Exposure to mold can be extremely hazardous and cause major health concerns to property owners and their families and colleagues. In order to protect a residential or commercial property properly, mold restoration must be carried out by a certified mold restoration service in order to ensure safe and health mold removal.

When standing water sits for 24 hours or longer, mold spores can infest the affected area causing a severe mold outbreak. Spores are the seeds of mold which usually travel through the air, or by attaching themselves to another host, in order to find a suitable environment for the mold colony to grow. Dark, damp, and humid areas are usually prone to substantial mold growth and require immediate restoration.

Mold restoration is needed in the following areas of a residential or commercial building:

• Bathroom
• Kitchen
• Basement
• Crawl space
• Attic
• HVAC/Ventilation Systems

Though mold growth typically happens in these areas, spores can travel to any area of the property, allowing mold growth on any organic, porous material.

Mold is most commonly found on paper, cardboard, sheetrock, drywall, carpets, carpet pads, baseboards, concrete, furniture, fabric, basements, attics and other items and rooms throughout the home or building.

When this type of toxic fungus grows, mold restoration is essential to the health of the inhabitants of the property as well as the valuables and assets contained within. A reputable mold restoration contractor must be trusted in order to properly remove the mold, reducing the chance of a recurring outbreak after restoration.

When seeking a mold restoration contractor, home and business owners should ensure their choice adheres to the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)’s Guidelines for mold removal. The IICRC S520 Guidelines for Mold Removal specifically state that the following must be done to promote a safe, healthy mold removal process:

• Proper containment of affected area
• HEPA filters used on all air filtration and vacuum devices used during restoration
• Use of OSHA approved chemicals and equipment
• Repair of cause of initial leak/water damage
• Use of industrial-grade air scrubbers
• Proper disposal of all mold-infested materials
• Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Along with meeting these guidelines, mold restoration contractors should also employ the use of a third-party industrial hygienist to complete the mold spore testing before and after each mold restoration project (if necessary). By obtaining an independent specialist, mold test results will not cause a conflict of interest by benefiting only the mold restoration contractor.

Costs for mold restoration vary depending on the severity of the outbreak and the types of service a contractor has to perform. Most contractors will offer a low-cost or free estimate should you choose to employ their services for the mold restoration contractor project in your property.

Mold Restoration may be needed for many reasons:

• Water Damage
• Flood Damage
• Sewage Damage
• Pipes Bursting
• Toilet/Sink Overflow

Contact us or call SI Restoration 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for help or advice about mold restoration. Our certified staff with over twenty years of experience in mold restoration will guide you through your project from start to finish.

Crawl spaces are shallow areas in between houses and the ground which they sit atop. Acting as a permanent foundation, crawl spaces can vary greatly in size and makeup. Crawl space floors could be concrete, gravel, or even dirt. The space can range between knee-deep to over four feet in depth, but usually are too small for home owners to stand upright.

Proper maintenance of a crawl space is crucial to the indoor air quality of the home or office as the environment is prone to mold growth.

Mold can grow and colonize in any dark, damp, and humid space. Because crawl spaces oftentimes are never exposed to direct sunlight and sit beneath the ground, they become dark, damp, and humid regularly.

Mold and its spores, or seeds, are found in and outdoors. However, when mold spore counts indoors exceed those of their outdoor counterparts, the indoor air quality of the home or building can cause major health risks for the inhabitants.

Spores generally travel through the air, but can attach themselves to anything including clothing, skin, hair, shoes, pets, and any other material that makes its way into the home or office. Spores will find a habitable environment to grow, causing the presence of harmful, and potentially toxic, mold colonies.

Three key steps can be taken to prevent mold growth in your crawl space. Once mold is found, a mold remediation service should be contacted.

Keep the Crawl Space Dry

Water and moisture is a major factor in mold’s ability to grow and thrive. Home and business owners may want to regularly place dehumidifiers and fans into the crawl space to dry up any potential moisture.
Home and business owners should also regularly inspect their crawl space for seepage from floor and leakage from pipes and outside sources. Standing water damage can cultivate mold after just 24 hours and should be addressed immediately.

