Santa Clarita, CA Mold Damage Remediation

Severe weather systems and moist conditions near the Santa Clara River can contribute to homes and businesses like the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), College of the Canyons (COC), and The Master's University (TMU) throughout the Santa Clarita Valley experiencing mold and microbial threats. Many have come to depend on our experienced SERVPRO remediators when mold gets discovered because of our fast response and expertise. 

Can Mold Inspections Benefit Damaged Homes?

Experienced professionals who can look over the damaged property before remediation focus on ensuring the most efficient path to returning a property to preloss condition. Remediators are among the most heavily trained on our roster, allowing us to provide qualified personnel for inspections quickly. 

How Does Mold Removal Start in Santa Clarita Properties?

Clearing active mold from your home or business can involve several types of remediation strategies. Multiple removal tactics might be beneficial depending on the severity of the situation and the affected materials hosting the colonies. Ultimately, the remediation process involves several unique phases, including:

  • Mold Removal
  • Content Relocation and Cleaning
  • Bathroom Mold Removal
  • Odor Elimination
  • Reconstruction  

What Techniques Remove Musty Odors from Santa Clarita Homes?

One of the final obstacles of remediating mold damage in area homes is eliminating the musty odors that volatile organic compounds produced during the spread of mold organisms. There are multiple strategies for deodorization, including thermal fogging, ozone machines, and hydroxyl generators.

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SERVPRO of Santa Clarita Valley

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – (661) 296-4600

Understanding Mold

Some restoration companies advertise “mold removal” and may even guarantee to remove all mold. This is a fallacy because it’s impossible to remove all mold from a house or business; microscopic mold spores exist almost everywhere, both indoors and outdoors. Here are the 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

We are proud to be an active member of this community. SERVPRO of Santa Clarita Valley is locally owned and operated, so we’re already nearby and ready to help Santa Clarita residents and business owners with any size mold contamination.

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Highly Trained Water and Mold Restoration Specialists

As water and mold damage specialists, we have the experience, the expertise, and the advanced training that enables us to get your property restored quickly and thoroughly. Learn about our water and mold 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 - (661) 296-4600

The mold cleanup and restoration process begins when you call us. Our representative will ask a series of questions to help us determine the necessary equipment, resources, 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

Our specialized filtration equipment allows our professionals to capture microscopic mold spores out of the air. We utilize powerful “air scrubbers” and HEPA vacuums to prevent the spread of these mold spores while the mold remediation is in process. 

Step 5: Removing Mold and Mold-Infested Materials

Depending on the amount of mold growth and the types of surfaces involved, the mold remediation process can vary significantly. In general, we’ll use antifungal and antimicrobial treatments to eliminate mold colonies and to help prevent new colonies from forming. Depending on the severity of the infestation, we may need to remove drywall, carpeting, and other porous materials.

Step 6: Cleaning Contents and Sanitizing

SERVPRO of Santa Clarita Valley will use a variety of cleaning techniques and products to clean your furnishings and personal belongings. Since mold infestations also cause a persistent musty odor, our professionals are also trained to remove odors and provide deodorization using fogging equipment.

Step 7: Restoration

Depending on the level of mold damage, drywall, subfloors, and other building materials may have been removed. Restoration may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall, painting, and installing new carpet; or it may entail major repairs such as the reconstruction of various areas or rooms in a home or business. The restoration step gets your home or business back to normal.

SERVPRO knows Mold

Here at SERVPRO of Santa Clarita Valley we understand what it takes to properly remediate a mold situation in Santa Clarita, CA. Encountering mold can be worrisome for any homeowner, but SERVPRO is here to put your mind at ease. We have the right tools and trained professionals to get the job done right. Give us a call at (661) 296-4600 and we will be on our way to help.