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1. Inspection
The first thing any competent mold remediation company will do is to conduct a
thorough evaluation of your home. This is the only way they will get to understand the
extent of the problem. In turn, this helps them know what to do to give you a complete
mold removal solution. They will examine the walls or surfaces as well as hidden areas
like crevices and behind walls. The aim is to ensure all the problem areas have been
spotted. They may take the air sample in a bid to check if your home has a mould
infestation.
2. Mold Containment
Next, a professional mold remediation company will institute containment measures to
curb the mold spread and segregate the contaminated area using physical barriers. They
may also use negative air pressure to ensure mould spores don’t spread during the
cleanup exercise. Containment involves the following steps:
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Drying the affected area
Possible repair of foundation leaks, plumbing or other moisture sources
Getting rid of damaged materials that are not
Repairing as well as replacing those materials