Do Not Use the Crawl Space for Storage

Mold grows by eating and destroying any organic, porous compound it can find. This means wood, paper, drywall, fabric, rust, metal and any other organic matter can be the host for mold growth.
By not storing anything down in a crawl space, home and business owners eliminate potential hosts for the toxic fungus to feast on.

For home and business owners keen on storing items in their crawl space, regular inspections must occur to ensure mold has not overtaken their possessions.

Remove Debris and Other Elements

Mother Nature can also play a part in mold rearing its ugly head in your crawl space. Plants, roots, twigs, insects, rodents, and other animals that find their way into the crawl space can create byproducts and opportunities for mold to grow. If these things can thrive in your crawl space, so can mold.

By removing these elements from the space you will be giving the toxic fungus less incentive to grow.

What Happens When Mold is Found?

Removing mold can pose many health risks. Mold exposure can cause high fevers, congestion, lung deficiencies, skin and eye irritation, and serious infections. Patients with immune deficiencies can suffer more harmful symptoms. If you have additional questions visit our Mold Removal FAQ’s page.

Mold removal should be done by certified mold contractors. The mold removal industry is governed by agencies like the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and OSHA. Highly trained mold technicians will be able to ensure that all proper guidelines and procedures are followed to ensure a safe, healthy mold removal process.

New Jersey may be known as the Garden State because of the abundance of horticultural growth in the state. While flowers, trees, gardens and grass are welcome to grow in our yards and homes, another type of growth is also very popular in New Jersey: mold.

There are hundreds of thousands of types of mold in New Jersey. Mold is everywhere, both indoors and outdoors. Mold grows when its spores, or seeds, spread throughout the air and find a home in dark, damp and humid areas to grow. When these spores are concentrated inside the home or office, causing a high mold spore count, indoor air quality can become unfavorable and even dangerous.

New Jersey property owners should be very wise about mold cleanup. It is not recommended that mold clean up be conducted by the untrained. Improper handling of cleaning products, equipment, and the mold itself can cause serious health risks and cross-contamination into other areas of the home or office.

New Jersey residents should instead seek the services of a mold clean up contractor. Mold cleanup contractors are IICRC certified, adhering to strict guidelines set in place by the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure mold clean up is handled properly in New Jersey. IICRC certified equipment, technicians, and containment practices should all be a part of a successful mold cleanup project.

Check with your mold removal service provider to ensure they are endorsed by the following:

•  IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification)
•  EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
•  The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
•  Better Business Bureau (BBB)

SI Restoration has been providing mold cleanup services in New Jersey for over 20 years. Emergency mold removal services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by contacting the number at the top of the page. Servicing water damage new jersey and mold remediation projects.

Water Damage can be very difficult to overcome. Bathroom flooding, bursting pipes, and sewage damage could happen anywhere at any time. Large water damage occurrences should be trusted to trained professionals. However, in some cases, home and business owners can tackle some of the steps themselves.

SI Restoration has been servicing the community for over twenty years. We specialize in water damage restoration as well as many other restoration and remediation services like fire damage, mold removal, bio-hazard cleanup and hoarding cleaning.

Our expert staff has devised an easy-to-use, easy-to-follow guide on how to properly re-mediate water damage and safeguard your property from future dangers because of the damage.

If your water damage is too large to handle on your own, we highly recommend contacting a certified water damage restoration service specialist. SI Restoration’s technicians are equipped with the knowledge, expertise and equipment to handle the largest and smallest water damage projects.

After 25 years of being in the insurance repair business, I forget how daunting and confusing the whole insurance claim process must be. Homeowners or better known to the insurance repair industry as policy holders, may have one or two experiences with the insurance claim process in their life time..

So when policy holders have a insurance repair claim and it is “covered” ( the term used to explain that the insurance company has accepted that they will pay what is acceptable to bring your damaged home to a pre loss condition.), the insurance claim begins.

