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Discover the factors and costs involved with proper mold remediation with these intriguing facts below:
1. Mold is everywhere
Mold exists everywhere, having the vital role of helping organic matter decompose. Tiny mold spores are everywhere, too, including in your home. Many molds are harmless, but the problem arises when the spores start growing in moist areas of your home.
2. There are over 100,000 different types of mold
There are over 100,000 known species of mold, most of which exist outside the home. Not all types of mold can make you sick and some are even used in medicine. However, the mold species found in homes can be harmful. Common mold types found in buildings are Cladosporium, Aspergillus, Penicillium, Stachybotrys, and Alternaria.
3. Mold can grow on many surfaces
Mold thrives in moisture-prone areas, such as the bathroom or basement, but also in hidden areas like behind walls. Mold prefers organic or porous surfaces to grow on. While mold can’t grow on non-organic surfaces such as concrete, it may grow on dust or dirt layers on those surfaces.
4. Mold starts growing in 24 to 48 hours
In the right conditions, mold can grow as fast as 24-48 hours after a water damage event. The perfect conditions for mold growth are a food source (organic material like drywall), moisture, and an ideal temperature of 77 °F – 88 °F. Thus, water damage remediation is critical to preventing mold growth after a flood.
5. Insurance policies often do not cover mold
Most homeowners’ insurance policies cover mold damage only in certain situations. If mold arises after accidents like fire, lightning, or sudden water issues, then mold remediation may be covered in part or whole. However, you may not have coverage if the source of moisture that caused mold was due to neglected maintenance of the property.
Since this blog is about cost, your next question is most likely “How much will my mold job cost?” And this will depend on a few different factors: location of the mold, amount of mold, materials being affected by mold, demolition costs, rebuild cost, etc.
DID YOU KNOW:
Residential Mold Remediation projects cost an average of $2,150.
Most homeowners are paying between $1,100 and $3,200 for a typical mold removal project. But size and location of the mold growth can impact the cost. A small mold job localized to a portion of a bathroom could be handled for around $600. When mold is occurring in a crawl space or demolition is required, costs will increase. Square footage of the affected area is also a major determining factor when arriving at the cost of a project.
Finally, safety precautions and standard industry protocols will need to be factored in. We do not want to put your home, its occupants, or our crew at risk. Proper containment will be set up and work areas will be placed under negative pressure to prevent unwanted contaminants from leaving the work area. Our PuroClean of Lansdale crew will don the proper PPE and take all precautions to remove all the mold properly and safely from your home or business. Our job is complete when the mold is gone, and indoor air quality has been restored to a safe and healthy level.
Conclusion:
We hope this gives you a better understanding of the factors and costs involved with proper mold remediation. Please feel free to reach out to PuroClean of Lansdale at any time with questions or concerns. We are here to help and look forward to the opportunity to serve. We offer estimates and are available 24/7 and 365 days a year.
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