Mold removal or mold abatement is a specialty service provided by Basement Waterproofing Staten Island. As general contractors, we have the experience and expertise to remove mold from your basement or home.
Mold and mildew are living organisms. As such, they require a special type of environment to thrive. That environment is moist, damp, and humid — of the conditions in a leaky basement.
Mold is not easy to remove because as an organism it grows into its’ food source to the point that it becomes part of what it is consuming. In a wet basement, the mold is consuming the wood or minerals out of sheetrock or cement. If you have mold in your basement, then just like termites, it is eating your home.
Mold is highly adaptive. Even if the basement dries out the mold is still present and waiting for humidity or dampness so that it can continue to grow. Mold also spread by releasing spores into the air. Therefore, mold colonies that grow to over one square foot in size are considered health hazards. Many people have allergies to mold and mildew. As the air circulates throughout your house, it picks up mold spores and transports them to other areas, such as your bathroom. In a warm moist bathroom, mold thrives.
Mildew or a musty smell in your basement means that there is a colony of mold growing someplace. If you cannot see the colony, then the likely source is in the subflooring, crawl space or inside of a wall.
Basement Waterproofing Staten Island offers a free basement inspection that is useful for homeowners who want a thorough appraisal of the condition of their basements. There is no charge, and we provide you with information that helps you decide how to care for your home. We are a no-pressure business meaning that we never pressure you into a decision. We form long-term and positive relationships with each of our customers because we want your business for life.
To get your basement to a state where it is waterproof means that we must remove both mold and mildew. Mold is a symptom as well as a pest. Part of getting rid of mold for good involves making sure that we remove all of the sources of moisture. That process requires repairing cracks in your home’s foundation, making sure that French drains are installed and working correctly, and ensuring that your sump pump system is operational.
To remove larger mold infestation means that whatever surface the mold is on must be replaced with new wood, sheetrock or cement. That process sounds extreme, but with sheetrock, it means only removing a small section. For wood, it means removing and replacing it with new wood that is sealed to prevent mold growth.
If you are ready to turn your basement into usable space that is free of water, moisture, and mold, then call the expert team at Basement Waterproof Staten Island. We have helped hundreds of homeowners just like you. We are fast, reliable, bonded, insured, licensed, and experienced. Put our expertise to work for you today.
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