Colonial Heights, VA Hero Mold Removal Services Low Costs

Mold an ancient fungus, in our ecosystem, devours dead biological matter (plant and animal based).  Mold acquires energy through decomposition to expand while leaving the excess nutrients released to the soil where it feeds new plant life. Mold operates without trouble in the outdoor environment to cleanup waste and provide plants energy to grow.  Mold, however, inside a home or business is dangerous to the health of humans and their companion pets. Plus, mold slowly devours building material and personal property within a home risking their most valuable possession.

 If your Home, Office, Warehouse, School, Basement or Crawl Space crawling with insects and teeming with mold, Hero Mold Removal offers Services that are cost friendly and follow methods proven effective that have been designed by the restoration and cleaning Industry.  Household mold is common in less occupied areas like a closet, basement, attic, crawlspace- anywhere humid air lies heavy. Mold growth besides causing a stink damages building materials and vulnerable family members may suffer serious sickness. Commercial Mold common in storage areas, mechanical control rooms and basements is often hazardous or (toxic) to the health of your employees, damaging to your inventory and should be investigated.  Unfortunately, if mold growth is found, remediated attention should be implemented quickly before company losses increase.

Complete Services we offer to Residential Clients, Property Owners, and Governmental Managers:  Mold Removal or Remediation, Informative Mold Testing, Mold Growth Inspection, Air Quality Testing, Mold and Mildew Cleaning, Odor Removal and Crawlspace Encapsulation.  Homeowners, Business Clients, Home Inspectors, Property Managers, and Real Estate Agents contact Hero Mold Removal of Colonial Heights, VA offer to investigate the troubled property with a Free, No Commitments, Mold and Moisture Investigation.

Attic Mold

Condensation leaking Down Window

Home Damaged by High Water Table

 Black Toxic Mold Fear in Colonial Heights: Get Free Expert Inspection

Stachybotry chartarum mold (Black Toxic Mold) is deep greenish black in color, dense in texture and appears gelatinous- shiny with moisture. This mold is so wet that it's less likely to release dangerous spores into the atmosphere unless disturbed which is why homeowners are caution against cleaning it without precautions.  This species of mold also is not found in company with other types of mold because its toxicity kills them.  When dry, Black Toxic mold will appear like a thick layer of soot which is easily disturbed. The thought that toxic black mold (Stachybotry chartarum) has infested your home is alarming for several reasons:

• Worry that a serious or even deadly illness could strike loved ones.
• The probable high cost to remove or remediate the mold.
• Knowledge that a future buyer of the house will have to be told about mold growth or they will smell something off suggesting that the sale will be difficult and at a far lower price than expectations. (keep in mind proof of a mold remediation treatment will go a long way to calm buyers fears)
  

Although Stachybotry chartarum is common in our outdoor environment thriving on dead animal and plant debris, it is a rare occurrence in an occupied slightly humid house though another mold might be growing. This mold is a dark greenish black color with a slimy dense texture that reduces to a thick soot when dry. It is rather fragile in nature- not able to thrive in breezy air currents, bright sunlight, requires a lot of water and a longer stretch of time to develop 8 to 12 days instead of 24 to 48 hours other common mold species needs. This Mold is mainly found in previously flooded homes that continue to contain a very high rate of moisture that keeps the mold alive- no water no life.  Occasionally, Black Toxic Mold is also found hidden inside wall cavities fed by a continuous plumbing leak. Fears of possible toxic mold in your house could be investigated without cost or obligation by taking advantage of our free mold and moisture inspection.  Unhappily if mold is growing in your home, we'll point it out- Mold is a visible scourge it only has to be found. 

Absolutely No scare tactics using confusing technical jargon or suggesting, unreliable, expensive procedures beyond the norm be done.  We hope clients will consult with 2 or 3 other Mold Remediation Service Providers to bring clearly into view the great services we offer.  We intend to stand out from the others with expert advice, awesome friendly trained technicians and the most affordable plan in the local area to restore a healthy atmosphere.

Professional Black Toxic Mold Inspection Process

Hero Mold Removal Mold Inspectors are trained in building mechanics as well as mold investigation and will conduct a thorough mold damage investigation:

• First, a conversation; we’ll ask you to provide suspicions of where you think mold growth could be located. Next, a brief history of the Building will be discussed meaning previous storm damage, recent repairs, ground water flooding, roof faults and plumbing leaks.
  