Let’s go over the steps that usually occur from the beginning to the end of the claims process.

Step 1: Reporting the claim

As you can imagine the first step is to make the phone call to your insurance company. Remember that it’s the company not your agent who you should call. For faster service look for the claims phone number instead of the main phone number of the insurance company.

When you get someone on the phone be direct of exactly what the issue is without going into a full description. The person on the phone can only take your information and get a basic idea of what is going on. They may also want to know what the damage was caused by. Remember not to make suggestions on how you think the damage was caused as this may lead the claims office saying that you are not covered. If you aren’t sure 100 % then just say that. Again keep it simple and get a claim number.

Depending on the insurance company they may send out a contractor or an adjuster. It’s important to understand the differences between a contractor, an adjuster and an insurance agent.

The insurance adjuster is a representative of the insurance company who is responsible to make sure that your claim is settled fairly and is responsible to getting a check to you or your contractor. They make the determination if your damage is covered by the policy language.

A representative contractor is in fact a contractor that is trusted to inspect and photograph the situation . It is not there job to determine if the damage is covered. Only an adjuster can determine coverage. Usually the adjuster is in an office and can make a judgement clearly by the photo’s. The representative contractor is not authorized by the insurance company to do the work. As with most states, the homeowner has the right to use the contractor of their choice.

The insurance agent is the person you bought the insurance from. Besides selling you insurance, they do not get involved in the claims process unless you feel you have been treated unfairly.

Step 2: Arranging an inspection

As you can expect, you will arrange an appointment to have the damage inspected. If the damage is days old, you may want to call a water damage restoration clean up company to dry the wet areas. You may not see any wet areas, but if it’s a water leak you will have issues such as mold. It only takes 36 to 72 hours for mold to grow.

The insurance company representative will come out and take photo’s and measurements. They will determine the amount of damage that is covered. If it’s covered they will let you know what they are paying out for the claim. Sometimes they will need to go back to the office and use a software called Xacatamate. This software is used by most insurance adjusters and insurance repair contractors. If you choose a contractor make sure they use this software. If they don’t , you will have an up hill battle with the adjuster.

Now I wish I could tell you that the adjuster will contact you about coverage and how much you will get for the claim by the next day. In fact it can take days or weeks. With the adjusters work load especially during or after a storm may cause this issue.

If you hire a professional insurance repair contractor, expect him/ her to get an estimate after inspection to the adjuster within 3 business days. You should contact your insurance repair contractor after 3 days to see if the adjuster received the estimate. Once that happens, it’s out of the contractors hand and everyone must wait for the adjuster to make a decision.

Step 3: Negotiation Process

If your contractor uses Xacatamate software and he/she correctly estimates your claim, then there should be no problem. But there are times where there is a difference of opinion between your contractor and the insurance adjuster. An experienced insurance repair contractor knows what to ask for and how to ask for it.

For example an adjuster that I know recently explained how another contractor was upset that he didn’t get paid for replacing a floor that included a subfloor. The mistake that the contractor made was to combine both the flooring and the sub flooring in the same price.

Had the contractor separated the two items and priced them as two different items , he would have been paid for the sub floor.

If you have a contractor who has little experience with insurance repair , you may end up waiting weeks for a final answer and getting your house back in order.

Step 4: You’ve been approved!

Ok you got the call that your claim got approved and now you call your contractor to let him know the good news. If you choose a contractor that doesn’t have an Xactamate estimate you’ll run into the trouble of not really knowing what exactly you paid for.

With an insurance repair contractor who uses Xacatamate , you will get a break down ( or you should get a break down ) of the work being performed. Use it as a check list of what needs to be done.

Step 5: Completion of Satisfaction

In many cases with projects less than $ 50,000, an experienced and well established insurance repair contractor, will not ask for a deposit to do the work. They know that once the project is finished and you have signed a completion of satisfaction form they will get a check from the insurance company. They may also get paid by what is called a third party check.

