What to Do When You Find Mold

If you find mold in your home or business, do your best to stay out of the area. Mold can be a very serious because it both carries health risks and can damage structures over time.

Proper mold remediation involves controlled demolition and safe disposal of mold-contaminated materials as well as thorough cleaning and sanitizing of any affected areas. A variety of other techniques appropriate to the conditions may be required. That’s why mold-damaged property should be restored only by a mitigation professional like R&E. We have the experience in handling situations like these and will help you get back to normal as quickly as possible.

Call our 24-hour emergency line and we’ll be on our way fast. Until we arrive, here a few helpful steps you can take to minimize further damage and speed the remediation process when we arrive.

• All mold growth is accompanied by a nearby water or moisture source. If you can identify and isolate the source of water, stop it if possible.
• To avoid spreading mold spores, turn off the heating and air conditioning system and make sure it remains off until the damage can be inspected.
• Do not attempt to eliminate the problem with bleach. Doing so will only provide a cosmetic solution. It will not eliminate the source of the mold.
• Most molds are not immediately harmful, so don’t panic. Reactions to mold vary greatly from person to person.
• If you or anyone else in the building is experiencing an allergic reaction that you think may be related to mold, see a doctor immediately.