Damage Control mitigates moisture damage from uncontrolled ambient sources by rapid stabilization, water extraction, dehumidification and temperature control. We understand that the growth of mold after the release of water in a structure presents grave problems for insurers and owners. High humidity increases the risk of mold growth. A musty odor or drywall discoloration after water damage are telltale indications of mold growth. Of course, sudden respiratory problems or complaints of ill health also may indicate that toxic mold is present.

Once mold is discovered we are prudent to proceed cautiously and work closely with a certified Industrial Hygienist or Microbiologist to determine the scope of contamination and follow their recommended remediation protocol. This procedure ensures that our work is safe, effective and demands minimum material replacement where possible. While inspections with moisture detection equipment are being used to find moisture in the walls, daily monitoring and recording of moisture levels is taking place along with daily drying, dehumidification and the use of HEPA air scrubbers, this retards mold growth and cleans the air prior to and during remediation.

Our assistance in loss determinations, replacement cost determinations, litigation support, project management, report generation and presentations can prove to be beneficial to owners and insurance companies.

The experience we have in these areas include many mold remediation and reconstruction projects in major disasters to include Hurricanes Hugo, Andrew and Opal. We have also helped owners and insurance companies with numerous final settlements of disaster losses both large and small.

We understand that you must react quickly, so we must react quickly. We understand that you must take corrective action appropriate to the situation, even while a potential investigation is going on. We also understand that you must quickly identify those conditions that could cause mold growth.

We are prudent to proceed cautiously with a certified Industrial Hygienist or Microbiologist to determine the scope of contamination and recommend a remediation protocol that is safe, effective and demands minimum material replacement. While inspections with moisture detection equipment are being used to find moisture in the walls, daily monitoring and recording of moisture levels is taking place along with daily drying, dehumidification to retard mold growth and the use of HEPA air scrubbers to clean the air.

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