In this process, the insurance company sends you the check, but it needs your signature and the contractors signature as well. This process not only protects you the homeowner or policy holder, but also the contractor. In other words it prevents anyone form “ running away” with the money.

The insurance claims process is not as scary as many insureds ( homeowners or policy holders ) believe it can be. Insurance adjusters are also not mean people who’s ultimate objective is to save the insurance company money. Just remember this fact. Understand the claims process and understand the rules of the process and your claims experience should be fine.

Let’s assume that a homeowner has a roof leak or a toilet leak that has caused the drywall and ceiling damage. We can even add that the leak wasn’t even noticed for awhile and now the cabinets in the kitchen have cracked due to water intrusion.

Many homeowners are at a loss when it comes to dealing with the insurance company and insurance claims adjusters are way too busy. Just to give you insight, 30 years ago, insurance claim adjusters would have 30 claims and have plenty of time to review the process. With adjusters handling over 100 claims at a time, it’s hard for any insurance claim adjuster to give the correct attention to a homeowner.

Below are questions usually asked by home owners or better termed policy holders. Although I am not an insurance adjuster, my 25 years as a water damage, fire damage and mold remediation contractor will hopefully give you some insight into the process.

Q: What are the chances that the insurance adjuster will deny the claim or try to limit the funds paid to getting my home back together.

A: This question seems to be on everybody’s mind. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. Your insurance adjuster doesn’t get paid a bonus for denying the claim or trying to save the insurance company money by lowering what is offered to fix your home. As a matter of fact they could care less what the check amount is for. The insurance adjuster only cares about two things. Can he prove to his company that what he paid out was fair and be backed up if he/she is questioned. So if the homeowner and policy owner have a piece of carpet, let’s say was damaged and the adjuster says the carpet is worth $ 20.00 a yard and you think the carpet is worth $ 30.00, the solution is easy. All you need to do is have a carpet store verify that the value of the carpet sells for $ 30.00 a yard.

The adjuster also has a independent analysis service for carpet proving what the price is. My point here is that as long as something can be proven and opinions aren’t used, then the claim process should go very smoothly.

Q: Why is my claim taking so long to get approved. It’s drywall and painting and maybe some new cabinets.

A: Again this is a very popular question. So let’s take an example and follow the claims process. Again take the roof leak and the fact that the dry wall, ceiling and cabinets were effected. The first step is to have the damage estimated. While this is being scheduled you may want to have a tarp put over the roof to prevent further damage. You will need to call the insurance company and schedule an appointment with an adjuster. The adjuster will either come out himself or send a contractor to look at it. Who ever comes out, digital photo’s will need to be taken as well as measurements . You as the policy holder has the right to have who you want to fix the damage. The question will be can your favorite contractor offer a cost to do the work and prove it to be a fair market price. Also can he/she prove that what is needed to fix the problem correct.

Sadly this what makes it difficult in hiring your own contractor. Your contractor and the adjuster will be butting heads. You see the language that is spoken and understood in the insurance world is different than in the home improvement or handyman world. To make it easier and without feeing forced into using the insurance adjusters “ buddy “ to do the work is to to do two things:

You can also find your own contractor that uses a software called Xacatamate . This software is used by 90 % of all insurance adjusters and contractors. This is language that adjusters use and the pricing has already been determined way before your damage occurred. Your adjuster shouldn’t have an issue with this contractor. As you can see not using the right contractor for insurance repair work can actually make the process more difficult and take more time.

The other reason why it takes long to get your claim approved is because the adjuster is busy. You can’t get your contractor to “ push “ your adjuster because not only will the adjuster ignore the contractor, he may even take longer out of spite ( adjusters have feelings too ). The homeowner needs to nicely ask the adjuster what the hold up is, if there is anything you can do to help.

Q: My contractor is asking me for the money for the finished project and I haven’t even gotten a check yet. What do I do??

A: Yes there is always the chance that your claim is one of the hundreds of claims that the adjuster has to deal with and yes that’s not a good excuse. But it’s reality and you may want to explain to your contractor that he /she will get paid, it might just take some time.

