Wrens, GA Mold Damage Remediation

Wrens is also part of the Central Savannah River Area, which encompasses much of the Greater Augusta area where this town sits. This region is known for more substantial humidity and water concerns throughout the year. While this has led to the sustaining of beautiful flora like the camellia fields, it also presents continuous threats to area homes vulnerable to water penetration or that do not have the appropriate ventilation. Higher moisture conditions in a house can turn into mold colonies in as little as two days. 

The Threat of Mold in Wrens Homes 

With Wrens incorporated in 1901, some of the structures from this time still stand where merchant W.J. Wren first settled, and people began flocking to the area for its saturated soil. Mold development is never impossible for homes in the area, as higher humidity and moisture content exist for most of the year. Homes with basements are among the most readily affected, as aging foundation blocks can permit persistent moisture. Some signs can indicate the presence of mold beyond our definitive air sampling and environmental testing, including: 

  • Spotting on surfaces
  • Harsh, musty odors 
  • Continually damp surfaces

Remediation Practices for Your Wrens Property

Addressing the presence of mold involves several immediate steps based on the severity of the organism’s reach. Surface cleaning, sanding, and abrasive practices are often sufficient to remove the entire hyphae, but controlled demolition is always an alternative as well. 

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SERVPRO of Augusta South / Burke & Wilkes Counties

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – (706) 843-1990

Understanding Mold

Confusion and misunderstanding surround the topic of mold and mold remediation. Some restoration businesses even make claims to remove all mold from a building. This is a fallacy. Mold spores occur naturally almost everywhere, both indoors and outdoors. These microscopic spores float along in the air and can enter a home or business through windows and HVAC systems. Consider these facts:

  • Mold is present almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors.
  • Mold spores are microscopic and float along in the air, and may enter your home through windows, doors, or AC/heating systems or even hitch a ride indoors on your clothing or on a pet.
  • Mold spores thrive on moisture. Mold spores can quickly grow into colonies when exposed to water. These colonies may produce allergens, irritants, and toxins. 
  • Before mold remediation can begin, any sources of water or moisture must be addressed. Otherwise, the mold may return. 
  • Mold often produces a strong, musty odor and can lead you to possible mold problem areas.
  • Even higher-than-normal indoor humidity can support mold growth. Keep indoor humidity below 45 percent.

Faster to Any Size Emergency

In as little as 48 hours, a minor mold issue can quickly spread through a home or business. Once you contact us, we’re dedicated to starting the remediation process quickly. This fast response lessens the mold damage, limits additional damage, and reduces the remediation cost.

Locally Owned, with National Resources

SERVPRO of Augusta South / Burke & Wilkes Counties is locally owned and operated, so we are part of the Wrens community too. When you have a water or mold damage issue, we’re already nearby and ready to help. We’re also part of a network of over 2230, including special Disaster Recovery Teams placed strategically throughout the country to respond to large-scale fire, water, and storm disasters.

We are proud to serve our local communities:

Highly Trained Water and Mold Restoration Specialists

We specialize in water and mold damage restoration, with advance training in restoration techniques and the experience and specialized equipment to quickly restore your property.  Learn about our water damage training and certificates.

The Mold Remediation Process

Every mold damage scenario is different and requires a unique solution, but the general mold remediation process stays the same. The steps listed below illustrate our “typical” process:

Step 1: Emergency Contact - (706) 843-1990

We’re available 24 hours, 7 days a week to answer your phone call. Our consultant will guide you through this process, asking questions that will allow us to better understand your situation and to determine the needed equipment and personnel.

Step 2: Inspection and Mold Damage Assessment

We carefully inspect your property for visible signs of mold. Mold feeds on cellulose and water and can be hidden from plain view. We use various technologies to detect mold and hidden water sources.

Step 3: Mold Containment

Our professionals use various containment procedures to prevent the spread of mold. We may use advanced containment procedures like negative air chambers to isolate the contaminated area with physical barriers and negative air pressure to keep the mold spores from spreading during the cleanup process. All fans and heating and cooling systems will be turned off to prevent the spread of mold.

Step 4: Air Filtration

We use powerful air scrubbers, HEPA vacuums, and other filtration equipment to remove microscopic mold spores out of the air. This air filtration process and our mold containment process help to prevent the spread of these mold spores while the mold remediation is in process.

Step 5: Removing Mold and Mold-Infested Materials

The mold remediation process depends on the amount of mold growth and the types of surfaces on which the mold appears. We’ll use antifungal and antimicrobial treatments to eliminate mold colonies and to help prevent new colonies from forming. It may be necessary to remove and dispose of mold-infested porous materials, like drywall and carpeting, to remediate heavy mold growth.

Step 6: Cleaning Contents and Sanitizing

We clean your furniture, decorative items, curtains, clothing, and other restorable items affected by mold, using a variety of cleaning techniques to clean and disinfect your belongings. We’re also trained to remove odors and provide deodorization using fogging equipment.

Step 7: Restoration

During the remediation process, it’s often necessary to remove porous building materials like subfloors, drywall, and carpet. The restoration step returns your Wrens, GA home or business back to normal. Depending on the severity of mold damage, the restoration step may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall, or it may involve a substantial reconstruction project.

SERVPRO knows Mold

SERVPRO of Augusta South / Burke & Wilkes Counties has the expertise to make any mold problem a memory in Wrens, GA. We have seen the distress homeowners experience upon finding mold at their property. SERVPRO can help calm any mold concerns. Our trained professionals have the equipment and knowledge it takes to properly remediate mold. Call (706) 843-1990 - We are ready and waiting to respond to your emergency.