• Secondly, The property’s perimeter will be checked for groundwater problems- commonly caused by bad landscaping, roofing and/or building maintenance faults.
• Third, an extensive visual inspection of the interior will be conducted and if mold is found it will be shown to the client. When hidden mold is suspected, technical calibration tools will be employed to aid the search.
• Lastly, proper whole house ventilation will be evaluated to considered if trapped humidity is causing the problem.

Mold on Corn Will Sicken People

Toxic Mold in Hay will Kill Horses

Mold on Drywall

Black Toxic Mold: Surprising History of Fear

Undoubtedly, toxic molds have been occasionally growing in our homes since we moved indoors but history seldom mentions its encounter.  One encounter that got world wide attention happened during the 1940's in Russia when thousands of horses died without a clear reason- sparking a troubling mystery.  Investigating scientists discovered that black mold growing in wet hay and grain fed to the horses was the killing poison. Basically, they found the Black Toxic Mold growing in the feed had a deadly effect on horses striking them down with fever, respiratory infections and causing many to bleed out in the lungs. Shortly afterwards it was also discovered that People who ate or handled the contaminated feed also suffered symptoms similar to the horses including leading in some cases to their deaths.  In conclusion, this was considered an agricultural hazard.

Home construction changes in the modern era also altered the favorability of mold growth inside our homes:

• After WW2, a less expensive construction drywall material quickly replaced plaster walls to become the most common choice. Unlike plaster walls drywall is easy to install, finish and cheap to repair. However, drywall constructed of gypsum absorbs water easily, dries slowly and its paper layers encourages mold growth unlike plaster walls whose density and substance discourage mold.
• Energy conservation in the 1970 lead to the tightening up of our homes. This is because in the 1970, the oil embargo caused an energy crisis leading to new construction efforts to make our homes airtight. As the result of less air movement, the homes ventilation suffered causing humidity to remain trapped.  Plus, the home occupants are constantly exposed to toxic air pollution as it continues to circulate about the structure without a way out.

However, it wasn’t until 1990’s that people begin to understand the danger of toxic mold growth within our homes when 30 Ohio babies became deathly ill with a lung disease causing hemorrhage leading to the death of half.  A Terrified public looked to investigators to understand why. The resulting medical investigation showed that each infant presided in a previously flooded home where black toxic mold was found growing. In the years since, more cases of life altering illness attributed to Black Toxic Mold has become notorious enough to alarmed many homeowners at just the thought that it might be growing in their homes. We understand the alarm your feeling and will quickly work to provide the answers you need.

Air Pollution from Cooking

Air Pollution from Chemicals for Cleaning

Fungus in the Lung

 Air Quality Testing in Colonial Heights, VA: 

Modern building construction has made our homes more energy efficient by making them airtight but unfortunately, it also causes a field of pollution, originating from many sources, to continually circulate about the home. It has been estimated that our homes are 5 times more polluted than outdoors- worse if a smoker lives there. Homeowners who have family members that are continually congested or sneezing a lot can understand what they may be dealing with by asking Hero Mold Removal for an air quality analysis.  The air in your home could be degraded due to:

• Indoor Mold growth announces its presence by the musty or rotten smell and the sickness it brings to some.
• Radon Gas an odorless gas that rises up from the earth beneath the home and is considered a carcinogen.
• ​Carbon Monoxide an odorless and colorless poisonous produced anytime a fossil fuel is burned, such as faulty fireplaces, stove and water heaters. This gas has caused and continues to cause sudden death of a homeowner or horribly, at times, including the deaths of whole families. The poison gas as a small leak can slowly sneak up on people and resemble the flu so some people think they're just sick and make no move to check further. 
• Dust and Pollen Allergens: Living next to new construction, a forest, highway and discharge from manufacturing factory or other air polluting industries. 
• ​Household Cleaners and craft solvents- used for art work.  
• Smoke
• Air fresheners, candles 

A air quality inspection will determine if dangerous gas, mold or other sources is lurking in your home. Once a determination of the source of pollution is discovered, steps can be implemented immediately to correct air quality.