The other reason is that your contractor has not given the correct information to the adjuster and the adjuster is waiting for the information. Once again the adjuster is not naturally being mean, it’s that he has to follow rules set by upper management. One item that your contractor may have forgotten to send to the adjuster, is a completion of satisfaction form signed by you. It can be a simple paragraph saying that you are satisfied with the repair and admit that everything is finished. It must be signed by you and sent by the contractor.

Another issue is that your contractor still has not agreed to the price that the insurance adjuster has offered. In some cases the adjuster may have made some mistakes ( yes insurance adjusters are human ) , but your contractor has still not used the correct language to prove that the additional costs are valid.

Non insurance repair contractors are surprised that the same adjuster paid 25 % more on the same claim to an insurance repair specialists due to the fact that he used Xacatamate software and proved that the work items were in fact legitimate. I feel bad for home improvement companies and home repair companies when dealing in insurance work. Their is a false sense that insurance work is lucrative. Insurance adjusters are fair if your contractor knows how to work with them and knows the language.

When mold colonies and spores are found in the home or office, finding the right mold contractor is essential to making sure mold is removed safely.

How to find the right Mold Contractor

EPA

The mold removal industry is overseen by many governing bodies. The first is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA has set federal standards and regulations on proper mold removal and remediation. These standards are simple and general, yet effective. Reputable mold contractors should always adhere to the EPA’s guidelines during mold removal projects.

IICRC

Another major governing body that sets regulations for mold contractors is the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). The IICRC is a non-profit group that was formed in 1972. Originally known as the IICUC, the group standardized and governed regulations for the carpet cleaning and upholstery industry. Once their values were recognized and adopted on a national scale, the company produced guidelines for all restoration services. Now an internationally recognized governing body, the IICRC’s S520 Guidelines for Mold Removal are an industry standard and should be followed during any mold removal project.

IICRC Certification

The IICRC trains and certifies technicians all over the world to ensure safe and healthy mold restoration projects. With over 53,000 certified technicians throughout the world, finding a certified mold contractor should be easy. The IICRC currently offers six certification tracks, offering mold contractors state of the art knowledge and technology for safe mold removal.

BBB

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is a governing body for all types of business, not just mold contractors. BBB’s philosophy is creating “an ethical marketplace where buyers and sellers can trust each other.” Being a BBB accredited business is an honor and responsibility that should not be taken lightly. Businesses work hard to earn a BBB rating of A or A+, proving that they put the customer first in all of their practices.

SI Restoration is the proud recipient of an A+ rating by the BBB. As a responsible mold removal service provider with over twenty years of experience serving our community, we strive to provide the best customer experience you can find.

Quality Service You Can Trust

At SI Restoration, you can count on our mold contractors to adhere to EPA, IICRC and BBB standards. Since our inception in 1989, our certified mold contractors have gone above and beyond to provide optimum service and quality advice for mold removal and remediation. Contact us today if you have a mold issue in your residence or commercial property.

It is advised that any affected area larger than three (3) square feet should be handled by a mold removal service like SI Restoration. Larger areas that are not properly contained can cause major health and indoor air quality risks that only IICRC certified technicians can protect against.

SI Restoration’s Official Guide on How to Remove Mold

When bathroom flooding occurs, panic ensues. In order to properly handle a flooded bathroom one must think before acting. For instance, if a toilet is flooded a person’s first instinct is to flush the toilet so the water could start flowing back down and out of the bowl through the piping. In reality, a toilet is probably flooded due to a clog in the pipes. Flushing the toilet again will only cause more water to fill the bowl and flow onto the floor.

Bathroom flooding can occur due to:

• Excess toilet tissue or other substances clogging pipes
• Excess hair or other objects lodged in sink or tub drains
• Negligence – leaving a drain plugged while leaving the filling sink or tub unattended
• Frozen pipes
• Bursting pipes

Whatever the reason may have been for the bathroom flooding to have occurred, water damage is imminent. In many cases, bathroom flooding happens at the most inopportune times. SI Restoration offers certified technicians 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to handle any bathroom flooding emergency. Our IICRC Certified Technicians will respond within 10 minutes of your after-hours emergency call all day, 365 days a year.

