Advantages of Hiring Mold Removal Specialists

DIY home projects are all the rage, and rightfully so. It is so rewarding to add value to your home, all while learning to be more self-sufficient. There are a lot of things you can do around your home in Santa Rosa on your own, but there are also certain home projects that require a professional to produce the best results. We at Bravo Restoration know one home project you should never attempt to do on your own is mold removal. Only trained professionals should handle mold removal, and here are the main advantages that hiring mold removal specialists will provide for you and your home.

Safer From Health Risks

When mold spores are ingested or inhaled, they can cause a lot of negative health effects. Because mold spores are so extremely small, they are easily inhaled. Mold overwhelms the body’s natural defenses, and leaves the lungs and respiratory system at risk of negative symptoms. Some of the most common symptoms of mold exposure are:

·         Wheezing

·         Coughing

·         Difficulty breathing

·         Itching, reddening, water eyes

·         Sore throat

·         Shortness of breath

·         Runny nose

·         Nasal congestion

·         Skin irritation

·         Rashes

·         Headaches

·         Fever

·         Fatigue

·         Asthma

Attempting to remove mold on your own only increases your exposure to it. Trying to wipe down surfaces covered with mold disrupts the particles, and sends more spores into the air. Without the proper protection, equipment, training, experience, and cleaning techniques, you risk your health when trying to remove mold on your own. By letting trained professionals handle all the mold removal from your home, you keep you and your family safe from the health risks associated with mold exposure.

Provides Better Results

Specialized supplies and equipment are needed to properly remove mold. Air filtration devices are used to create negative air pressure, and prevent mold spores from traveling to other areas of the home. Often times when mold removal begins, other problems and complications arise. Hidden water damage is typically present with mold growth, and each job comes with different obstacles. Without experience and expertise, these surprises and unknown threats can make the removal process even more complicated. With training on their side, professionals know how to properly handle each and every scenario mold damage may pose. Armed with the correct equipment, experience, and expertise, mold removal is completed safely and correctly, giving you the best results possible.

Saves Time and Money

The right protective gear and equipment will make the mold removal job go much more quickly. When trying to remove mold on your own, you have to invest a lot of time and money to get the job done. Trying to buy all the equipment necessary to do the job the right way, and then taking the time to actually clean up the mold means a lot of work on your end.  While surface mold may be removed through a DIY job, the millions of airborne spores will likely be left behind, which means that mold growth will eventually re-establish itself in your home again, leading to another mold removal project down the road.

By hiring a professional team, like Bravo Restoration in Santa Rosa, the job will get done more quickly and thoroughly.

Taking Care Of Water Damage like A Champion

Water damage is no funny business. Nothing is more heart wrenching than seeing your beloved items or home ruined by water. However, instead of panicking or giving up, there are a few things that you can do! The very first thing, and perhaps the most important, is to call the professionals! Specialists like those at Bravo Restoration, located in San Rafael, are trained to take care of these damages. As you contact them, they may ask a few questions so that they know exactly what it is they need to bring to take care of your situation. Here are a few examples of questions they may ask:

1.       Where do you think the water is coming from?

2.       What is the age of the property? (Anything before 1978 we must test for lead and asbestos.)

3.       What can you see is affected? (What rooms/areas, affected materials – drywall, flooring, etc., contents)

4.       Is there an extensive amount of contents in the affected areas?

5.       How many stories/floors are there?

6.       Is the property located on a foundation or crawlspace?

7.       If a roof tarp is needed, what type of roof?

After answering these questions, there are a few more important things that you should keep in mind while the cleanup professionals are on their way!

1.       Time is of the essence: It is pretty important that as soon as you find water damage in your home, you contact the water damage professionals immediately. The longer it sits the more damage it may cause to your property and belongings.

2.       Mold: the word alone makes most people cringe. Keep in mind that the water damage may have started a long time before you caught it. If this is the case, there is a pretty good chance that mold has also invaded your space. However, these trained professionals know and understand how to best take care of this issue. These specialists have state of the art equipment and advanced restoration processes to take care of the secondary problem of mold damage as quickly as possible.

3.       Temporarily relocate: Now this does not mean that you need to find a new home or pack up any of your things. However, it might be easier if you remove yourself and your family from the scene. Take necessary belongings that you may need for the allotted time that the professionals suggest and get out of there. You have experienced enough stress through this process. Let the professionals take over and solve it for you!

4.       Keep calm! Remember, these are professionals that know how to take care of your property. They will come in and inspect what type of water damage you have experienced and use the proper equipment to clean it up. Depending on the type of water that invaded your home, it may be contaminated. If this is the case, these specialists already have the correct treatment and equipment to take care of it and keep you and your family safe!

Water damage restoration is never fun. But knowing how to take care of it and keep calm will help make the process easier! So call today!