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Radon & Mold Professionals

Florida Mold Remediation or clean up is generally accomplished in three phases for homes in Naples, Ft Myers, Bonita springs, Marco Island and Cape Coral.  The Preliminary mold inspection, the actual cleanup and finally the Post -remediation or Clearance inspection.  Not performing the mold cleanup in this order can not only be costly in dollars but in the consumers safety and health.

Mold Testing & Mold Remediation is best done following protocols developed by the industry experts. These "rules" are developed in stages.
 1. Guidelines  (remember guidelines are just that, guidelines)
          a. Best known  is the New York City Mold Cleanup Guidelines
          b. Many Analyical Labs have published guidelines for collecting mold samples.
          c. EPA also has guidelines for mold cleanup.
 
2.  Standards:   (Nationally Industry accepted)
          a. IESO has mold testing standards, only ANSI approved mold testing Standards.
          b. IICRC S520, Mold Remediation Standards, ANSI approved.
          c. IICRC S500, Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration
(ANSI, American National Standards Institute)
 
3. Regulations:
         a. No Federal Regulations but many states (26) are trying to pass legislation concerning mold .
         b.  Texas and Florida now have laws concerning mold that impact the mold cleanup business more than any other states.

Preliminary Mold Assessment:
(independent assessment company best)

CIE, Certified Indoor Environmentalist can determine if a structure has a mold issue and make recommendations for corrections.
 
Note:
Certified Indoor Environmentalist - third party assessment:  Best that inspector not perform any type of remediation so there is no conflict of interest.  Your goal is to have inspector provide accurate information without bias so that educated decisions can be made.

New Florida Mold Law will not allow mold assessment and remediation by the same Company on a job within 12 months.

Ch. 2007-235 LAWS OF FLORIDA Ch. 2007-235

15      468.8419 Prohibitions; penalties.—

(d) Perform or offer to perform any mold assessment to a structure on which the mold remediator or the mold remediator’s company provided a mold remediation within the last 12 months. (Assessment)

(d) Perform or offer to perform any mold remediation to a structure on which the mold assessor or the mold assessor’s company provided a mold assessment within the last 12 months.   (Remediation)

Do You have Mold?
Reasons or benefits for a preliminary Mold Inspection:

  • Defined “Scope of Work”: Defines the boundaries of the affected area(s) needing remediation. Additionally, knowing if the airborne levels are in a range of thousands, or hundreds of thousands may affect decisions regarding the timeliness of remediation, and the continued occupancy of the home.

 

  • Documentation: Many insurance adjusters will not authorize or undertake mold remediation if the presence of mold growth is not scientifically demonstrated. We identify the presence or absence of mold growth with AIHA EMLAP accredited laboratory analysis. Elevated moisture presence is identified through non-intrusive visual inspection with the use of infrared thermal imaging and other moisture detection equipment.

 

  • Recommendations for corrections: Know the extent of cleaning and what specific items/materials can be saved and how, plus what items/materials should be disposed based on nationally accepted industry standards.

 

  • Receive accurate remediation proposals: Saves homeowners and insurance companies money.

 

  • Achievement of “Clearance” is a significantly higher percentage: Providing useful information to remediation companies equals a successful project and allows occupants to return home quicker since additional cleaning after post remediation inspection and testing is reduced or eliminated.

 

  • Assessment cost is covered by most insurance companies:

 

  • Cross contamination? Many times when remediation is performed without a preliminary assessment and a containment is used; the post remediation air quality will pass inside the containment but will fail outside the containment. Knowing the extent of airborne microbial amplification before remediation begins eliminates questions of whether cross contamination occurred.

 

  • Can be used as part of the Seller’s Disclosure: Detailed documentation gives the prospective buyer a sense of comfort knowing the entire process was handled appropriately from start to finish while following accepted industry standards.

Find INSURED  American Indoor Air Quality Council  (AmIAQC)  certified companies by zip code:

http://www.iaqcouncil.org/locator/insuredcompanies.htm

Mold Cleanup Companies

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Storm / Fire / Water / Mold

                             website:     www.H2O911.com

 

office:      (239) 567-0001 (Lee)

                    (239) 992-0061 (Collier)
 
toll free:   (866) 760-6653

fax:          (239) 997-0016

Contact:  Brian Bland

cell:         (239) 707-7931

email:     brian@H2O911.com

Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras

Mold remediation with clearence certification

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Gulf Coast Restoration & Construction
Commercial & Residential Specialists
Water ~ Mold ~ Fire ~ Rebuilds
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1-877-267-9420 or  239-267-9400

 

24/7 on-site within 2 hours

http://www.gcrcinc.com/index.html

 

Puro Clean 
Kevin Koch  cell  (941) 979-7677
PuroClean 1st Restoration Solutions
Charlotte (941) 205-3131  *  Lee (239) 628-1040
Sarasota (941) 244-9440  *  Fax  (941) 637-9693
 

website:   http://www.puroclean1strestoration.com/

 

Our services include:

  • Water Removal, Dehumidification, and Deodorization
  • Fire, Smoke and Soot Damage
  • Mold Mitigation and Remediation
  • Specialty Services

Water Damage / Intrusion

Water Damage / Intrusion

In the event of storm damage or a plumbing failure it is important that the consumer / homeowner understand the proper approach to water restoration save money and minimize possible damage to your possessions.

Unfortunately, to minimize assessment and immediate costs, many homeowners, property managers and homeowners associations are deciding to use unqualified personel to extract water with “wet vacs”, install low capacity fans and spray a deodorizer to cover the smell.

This approach (do it yourself) often creates secondary damages:

  1. the delaminating of carpeting and flooring;
  2. unwanted effects of humidity on pictures, documents, clothing and more;
  3. the absorption of moisture in gypsum board (drywall), baseboards, and insulation;
  4. the growth of mold.

A qualified mold inspector can determine if the structure has been dried properly using non intrusive moisture detection equipment such as thermal imaging infrared cameras and moisture meters. Hire an independent “Certified Indoor Environmentalist” to perform this assessment.

 

The following steps are recommended by a IICRC water damage restoration company:

  • Protect all occupants from electrical danger
  • Remove as many contents off the floor as possible
  • Evaluate the damaged areas
  • Extract all standing water
  • Create wall opening for ventilation
  • Install Dehumidification equipment
  • Install high velocity air movers
  • Install specialty drying equipment if necessary
  • Return daily to monitor the drying process

HAVE A QUALIFIED INDEPENDENT “AmIAQC Certified Indoor Environmentalist”

Assessment the moisture removal and possible mold contamination.

 

Remember:

water intrusion from a unit above down thru the walls is not considered “clean water” and can create possible health concerns.

 

We hear to often about homeowners calling on a carpet cleaner when their carpets are wet or they have two or three inches of water in their building.  Hire water damage restoration professionals, the cost of water damage restoration is much less than the cost of mold remediation.

Note:

It is common for the unseen moisture / mold problems to be ignored.  Drywall soaks up water like a sponge, and without the proper tools to find these affected areas and the proper equipment to dry them it is impossible to be sure of the structures safe indoor air quality.  An independent company to assess the cleanup job is always in the consumers best interest.

Mold Certifications / Qualifications:

 
Only AmIAQC requires two years experience to apply for a certification.
ESA, PRO LAB and others just require you take a one or two day class and pass a simple test to become certified.
Remember some training is to the consumers benefit, new Florida law will require 4years experience and extensive training for mold inspectors.

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All Certifications are Not the Same!
Does your certification incorporate these important features?

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Online tracking of recertification activities