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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. 

 

 

Syracuse, New York (NY) 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.  

Syracuse, New York (NY) 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. 
 


 

 

Syracuse, New York 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.

Syracuse, New York (NY) Black Mold Removal & Remediation

SOS Mold is capable of performing small scale Syracuse, New York (NY) 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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse, New York include:
Baldwin, NY Mold Removal
Bay Shore, NY Mold Removal
Brentwood, NY Mold Removal
Centereach, NY Mold Removal
Central Islip, NY Mold Removal
Commack, NY Mold Removal
Copiague, NY Mold Removal
Coram, NY Mold Removal
Deer Park, NY Mold Removal
Dix Hills, NY Mold Removal
East Meadow, NY Mold Removal
East Northport, NY Mold Removal
East Patchogue, NY Mold Removal
Elmont, NY Mold Removal
Franklin Square, NY Mold Removal
Freeport, NY Mold Removal
Garden City, NY Mold Removal
Glen Cove, NY Mold Removal
Harrison, NY Mold Removal
Hauppauge, NY Mold Removal
Hempstead, NY Mold Removal
Hicksville, NY Mold Removal
Holbrook, NY Mold Removal
Huntington Station, NY Mold Removal
Islip, NY Mold Removal
Levittown, NY Mold Removal
Lindenhurst, NY Mold Removal
Long Beach, NY Mold Removal
Massapequa, NY Mold Removal
Medford, NY Mold Removal
Merrick, NY Mold Removal
Mount Vernon, NY Mold Removal
New Rochelle, NY Mold Removal
New York, NY Mold Removal
North Bellmore, NY Mold Removal
Oceanside, NY Mold Removal
Plainview, NY Mold Removal
Port Chester, NY Mold Removal
Selden, NY Mold Removal
Shirley, NY Mold Removal


Smaller city-specific services we offer near Syracuse, New York include:
Nauraushaun, NY Mold Remediation
Hartsdale, NY Mold Remediation
West Babylon, NY Mold Remediation
Lido Beach, NY Mold Remediation
Chester Hill Park, NY Mold Remediation
Albertson, NY Mold Remediation
North Amityville, NY Mold Remediation
Secor Gardens, NY Mold Remediation
Wading River, NY Mold Remediation
Harbor Green, NY Mold Remediation
Edgemere, NY Mold Remediation
East Brentwood, NY Mold Remediation
Park Hill, NY Mold Remediation
Crestwood Gardens, NY Mold Remediation
South Manor, NY Mold Remediation
Sparkill, NY Mold Remediation
Jamaica, NY Mold Remediation
Graniteville, NY Mold Remediation
Astoria, NY Mold Remediation
City Island, NY Mold Remediation
West Tiana, NY Mold Remediation
East Flatbush, NY Mold Remediation
Fair Harbor, NY Mold Remediation
Northport, NY Mold Remediation
Elmsmere, NY Mold Remediation
Northwest Harbor, NY Mold Remediation
Bayberry Park, NY Mold Remediation
Forest Hills, NY Mold Remediation
Lattingtown, NY Mold Remediation
Mariners Harbor, NY Mold Remediation
North Wantagh, NY Mold Remediation
Herricks, NY Mold Remediation
Larchmont, NY Mold Remediation
West New Brighton, NY Mold Remediation
Hulse Landing, NY Mold Remediation
Huguenot Park, NY Mold Remediation
Riverdale, NY Mold Remediation
Forest Knolls, NY Mold Remediation
Mastic, NY Mold Remediation
Tottenville, NY Mold Remediation

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