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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. 

 

 

Newark, New Jersey (NJ) 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.  

Newark, New Jersey (NJ) 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. 
 


 

 

Newark, New Jersey 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.

Newark, New Jersey (NJ) Black Mold Removal & Remediation

SOS Mold is capable of performing small scale Newark, New Jersey (NJ) 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 Newark 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 Newark, New Jersey include:
Bayonne, NJ Mold Removal
Belleville, NJ Mold Removal
Bergenfield, NJ Mold Removal
Bloomfield, NJ Mold Removal
Carteret, NJ Mold Removal
Cliffside Park, NJ Mold Removal
Clifton, NJ Mold Removal
Cranford, NJ Mold Removal
East Orange, NJ Mold Removal
Elizabeth, NJ Mold Removal
Englewood, NJ Mold Removal
Fair Lawn, NJ Mold Removal
Fort Lee, NJ Mold Removal
Garfield, NJ Mold Removal
Hackensack, NJ Mold Removal
Hillside, NJ Mold Removal
Hoboken, NJ Mold Removal
Irvington, NJ Mold Removal
Jersey City, NJ Mold Removal
Kearny, NJ Mold Removal
Linden, NJ Mold Removal
Livingston, NJ Mold Removal
Lodi, NJ Mold Removal
Maplewood, NJ Mold Removal
Millburn, NJ Mold Removal
Montclair, NJ Mold Removal
Newark, NJ Mold Removal
North Bergen, NJ Mold Removal
North Plainfield, NJ Mold Removal
Nutley, NJ Mold Removal
Orange, NJ Mold Removal
Paramus, NJ Mold Removal
Passaic, NJ Mold Removal
Paterson, NJ Mold Removal
Plainfield, NJ Mold Removal
Rahway, NJ Mold Removal
Ridgewood, NJ Mold Removal
Roselle, NJ Mold Removal
Scotch Plains, NJ Mold Removal
South Plainfield, NJ Mold Removal


Smaller city-specific services we offer near Newark, New Jersey include:
Chester, NJ Mold Remediation
Haskell, NJ Mold Remediation
Marion, NJ Mold Remediation
Weehawken, NJ Mold Remediation
West Paterson, NJ Mold Remediation
Stanton, NJ Mold Remediation
Owens, NJ Mold Remediation
Wortendyke, NJ Mold Remediation
Green Knoll, NJ Mold Remediation
Warbasse, NJ Mold Remediation
Montclair Heights, NJ Mold Remediation
West Orange, NJ Mold Remediation
Milton, NJ Mold Remediation
Round Top, NJ Mold Remediation
Belleville, NJ Mold Remediation
Paulins Kill, NJ Mold Remediation
Alpha, NJ Mold Remediation
Washingtonville, NJ Mold Remediation
Beemerville, NJ Mold Remediation
Northvale, NJ Mold Remediation
Clifton, NJ Mold Remediation
Grantwood, NJ Mold Remediation
Orange, NJ Mold Remediation
Hanover Neck, NJ Mold Remediation
Morristown, NJ Mold Remediation
Elmwood Park, NJ Mold Remediation
Aldene, NJ Mold Remediation
Warrington, NJ Mold Remediation
Glen Alpin, NJ Mold Remediation
Mill Brook, NJ Mold Remediation
Alvater Corner, NJ Mold Remediation
Fort Lee, NJ Mold Remediation
Hamburg, NJ Mold Remediation
Fair Lawn, NJ Mold Remediation
White Meadow Lake, NJ Mold Remediation
Pumptown, NJ Mold Remediation
Peapack and Gladstone, NJ Mold Remediation
Berkeley Heights, NJ Mold Remediation
Metuchen, NJ Mold Remediation
Cushetunk, NJ Mold Remediation

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Major areas we serve include Philadelphia, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, New York, NY, Newark, NJ, Bridgeport, CT, Baltimore, MD, Syracuse, NY, Trenton, NJ, Scranton, PA

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