Before

After

This is a Naples Laundry Room with Severe Mold Damage

The Before Photo does not begin to show the amount of mold damage that is happening within this Naples laundry room. The slightly warped sheetrock and peeled paint on the wall by the supply lines only start the story of the need for mold remediation in this space. And that is one of the things mold colonies count on dark, damp areas and getting left alone to consume organic building materials and spread. There is little actual mold growth shown in the photo except for around the bottom at the floor joints where the floor meets the wall.

 Moisture Detection for Water and Mold Damage Determination in Naples Properties

SERVPRO technicians never guess when it comes to dealing with water damage and mold remediation needs in Naples residential and commercial properties. They have an array of equipment and techniques to determine how widespread the problem behind the walls and under the floors actually is through the use of:

• Moisture meters
• Small drilled holes
• Use of infrared cameras to detect temperature differences

Why Controlled Demo Works Against Both Water and Mold Damage in Naples Structures

Once sheetrock has been infiltrated by mold, it requires disposal as there is no potential for restoration, even using the professional equipment and advanced technicians SERVPRO technicians utilize. The techs determine the scale of the mold infestation and remove the damaged building materials above the colonies, leaving supply lines and mechanicals within the wall structure intact. This action gets rid of the damaged materials and opens up the interior of the structure for complete drying and the application of antimicrobial treatments. 

When Abatement is Necessary During Mold Remediation

Some mold colonies are simple to remove from the studs and masonry in a home. However, sometimes the mold damage covers such a significant area or is so embedded it requires manual assistance to remove the visible colonies. SERVPRO technicians dry the mold until and then use different methods for the removal of the dried matter. Sometimes the application of gentle manual scraping gets the job done, and in other cases using powerful removal methods such as soda blasting removes the remaining residues without marring surfaces. 

Determining Why Mold Damage Happened in a Naples Home

A slow leak in this Naples laundry room was responsible for the mold growth in this situation. SERVPRO technicians ascertained the reason so the homeowner can take steps so the issue will not reoccur in the future. As the After Photo shows, a large amount of the sheetrock needed removal around the supply lines, and the studs are now dry. The techs cleaned and treated the surfaces in the laundry room with professional-grade antimicrobial cleaning agents and used a sealant on the framework to inhibit any opportunist mold spore germination. Fortunately, the mold damage did not spread under the tile, so the homeowner will need only to replace the sheetrock to get their laundry room back to normal.