SI Restoration offers the following features for bathroom flooding water damage:

• 2 hour Arrival time after initial phone call
• Technicians exclusively certified by the IICRC
• Water damage restoration following IICRC S500 Guidelines
• Pricing and estimating using Xactamate, a nationally recognized pricing tool used by insurance companies
• Mold and Mildew prevention following IICRC S520 Guidelines
• Water and sewage removal

With over twenty years of experience in bathroom flooding repair, SI Restoration provides quality, dependable service you can count on. Bearers of RIA and IICRC Certifications, SI Restorations offers our customers peace of mind by delivering and upholding a BBB A+ rated level of service.  Our technicians will also provide you with helpful tips on water damage and how to prevent bathroom flooding in the future.

Damage caused by sewage in the home or business can be catastrophic. Most all affected areas and items are deemed unsalvageable and the sterilization process must be handled with extreme caution and care. Home and business owners are not only protecting their most valuable asset (their property) but also the welfare of their family and colleagues.

Cases of sewage damage in New Jersey have grown exponentially since a rash of super storms encroached on the Garden State over the last several years. Sewage infrastructures in counties all across New Jersey are in dire need of repair and restoration. These issues are now affecting home and business owners who are experiencing many sewage damage issues of their own.

The Dangers of Raw Sewage Exposure

Being exposed to sewage damage is deadly. A comprehensive list of the medical profession’s “Most Wanted Undesirables” can invade the body should it come into contact with sewage. Various pathogens, allergens and parasites dwell in waste and excrement like:

Viruses

• Rotavirus – causes severe diarrhea
• Norwalk Virus – causes gastroenteritis
• Adenoviruses – cause respiratory and eye infections

Parasites

• Giardia – causes diarrhea, dehydration, malabsorption, chronic weight loss
• Cryptosporidiosis – life-threatening in immune-deficient patients

Bacterial Pathogens

• Salmonella – causes gastroenteritis, typhoid fever, paratyphoid fever
• E. coli (Escherichia coli) – causes bloody diarrhea, fever, nausea, vomiting
• Campylobacter jejuni – can cause arthritis and Guillain-Barr Syndrome long-term

Home and business owners with sewage damage should contact a restoration specialist immediately. SI Restoration has over twenty years of experience safely and efficiently restoring areas affected by sewage damage. Our highly-trained, certified technicians are qualified to sanitize, remove, and restore any and all property which came into contact with the sewage. Each member of our team is certified with the IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification) and follow the IICRC S500 guidelines for Water Damage restoration (which covers raw sewage damage).

SI Restoration has proudly served the Baltimore, Maryland community since 1989 specializing in mold removal and remediation.  Let SI Restoration be your Certified Maryland Mold Removal Company.

Mold Removal Baltimore Maryland

Our technicians are trained and certified through the IICRC to ensure safe and efficient remediation of your residential or commercial property. Each project adheres to IICRC S520 Mold Removal Guidelines. Sanitation and removal is carried out with the use of HEPA filters and ventilators, preventing mold spores from affecting other areas of the property during eradication. SI Restoration is highly rated by the BBB and ask us for our Maryland Home Improvement License for Mold Removal!

Maryland Mold Removal Service commitment:

• Response callback within 10 minutes of your initial call
• Response arrival within 2 hours of your initial call
• Fully trained staff of IICRC Mold Certified Professionals
• State of the art Mold Containment to ensure the safety of the rest of your property
• Availability of third-party industrial hygienist to ensure accurate testing of mold spore count

After proper sanitation and removal of the affected areas are complete, SI Restoration is also capable of restoring your home or business to its former beauty. See our list of Mold Removal FAQS and our Mold Remediation Service page. When choosing a Mold Removal Contractor make sure you check to make sure they have current license information and the proper insurance.