Mold Tape Lift Sample

Swab Mold Test Equipment

Mold Test Plates

Colonial Heights, VA Mold Testing at Reasonable Cost

Mold Testing is needed for the following reasons: Post Remediation Testing to compare with Pre-Remediation Testing, Real Estate Closing Requirements, Insurance Coverage Demands and Medical Diagnosis.
 
Mold growth that has be located will in most situations make unnecessary mold testing because all you need to know is where it is to start the removal- Mold removal regardless of species is accomplished with the same procedures.

Necessary Mold testing performed by a novice or careless technician is unreliable which is quite a problem if any decisions are based on it. Mold Samples are considered contaminated if testing materials were carelessly exposed at other locations. Mold spores are all-pervasive throughout our environment and different locations harbor different species. To answer serious questions, it's important to get accurate mold testing only by hiring experts can you be certain of accurate results. 

Hero Mold Removal technicians are certified in mold testing. Our Mold testing technicians obtain samples in a clean catch manner and then, in the client’s presence, seal them in tamper proof packaging. The samples are then sent to non- affiliated accredited Labs for analysis.
Samples of mold are collected in a few ways:

• Clear sticky tape touched to the mold growth then lifted off and sealed in a tamper proof container to be shipped to the lab worry free.
• A swab rubbed across mold growth it then place into tamper proof packaging and shipped.
• The Mold samples are examined by a mold specialist under a microscope to determine species.  The age of colony often needed by insurance investigators to see if the mold was caused by a recent leak or a leak that has been unattended for a while will also have to be determined by a special lab. Don’t ever ignore a leak because the insurance agent might object to coverage for something that could have been limited in damage. You are expected to be a good steward of your property.
  
• Air samples can be taken throughout the home or business to examine the amount of mold spores floating through the air at a specific time and location. For example, air samples taken in a kitchen could be very different from the crawl space- one area could have mold the other not. The expert comparison of several samples will give information on the quality of air throughout the building.  Caution- a control sample taken outdoors should also be part of the examination to understand what’s in the surrounding environment and highlight any unusual mold in the building.
  

Air Scrubber

Mold in Ductwork

Containment Barrier

Hero Mold Removal Safely Removes Black Toxic Mold

The species of Mold will not change the steps of mold removal, cleanup or remediation.  All mold growth in a home is unhealthy and even a dead mold spore will cause allergies so great care must be taken to prevent mold spores movement to other areas.
We follow Industry adoptive procedures they are:

• Water is life to Mold. Find the water feeding the mold and stop it and it will die.
• Areas with mold growth will be isolated using walls made of plastic sheeting and sealed with tape.  All Doors, windows and vents will be closed off while leaving one controlled entrance for the mold removal technicians. This treatment when properly built, stops stirred up mold spores from floating to new areas.
• Negative air pressure  is setup in the containment chamber to prevent flow of air currents within the room from moving to other areas in the house.
• Industrial HEPA Vacuums will be used to remove surface mold to capture it within the filter.
• Building material that can’t be recovered from serious decomposition will be sealed in bags and taken to the Dump.  Building material deemed salvageable will be cleaned and repaired.  Dense building material such as steel, glass, tile and stone building material will be scrubbed clean with a mold killing solution.
• All areas still damp from cleaning will be dried with industrial heaters, cleaned of all dust and debris, left ready for repairs, remodeling and then worry-free residency.
  

Hero Mold Removal offers services in homes, businesses, hospitals, and schools will quickly remove mold growth inside these environments. We hope you'll contact us for the sake of humans or pets’ health, structural integrity of the dwelling, and quality of life within a mold infected building.

 Experienced in All Types of Mold Remediation

We offer a No-obligation Free Mold Inspections Remediation Cost Estimates

Hero Mold Removal company based in Colonial Heights, VA are an experienced and reasonably priced mold remediation team that is eager to gain your trust by sending certified Mold Technicians to investigate the extent of a mold infestation within your home or business. If unhealthy mold is found, an affordable and clearly stated estimate of mold remediation costs will be presented.  Connect with us today for more information. 

