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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. 

 

 

Bridgeport, Connecticut (CT) 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.  

Bridgeport, Connecticut (CT) 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. 
 


 

 

Bridgeport, Connecticut 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.

Bridgeport, Connecticut (CT) Black Mold Removal & Remediation

SOS Mold is capable of performing small scale Bridgeport, Connecticut (CT) 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 Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport, Connecticut include:
Branford, CT Mold Removal
Bridgeport, CT Mold Removal
Bristol, CT Mold Removal
Cheshire, CT Mold Removal
Danbury, CT Mold Removal
Darien, CT Mold Removal
East Hartford, CT Mold Removal
East Haven, CT Mold Removal
Fairfield, CT Mold Removal
Greenwich, CT Mold Removal
Guilford, CT Mold Removal
Hamden, CT Mold Removal
Hartford, CT Mold Removal
Meriden, CT Mold Removal
Middletown, CT Mold Removal
Milford, CT Mold Removal
Naugatuck, CT Mold Removal
New Britain, CT Mold Removal
New Haven, CT Mold Removal
New London, CT Mold Removal
New Milford, CT Mold Removal
Newington, CT Mold Removal
North Haven, CT Mold Removal
Norwalk, CT Mold Removal
Norwich, CT Mold Removal
Shelton, CT Mold Removal
Stamford, CT Mold Removal
Stratford, CT Mold Removal
Torrington, CT Mold Removal
Trumbull, CT Mold Removal
Vernon, CT Mold Removal
Waterbury, CT Mold Removal
Watertown, CT Mold Removal
West Hartford, CT Mold Removal
West Haven, CT Mold Removal
Westport, CT Mold Removal
Wethersfield, CT Mold Removal
Windham, CT Mold Removal


Smaller city-specific services we offer near Bridgeport, Connecticut include:
West Avon, CT Mold Remediation
Harrisville, CT Mold Remediation
Salmon Brook, CT Mold Remediation
Branford, CT Mold Remediation
Corner of the Pines, CT Mold Remediation
Old Mystic, CT Mold Remediation
Cromwell Hills, CT Mold Remediation
Noank, CT Mold Remediation
Brooksvale, CT Mold Remediation
Wildermere Beach, CT Mold Remediation
North Hollow, CT Mold Remediation
North End, CT Mold Remediation
Talcottville, CT Mold Remediation
Clarks Village, CT Mold Remediation
Saybrook Point, CT Mold Remediation
Sunnyside Trailer Park, CT Mold Remediation
East Hartland, CT Mold Remediation
Southport, CT Mold Remediation
Toilsome Hill, CT Mold Remediation
Kenyonville, CT Mold Remediation
Crystal Lake, CT Mold Remediation
Greenwich, CT Mold Remediation
Morris Cove, CT Mold Remediation
Sterling, CT Mold Remediation
Nut Plains, CT Mold Remediation
Guilford, CT Mold Remediation
North Guilford, CT Mold Remediation
Thompson, CT Mold Remediation
Germantown, CT Mold Remediation
Glastonbury Center, CT Mold Remediation
Warren, CT Mold Remediation
Liberty Hill, CT Mold Remediation
West District, CT Mold Remediation
Quinebaug, CT Mold Remediation
Morningside Park, CT Mold Remediation
Goodspeeds Landing, CT Mold Remediation
Thompsonville, CT Mold Remediation
Westview Heights, CT Mold Remediation
Mansfield Center, CT Mold Remediation
Sodom, CT Mold Remediation

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