Mold is a serious health risk and should be removed immediately. Mold exposure could cause severe allergic reactions such as high fever, shortness of breath, eye and skin irritation, and other lung deficiencies.

If you live in Maryland and need mold remediation, call us today, our mold experts can help remove your mold remediation problem from your home or business anywhere in Maryland.

Sewage Damage is by far the worst type of property damage a home or business owner can encounter. It is important to remember that most every item within the affected area will be a total loss due to the dangerous nature of sewage damage. Sewage cleanup must be carried out by IICRC certified technicians, adhering to IICRC S500 Guidelines to ensure sanitary and safe restoration and recovery.

SI Restoration has been servicing the Maryland area since 1989, providing consumers with unparalleled expertise with the help of their certified technicians. Our staff is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that your sewage damage emergency is handled in a timely manner.

Maryland Sewage Damage Restoration Projects Include:

•  Response time within 10 minutes of your initial call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
•  Response arrival time within 2 hours of your call to begin sewage cleanup.
•  Peace of mind with IICRC Certified Technicians following S500 Water Restoration Guidelines.
•  Xactamate, the national standard for pricing (used by most insurance companies) to provide you with a fair estimate and pricing.
•  Standing sewage water removal and extraction including rain, mud or other type of standing water.
•  Prevention of mold and mildew in the house following IICRC S520 Mold Prevention Guidelines.

Sewage cleanup is essential to the health and safety of your family and colleagues. Exposure to sewage damage and the items it contaminates can cause severe health issues including (but not limited to):

•  Exposure to the HIV virus
•  AIDS
•  Hepatitis
•  E.Coli, salmonella
•  Parasites (eg. giardia)

SI Restoration takes sewage damage cleanup very seriously. The health and safety of families and co-workers are our number one priority. Our technicians can handle the removal and sanitation of affected contents as well as the repair and restoration of the affected area. Call us today for more information.

Offering Sewage Damage Cleanup in Baltimore and all of Maryland, also in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington DC, Virginia and New York.

Mold is usually an invisible hazard, growing and colonizing throughout the environment. When mold spores invade the home or business, it can become toxic and cause damage to the structure of a property while jeopardizing the health of people and animals who suffer from mold-related allergies. Mold repair experts can help eradicate the unwanted growth and mend the damage in its wake.

Typically, mold grows in dark, humid and damp areas, taking as little as 48 hours to colonize an area exposed to mold spores. Rooms in a home or building that have experienced water damage are more susceptible to mold growth than others.

Also, areas like the kitchen, bathroom, attic and the basement are all prone to mold growth due to the typically humid conditions of the environment.  According to the Environmental Protection Agency, some mold can also grow in below-freezing temperatures. While “killing” mold is key to remediation, removal and mold repair will ensure prevention of future outbreaks and allergy attacks. Some dead molds are still allergenic, making mold repair and remediation vital to the indoor air quality of the home or business.

SI Restoration’s Mold Repair Specialists are certified through the IICRC, adhering to the Institute’s S520 Guidelines pertaining to mold removal and remediation. SI Restoration’s certified technicians specialize in all types of mold repair services, including black mold and toxic mold.

Offering mold repair in the home or building by completing fundamental steps:

• Containment
• Treatment
• Removal/Disposal
• Industrial Hygienist Testing
• Repair

Our mold repair technicians will work closely with you, ensuring the control is in your hands. Independent Industrial Hygienists are also available to provide fair testing before and after your mold repair service is complete, ensuring the safety and security of the project.

The project would not be complete without revamping the affected areas as well. Our team will ensure that the structural integrity of your home or business is still intact after a mold outbreak.

Call us at the number above for more information on Mold Repair in Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New York or Washington DC.

Professional black mold removal specialists in your area to remove the black mold from your home or business.

