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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. 

 

 

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA) 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.  

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA) 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. 
 


 

 

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 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.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA) Black Mold Removal & Remediation

SOS Mold is capable of performing small scale Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA) 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania include:
Allentown, PA Mold Removal
Altoona, PA Mold Removal
Back Mountain, PA Mold Removal
Bethel Park, PA Mold Removal
Bethlehem, PA Mold Removal
Chester, PA Mold Removal
Drexel Hill, PA Mold Removal
Easton, PA Mold Removal
Erie, PA Mold Removal
Harrisburg, PA Mold Removal
Hazleton, PA Mold Removal
Johnstown, PA Mold Removal
Lancaster, PA Mold Removal
Lebanon, PA Mold Removal
Levittown, PA Mold Removal
Mount Lebanon, PA Mold Removal
New Castle, PA Mold Removal
Norristown, PA Mold Removal
Philadelphia, PA Mold Removal
Pittsburgh, PA Mold Removal
Plum, PA Mold Removal
Pottstown, PA Mold Removal
Reading, PA Mold Removal
Scranton, PA Mold Removal
Springfield, PA Mold Removal
State College, PA Mold Removal
West Mifflin, PA Mold Removal
Wilkes-Barre, PA Mold Removal
Williamsport, PA Mold Removal
York, PA Mold Removal


Smaller city-specific services we offer near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania include:
Christleys Mills, PA Mold Remediation
Tidal, PA Mold Remediation
Mount Chestnut Springs, PA Mold Remediation
Hooks, PA Mold Remediation
Fairbanks, PA Mold Remediation
Collinsburg, PA Mold Remediation
Gabby Heights, PA Mold Remediation
Mendelssohn, PA Mold Remediation
Girty, PA Mold Remediation
Smiths Corners, PA Mold Remediation
Hickory Corners, PA Mold Remediation
Rocky Grove, PA Mold Remediation
Patagonia, PA Mold Remediation
India, PA Mold Remediation
Oakwood, PA Mold Remediation
Rowes Run, PA Mold Remediation
Smicksburg, PA Mold Remediation
Linhart, PA Mold Remediation
Bruin, PA Mold Remediation
Enon Valley, PA Mold Remediation
Milbell, PA Mold Remediation
Utica, PA Mold Remediation
Seven Springs, PA Mold Remediation
Green Oaks, PA Mold Remediation
Barrisville, PA Mold Remediation
Parkwood, PA Mold Remediation
Collier, PA Mold Remediation
Dravosburg, PA Mold Remediation
Kendall, PA Mold Remediation
Elderton, PA Mold Remediation
Cokeburg, PA Mold Remediation
Ingram, PA Mold Remediation
Trouts Corners, PA Mold Remediation
Clover Hill, PA Mold Remediation
York Run Junction, PA Mold Remediation
Connoquenessing, PA Mold Remediation
Camp Jo-Ann, PA Mold Remediation
Loyalhanna, PA Mold Remediation
Unity Junction, PA Mold Remediation
Riverview, PA 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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