Robbie Gray, Area Manager

Before Encapsulation

After Encapsulation

Colonial Heights, VA Crawl Space Encapsulation: Realistic Costs

What does Crawl Space Encapsulation accomplished?
Hero Mold Removal of Colonial Heights, VA offers affordable Encapsulation services for a crawl space trouble with mold growth and infested with insects and/or rodents. Expert encapsulation when also accompanied with a dehumidifier or air exchange system will repel Mold, Rot and Mildew.  Insects and Pests will be sealed out and the lack of moisture will not tempt them to come. A controlled environment in the crawl space improves Energy Efficiency.

Most Homes have traditional Crawl spaces designed with several cross-ventilation vents to equalize the humidity between the crawlspace and the environment outside and replace the air that travels upwards into the home. The Energy efficiency is poor in the traditional cold crawl space because it will draw heat from the building above through the generally inadequate or ill-maintained insulation placed between the floor joists and release it to the outside.

Moisture trapped within a crawl space causes mold, mildew and encourages rodents and insects, such as termites and cockroaches who require moist conditions to survive because if they dry out they die. The wind and sunlight in the outside environment will readily disperse humidity but in a crawl space it tends to get trapped. Pests, like mice, drawn to the moist conditions will most likely get inside the crawl space and move throughout the home within the wall cavities sort of a hidden highway where they chew on wires, pipes and other building materials. Crawl Space Encapsulation is designed to control these problems.

Environmental Building Science has determined that 50% or more of air in our homes comes from the crawl space and goes even higher if HVAC ductwork travels through the crawl space. The traditionally built Crawl space air quality is often swirling with mold spores, mildew odors, radon gas and bacteria from pest waste or those that are dead and decaying all of which travels upwards bringing foul odors and sometimes sickness to family members. Contact and request Hero Mold Removal of Colonial Heights, VA to check the quality of the air in your crawl space. Inspect it for mold, mildew, insects, excessive moisture and pests: This is all done free without expectation.
 
Hero Mold Removal, the Best Encapsulation Team in Colonial Heights VA, offers services for Environmental Atmosphere Control of the crawl space which is accomplished through barrier sealing and the installation of a proper sized dehumidifier and/or air exchange system.  Whenever you smell mold or mildew odor rising up from the crawl space, enlist the help of a Budget Friendly Encapsulation Specialist: Hero Mold Removal of Colonial Heights.

Why Choose Us?

We are a multi-generational, family owned mold remediation company with years of experience with all types of Mold Removal Projects. A good reputation is priceless and should be guarded and improved with consistent great customer service.  We know how important proper preparations and execution of mold remediation is to achieving a healthy environment free of mold infestation.  For decades, we’ve done the hard work and made sure our client's homes or businesses were cleared of unhealthy mold and moisture problems. Looking Forward, we are eager to win the confidence of new clients to provide the same professional Mold Remediation service.

Fully Licensed, Insured and Bonded
Never take a risk by hiring an unlicensed or uninsured mold remediation contractor. Not only can they ruin the surface they try to clean but they could also try to sue you if they get hurt on the job. We carry both property and liability (workers comp) insurance so you are protected.  When a Company is licensed, it assures clients that they are dealing with service providers that have passed one or more, state monitored, tests, proof of formal training or so many years of on the-job-experience. The tests mostly cover safety requirements and construction laws. Being Bonded requires the Contractor to have secured funds, in case of a lawsuit, to pay for damages that have been ordered by a court of law. ​​

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Employee Training is both Practical and in the Classroom: Experts before the first Project they tackle
Our mold removal technicians are expansively trained in the right methods and proper cleaners for the mold infected materials involved, and to clean the subject in a field of containment so any mold spores stirred up do not travel throughout the home or business and infect other areas. ​Thus, they do not attempt to take short cuts to try and move things along faster and easier. Faster and easier seldom means adequate or better and in some cases can even cause more damage.

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Our quality is assured by meeting or exceeding our Clients expectations: their satisfaction builds our company through word of mouth.  We build trust in our company, throughout our community, when we deliver the best quality and affordable prices for Mold Remediation Services. Sorting through countless companies to find the right business can be frustrating not knowing who to trust to do it right. We strive to make it easy. We care about our customers and their experience with our work. That’s why we take extra care to build a reliable relationship with you from start to finish. We will keep you informed every step of the way.  We ensure the job is done right the first time by taking the time to be careful. That is our guarantee to you as our customer. You can trust us to be the best mold remediation company in the Tidewater Area of Virginia: we have the credentials to prove it. ​​

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