Mold Removal

12/24/2018 (Permalink)

Photo shows mold had been growing, you can see that mold was covered with plywood. Please Conatct SERVPRO of San Mateo for proper mold remediation.

Mold Removal Services in San Mateo and Surrounding Areas

SERVPRO of San Mateo is your local expert for mold inspection, mold remediation (mold removal) contractor and water damage repair.

Molds common to San Mateo and surrounding areas are microscopic organisms found virtually everywhere, indoors and outdoors.

Mold spores are very tiny, light-weight, and easily-detached by airflow, vacuuming, walking on carpet, or sitting on a couch. In indoor environments mold spores grow in carpets, hardwoods, walls & any porous materials. They produce and release millions of spores, which are small enough to stay airborne, threatening to invade the human respiratory system.

In large quantities, Black mold and molds can cause allergic symptoms like those caused by plant pollen. Mold growths can often be seen in the form of discoloration, ranging from white to orange and from green to brown or black.

For mold to grow, it needs food sources (such as leaves, wood, paper, or dirt), a source of moisture, and a place to grow.

What is Toxic Mold?

While mold exists everywhere, it sometimes takes on a dangerous form. The scientific name for the greenish-black mold that turns up on carpet, wallpaper, ceiling tiles, and even wet leaves is Stachybotrys Chart arum or Black Mold. It produces a mycotoxin that causes mycotoxicosis and is thought to be the cause of “sick building syndrome.”

Where Can Mold Turn Up?

Mold can be found in many areas of your home: Attic, Bathrooms, Basement, Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Garage, and Carpets & Hardwoods.

What to Do If You See Mold?

Do not panic. Try to not disrupt the area where the mold is. Call SERVPRO of San Mateo immediately for mold removal and remediation in San Mateo and surrounding areas. Our highly trained professionals are equipped to remove the mold from your home in a safe and cost-effective way.