Mold Removal Haddon Heights

REMOVING MOLD FROM CARPETING

In many cases, if mold has grown on carpet, cleaning will not be possible. If growth has occurred on more than one area of the carpet, or if there is a large area of growth, the carpet will probably need to be replaced. Small areas of growth that have been quickly identified can sometimes be dealt with. Detergent and water used with a steam-cleaning machine may be enough to clean the carpet thoroughly. It is then important to ensure that the carpet dries completely after cleaning to prevent the growth from recurring. Stronger cleaning agents can be substituted if detergent does not work. Anything stronger than detergent or common rug-cleaning products should first be tested on an inconspicuous area of the carpet to ensure that the rug will not be damaged during cleaning. About 24 hours is a reasonable amount of time to wait after testing to be sure that wider cleaning will not discolor or damage the carpet.

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Another option in instances where mold growth is not widespread is to remove the ruined section of the carpet. If cleaning has been attempted unsuccessfully, the area of mold growth may be removed and replaced with a patch of similar carpet. Of course, this will only work in situations where aesthetics are not a big concern, since exactly matching the patch to the original carpet may be difficult and the seam may be visible. If mold has grown in more than one area of the carpet, or if the area of growth is larger than a couple of feet, this will probably not be an effective method of mold removal.

As with all areas of the interior at risk for mold growth, prevention is the best method of control for carpet mold. Eliminating high-moisture conditions and preventing the risk of flooding or standing water will reduce the possibility of growth. Inspectors will want to know where to look for and how to identify mold growth in carpeting. It is also helpful to know how to determine if carpet should be replaced, or whether there is a possibility of cleaning and saving it.

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Toxic Mold contamination has become a growing problem in homes and offices across the United States. Mold can cause an abundant amount of health problems to people who are exposed to it, and in severe cases, exposure to mold spores can even be fatal. Due to this mounting concern, many different laws have been passed to protect the rights of people in cases of mold contamination.

Lanlord & Tenants

The landlord has a responsibility to ensure proper living conditions for his tenants, including having premises free from any kind of mold contamination. If you are a tenant, and have discovered any mold in your rented premises, then it is the duty of the landlord to get the mold removed and pay for any such removal. Landlords, who fail to make their property free from mold contamination can be sued by their tenants. Under the law, it is not the duty of the landlord to provide or pay for mold contamination testing. The burden of providing such proof lies with the tenant. But if there is, in fact, any mold contamination the landlord may have been neglecting his responsibilities and the tenant can recover any expenses relating to gathering of the proof, in addition to damages for any injuries the tenant may have suffered.

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Home Buyers & Sellers

As a home buyer, you have the right to know if the home you intend to buy has any problems with mold contamination. If mold contamination was present, but has been taken care of, then the seller need not disclose this fact. But, if there is any present mold contamination in the house, the seller is required to make this fact known to any prospective home buyer.

Employers & Employees

It is the duty of employers to see that the workplace is fit for employees to work in, including ensuring proper indoor air quality. If the air quality at the workplace has been compromised due to any mold contamination then employees are entitled to recover damages for any illnesses suffered by them.

Mold Damages

Mold has been linked to the following injuries and damages: medical expenses incurred on illnesses due to mold contamination; pain, anguish, and suffering; damages for lost wages; loss of earning capacity; and damages due to loss of companionship, comfort, and financial losses in case of death due to illness caused by mold contamination. Similarly, one may be able to recover damages for destruction of property due to mold contamination and, in extreme cases of neglect, even punitive damages.

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On a recent inspection of a property that had sustained extensive water damage from a broken pipe on the second floor, the owner called us with some concerns.  He had hired another Water Restoration Company at the urging of his insurance company, and felt that the job was not being completed like it should.  They did a minimal amount of work and placed an immense amount of fans and dehumidifiers in his house and then left. When he asked for a copy of the bill that they were submitting to the insurance company, they were hesitant.  Finally he was able to see the bill, and realized that they hadn’t completed half of what they were billing for, and still felt that the home wasn’t completely dry like it should be.  When I entered the property, I immediately saw water lines that went undiscovered, but the other company and the insurance adjuster.

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The home owner then hired us, and this is what we found.  This picture shows just one of several walls and ceilings in the house that had severe water damage that wasn’t being addressed and wasn’t structurally dried or disinfected.  After a few days, everything was removed, cleaned and dried.  As for the other company, the home filed a complaint through his insurance company, filed another complaint with the BBB and his local Department of Consumer Affairs and is possibly seeking legal action. Remember one key piece of information, if you should ever go through a water loss, or any loss for that matter, you can hire ANY remediation contractor you want, and do not have to hire whomever your insurance adjuster says, no matter what. 

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Countless times I remind people of doing there due diligence when hiring any type of contractor, and the picture below should indicate why.  A customer in Berwyn Pa., suffered a water loss from a break in a plumbing line under the sink, and they listened to the insurance company and hired a franchise restoration company to perform the work.  A couple of weeks, later they began to notice a smell and after several failed attempts to contact the contractor, they called us and I quickly identified that under a piece of furniture on the opposite side wall of the kitchen, water had tracked through and damaged the flooring.  The floors, which may have been saved if they were initially treated and dried, now had to be removed since they buckled and the smell the home owner was being exposed to was in fact mold.  So remember, when putting a claim through your insurance, you can hire any contractor you want, so long as their certified and insured in the type of loss, and really look into that company to make sure they’re right for the job.

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WATER DAMAGED CARPET

Pictured here is a carpet which sustained long term water damage and now is fraying.  The first inspector never checked this wall, or the carpeting for any damage, and just relied on an invasive moisture meter.  When we were hired not only was the carpeting beyond remediation, but structural and water damage was found on the adjoining walls.

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