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SOS Mold is dedicated to providing mold removal and mold remediation services on the cutting edge of the industry to develop the industry and promote a standard of ethics that will build a sense of confidence to the consumer in our industry. 

 

 

Baltimore, Maryland (MD) Mold Removal & Remediation Services

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How to Handle a Mold Situation

Mold is a particular type of fungi. The primary purpose of mold is to decompose cellulose types of materials like trees, leaves or plants. Molds are naturally occurring in just about any environment and are very resilient.

Mold needs three main things to survive: a Food Source, Oxygen and Moisture. If mold cannot get one of these three main necessities, it will normally go dormant and not die. It acts like a seed awaiting the right conditions and then will grow.

Since mold is so effective at decaying wood and the like, it should not be found growing within our homes. Normal mold (or what we call Normal Fungal Ecology) exists when our interior levels of mold are approximately the same as the exterior levels and no visible mold growth is found. When visible mold growth is found, typically our interior air levels rise and cause adverse affects to humans or pets. Molds reproduce by releasing spores into the air. Much like pollen, these spores float through the air and can then be breathed into our bodies, or land on our skin and thus can cause an allergic reaction.

Some molds compete against each other for food and resources and will emit toxins into the air to kill other molds. These toxins are currently being studied on their effects on humans and animals. Immediate effects are pulmonary and skin related. If you suspect your home has mold, a professional inspection including a Moisture Intrusion Evaluation is strongly recommended. The key to eliminating mold is tracking the moisture and eliminating the moisture.  

Baltimore, Maryland (MD) Mold Assessment

SOS Mold conducts hundreds of mold assessments each year.  A mold assessment consists of a thorough walkthrough and evaluation of the property as well as a careful examination of the source and extent of contamination.  Often, mold testing is conducted in conjunction with the mold assessment. 
 


 

 

Baltimore, Maryland Mold Testing

In most cases, a proper test should be conducted to find the extent or area(s) of contamination. Mold tests are usually requested when fungus is seen growing within the structure. However, mold testing performed without a detailed site assessment can be misleading. Good testing properly represents the indoor air quality and surface environment of mold within the structure and is evaluated in the context of the site assessment. Testing can be misleading if conducted or reported improperly.  Test Samples, both surface (swab, tape, carpet) and air (air-o-cell, micro-5, impaction) should always be compared to a baseline using the exact same type of sample. A baseline shows or represents what is normal for a given home or structure. There are other minor testing parameters, but generally speaking when the above is conducted a proper comparison can be made.

Post remediation testing is performed in order to verify that the remediation was completed successfully and is based on predetermined guidelines.  In cases where remediation was performed in unoccupied space, such as attics and crawl spaces, cross-contamination post remediation testing is performed within the living space.

Baltimore, Maryland (MD) Black Mold Removal & Remediation

SOS Mold is capable of performing small scale Baltimore, Maryland (MD) mold remediation jobs with little or no supervision as well as large scale projects involving interpretation of specific protocols developed by outside firms.  SOS Mold is focused on the remediation of mold within Baltimore structures.  Mold requires oxygen, a food source, and moisture to grow.  A proper remediation plan and execution of the plan should be conducted in order to properly remediate and not cross-contaminate other portions of the structure. A proper plan takes into account the preliminary tests conducted, containment of the abnormally affected areas, and post-remediation testing to ensure that the work was completed properly. 

The final part of the plan is to educate the owner or point of contact with regards to proper maintenance of the property. Any remediation of a structure without incorporation of a maintenance plan is short-sighted and destined to fail.

Major cities we offer black mold removal & remediation services for near Baltimore, Maryland include:
Annapolis, MD Mold Removal
Arbutus, MD Mold Removal
Arnold, MD Mold Removal
Aspen Hill, MD Mold Removal
Baltimore, MD Mold Removal
Bethesda, MD Mold Removal
Bowie, MD Mold Removal
Carney, MD Mold Removal
Catonsville, MD Mold Removal
Chillum, MD Mold Removal
Clinton, MD Mold Removal
Cockeysville, MD Mold Removal
Colesville, MD Mold Removal
College Park, MD Mold Removal
Columbia, MD Mold Removal
Crofton, MD Mold Removal
Cumberland, MD Mold Removal
Dundalk, MD Mold Removal
Edgewood, MD Mold Removal
Eldersburg, MD Mold Removal
Elkridge, MD Mold Removal
Ellicott City, MD Mold Removal
Essex, MD Mold Removal
Fairland, MD Mold Removal
Fort Washington, MD Mold Removal
Frederick, MD Mold Removal
Gaithersburg, MD Mold Removal
Germantown, MD Mold Removal
Glen Burnie, MD Mold Removal
Greenbelt, MD Mold Removal
Hagerstown, MD Mold Removal
Laurel, MD Mold Removal
Lochearn, MD Mold Removal
Middle River, MD Mold Removal
Milford Mill, MD Mold Removal
Montgomery Village, MD Mold Removal
North Bethesda, MD Mold Removal
North Laurel, MD Mold Removal
North Potomac, MD Mold Removal
Odenton, MD Mold Removal


Smaller city-specific services we offer near Baltimore, Maryland include:
Northaven Mobile Home Park, MD Mold Remediation
Rising Sun, MD Mold Remediation
Fridinger Estates, MD Mold Remediation
Brooklandwood Estates, MD Mold Remediation
Chelsea of Nottingham, MD Mold Remediation
Julian Woods, MD Mold Remediation
Chapel Valley, MD Mold Remediation
Shawan at Hunt Valley, MD Mold Remediation
Bel Air, MD Mold Remediation
Marlywood, MD Mold Remediation
Charlton, MD Mold Remediation
Winding Creek South, MD Mold Remediation
Gross Mill Estates, MD Mold Remediation
Bellemonte, MD Mold Remediation
Strawleigh, MD Mold Remediation
Sullivan Heights, MD Mold Remediation
Wayne, MD Mold Remediation
New Germany, MD Mold Remediation
Warwick, MD Mold Remediation
Blue Ridge View, MD Mold Remediation
Brooklandville, MD Mold Remediation
Riverside, MD Mold Remediation
Ascot Estates, MD Mold Remediation
Edgemont, MD Mold Remediation
Walker, MD Mold Remediation
Leisure Mountain, MD Mold Remediation
Rebas Retreat, MD Mold Remediation
Henrys Bridge, MD Mold Remediation
Delight, MD Mold Remediation
Maple View, MD Mold Remediation
Long Meadows, MD Mold Remediation
Academy Lane, MD Mold Remediation
Susquehanna Hills, MD Mold Remediation
West Nottingham, MD Mold Remediation
Lafayettes Crossing, MD Mold Remediation
Westminister, MD Mold Remediation
Bonaparte Estates, MD Mold Remediation
Kentmore Park, MD Mold Remediation
Maugansville, MD Mold Remediation
Campus Hills Estates, MD Mold Remediation

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