Black Mold, a black or green substance that is usually slimy in texture, is what is most commonly referred to as “toxic mold”. Black mold is scientifically referred to as Strachybotrys atra or Strachybotrys chartarum, an asexually reproducing fungus that usually colonizes on materials rich in cellulose. Porous organic compounds like wood, paper, and fabric are all prone to black mold infestation. This particular genus of mold contains over 50 unique species and is widespread in distribution.

What does all of this mean for you? The answers are dangerous. Black mold grows in environments that are damp and humid. While most cases occur after excessive water damage has taken place, many common areas of the home are breeding grounds for this evasive black fungus. Bathrooms, kitchens, basements, attics and crawlspaces are all rooms in the home that will likely encounter black mold if not handled properly.

Black mold is dangerous because its spores roam throughout the air, reproducing at will as they settle on organic matter. People and animals without mold allergies can experience symptoms like nasal congestion, eye irritation, skin irritation and issues with the lungs (excessive coughing, wheezing, etc.) People with allergies to black mold will suffer enhanced symptoms like shortness of breath or even high fevers. Patients with chronic lung disease or immune deficiencies are at even greater risk when being exposed to black mold.

Identifying a black mold problem is the first step in solving it. One of the more obvious solutions is addressing severe water damage or leakage immediately. Black mold can grow on water affected areas after just 24 hours of exposure. Home and business owners who have not suffered water damage, but still have concern about black mold, should check areas that are dark, damp and humid. Black mold can be found under carpeting, behind molding, above ceiling tiles, and behind or on drywall.

Calling a mold remediation specialist like SI Restoration to mold remediation service the infestation is key to removing the black mold for good. SI Restoration is home to dozens of black mold remediation professionals with over two decades of experiencing removing black mold. Our team of technicians follow IICRC guidelines that protect consumers from mishandled mold remediation. By following the IICRC’s S500 guidelines, SI Restoration will properly contain the affected area, using OSHA approved chemicals for immediate removal. Once the black mold is eradicated, an independent industrial hygienist will check the indoor air quality of the affected area, assuring reentry of the premises is safe for occupants.

Call SI Restoration for your Black Mold Removal services in Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, New York and Virginia.

Asking for help is the first step towards enhancing your life when you are a hoarder or a loved one of a hoarder. It is estimated that 2-5% of Pennsylvania’s population struggles with hoarding conditions in their homes. Servicing the great Keystone State and its surrounding area for over 25 years, SI Restoration offers the quality of service Pennsylvanians deserve when it comes to hoarding clean up.

Your Privacy is our number one priority. Our certified technicians are highly trained to handle simple clutter clean up to the most severe hoarding situation. Techs complete the service using unmarked uniforms, trucks and equipment to ensure that your privacy is protected. Our staff will never disclose your business or information, safeguarding your privacy from neighbors.

Our certifications are beyond industry standard. SI Restoration boasts certificates from and adheres to guidelines for standard practices from:

• NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers)
• IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification)
• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
• BBB (Better Business Bureau)

By following the highest standards, our clean up professionals remove animal waste, bodily fluids, and other potentially hazardous items. SI Restoration is also equipped to repair damage from water or fire, including mold and mildew growth.

Pennsylvania Hoarding Services Include:

• Hoarders cleanup
• Animal Hoarding removal
• Debris Disposal
• Furniture removal
• Blood and Bodily Fluid cleanup
• Trash/Garbage Cleanup

From Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, Warren to York, Harrisburg to Mt. Lebanon, and everywhere in between, SI Restoration is on call 24 hours a day, Seven days a week to handle your clean up. Also, please see our listings of other states we service.

Remember, hoarding clean up in Pennsylvania is difficult to understand, even for the hoarder. Use caution when acquiring the services of simple junk removal companies who are not properly certified by NAPO to handle the physical, mental and emotional issues involved with hoarding clean up. SI Restoration’s technicians are not only NAPO certified, but they have also been certified by Cory Chalmers, resident expert on the hit A&E series Hoarders.

For additional information on Pennsylvania Hoarding Clean Up, visit our hoarding cleanup page, call our toll-free number listed on the top of this page, or simply fill out the contact form below.