What is mold remediation and how does it work? Mold remediation is the process of identifying and removing unhealthy levels of mold that have colonized in a home, office, school or other building. This is known as returning to condition 1.  Condition 2 is settle spores from condition 3. Condition 1 is defined as a normal indoor fungal ecology. Over time, if untreated, mold can destroy a home by breaking down cellulose-based materials (like wood or ceiling tiles) and causing a slow and messy decay. In the shorter term, a mold colonization can cause severe health problems. If mold has been positively identified in your house and levels are higher than the outside levels, either by visual examination or through mold testing, remediation can safely remove it. Properly trained and equipped professionals use specialized equipment (like hepa vacuums and air scrubbers with HEPA filters) to keep mold spores contained while they remove contaminated materials and treat colonized areas...

  What to consider when choosing a fire and damage restoration company Certified experts It is imperative to make certain that the company in question has all the required state and local certifications to complete the restoration job. These certifications should also be up-to-date. Certification: Look for credentials from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, also known as the IICRC, for well-trained fire and water damage experts. Sub-certifications: The IICRC has additional specializations such as mold remediation or structural and commercial Drying. Ask the company for details about their sub-certifications. Restoration vs. reconstruction: Note that the IICRC refers to restoration, not reconstruction. If the damage is to severe that contractors are required to partially or completely rebuild/reconstruct properties, make sure that they have all the proper local licenses and certifica...