Often mitigation requires the demolition of affected materials (source removal) in crawlspaces, attics, or elevated spaces. This work needs to be done in a containment comprised of specific materials, under proper air pressure, with properly donned/doffed PPE…the list goes on. Mistakes in any of these phases can cross-contaminate your home and potentially leave things worse than they were prior to an attempted DIY project. Poorly done mitigation is worse than no mitigation!

Any error in the mitigation process can cause an increase of adverse health affects when done improperly. Disturbing mold resleases spores into the air, any mistake can contaminate unaffected spaces and aggravate health conditions, especially for immunocompromised individuals.

There is a large spread of information these days. Even the CDC still views mold as an allergen, and states ‘significant illness from airborne toxins is unproven’ Everything from cleaning protocols to the type of chemicals used require training and education from proper firms. Our team follows IICRC and NORMI protocols, and employs remediation tactics utilized by industry leaders in the US to ensure every project is cleaned to the level a sensitized individual needs.

Without proper training and experience, source or trace growth can easily be left behind. The training in how to chase damages under flooring, behind walls, etc is not a skill learned on youtube university. Failure to remove source material or colonies of growth can result in returning mold issues in the future.

Any error in the remediation process can impact otherwise clean areas of your home. Spores may contaminate the HVAC system or other areas of the home, exhastrobating the extent of damage, which has both financial and time based consequences to deal with properly.