HERO MOLD REMOVAL
  • Home
  • Services
    • Mold Testing
    • Mold Inspections
    • Mold Removal or Remediation
    • Virginia COVID-19 Disinfectant Services
  • Service Locations
  • Contact Us
  • About Us

(866) 448-1913

Staunton VA Mold Company  

Hero Mold Removal

(540) 418-1694
Picture

Free No Obligation Professional Mold Inspections

Picture

Air Quality Testing: See What Your Breathing

Picture

Accurate Mold Testing at Reasonable Costs

Picture

Sick From Mold? Fast Effective Removal

Picture

Crawl Space Encapsulation Breathe Easy Again

FREE ESTIMATE!

100% free, no obligation, no gimmicks

Staunton, VA Hero Mold Removal for Businesses and Homes

We breathe without notice, unremarkable, until cherished family members or valued employees exposed to mold outbreaks suffer with sickness within our homes or businesses- the 2 places we spend the most time so they can hardly be avoided. Complete Services to remediate this we offer to both Residential and Business clients: Mold Remediation or Removal, Mold Testing, Mold Inspection, Mold and Mildew Cleaning, Air Quality Testing, Odor Removal and Crawlspace Encapsulation. Homeowners, Business Owners, Home Inspectors, Property Managers, Lawyers, Real Estate Agents and Insurance Inspectors we are familiar with all walks of life and will handle each unique needs.

Unfortunately, Staunton, Virginia's humid summers makes mold growth in our home's interior or even more often its crawlspace a fairly common occurrence.  Fortunately, Hero Mold Removal provides, at your request, a complimentary mold and moisture investigation into your home or business. No money down to find if your fear of Black Toxic mold that may be fouling up your home can be put to rest. Otherwise, regrettably, if black, green or any color mold has taken hold, you'll learn how much removal will cost and what will be done to keep it from coming back.

The Safety of your family and Protection of property is an important responsibility and we take steps to ensure it. Any employee who enters your home has their background checked for criminal behavior and undergoes random drug testing. 

We are Licensed and insured in the state of VA.  This is important because being insured requires a worker who is injured on the job to apply to the contracting company for compensation not a homeowner’s or commercial client’s insurance. We are professional and focus on providing an honest and client friendly experience. After all, our reputation depends on our client's satisfaction.
Vacation Home Mold Hero Mold Removal Staungton, VA
Vacation Home Mold
Mold Inspection in a Likely Location Hero Mold Removal Staungton, VA
Mold Inspection in a Likely Location
Inspection Looking for Hidden Mold Hero Mold Removal Staungton, VA
Inspection Looking for Hidden Mold

Professional Free Mold Inspections in Staunton, VA

Hero Mold Removal offers Free Expert Mold and Moisture Inspections in Staunton, VA.  We are absolutely determine to provide a you with an answer of whether or not mold is a problem in your home or business.  Mold spores are everywhere in our world, consequently, you can’t totally get rid of them forever in a home or business: every time you open a door or window, they will float back in.  Since excessive water is the one element that mold needs for life, it becomes the inspection focus.  Mold growth is a visible scourge that sometimes lies hidden but we have ways to find that too.

How to know if you have Mold in your Home or Business:
Start with a Free, No Commitments, Mold and Moisture Inspection by Hero Mold Removal scheduled at your convenience. We share your concerns of possible adverse health effects to your family and will quickly respond when contacted.

Be Aware that Mold only takes 24 to 48 hours to develop a thriving colony, growing exponentially from that point on, which is a very good reason to call Hero Mold Removal immediately after a water event in the home or business.

  Black Toxic Mold Inspection Gets Immediate Response

Hero’s Mold Removal Free Inspection Procedure in Staunton, VA:
  • Our Mold Inspectors (trained in building mechanics and mold investigations) will arrive at your home or business to inspect for mold and moisture damage. 
  • Initially, we’ll converse about why you called. They will want to know what ill effects your family is suffering, suspicions of where you think mold is growing and if the home or business ever experienced a water event (flooding, plumbing leak and storm damage).
  • Inspectors will then walk around the perimeter of the property looking for drainage problems that may be sending rain or groundwater into the home or business. Most times, the water infiltration will be caused by landscaping, roofing or building maintenance issues.
  • They will conduct a careful visual inspection of the interior and should hidden mold be suspect they will use technical tools to aid the search.
The interior focus will be areas of high probability for excessive moisture such as attics, crawl spaces, bathrooms, seldom used rooms and basements. The buildings ventilation will be evaluated to see if humidity trapped indoors is the problem.

Staunton, VA Hero Mold Removal Inspection for Hidden Mold 

Often an Inspector can follow their nose to the area of outbreak. Most times the mold growth will be visible on a lower portion of wall, along the base board, behind wallpaper, under a sink, behind a toilet, under a carpet.  Other times, the Mold outbreak remains hidden, though clearly it has to be somewhere  because of the mold odor.  Calibration technical aids (tools) are then used to find that hidden necessary element of moisture. 
  • An Infrared Camera will be used to illustrate changes in temperature that could indicate moisture from a roof or plumbing leak.
  • A Moisture Scanner can be used throughout the home to find areas of excessive moisture usually above - indicating a possible mold growth location.
  • A miniature Camera equipped, with a light, attached to a bendable pole will be used at a suspicious location by pushing through a small hole in wallboard or an electrical outlet.  The small camera can be maneuvered behind the wall board and the scene viewed on a remote screen- mold growth is visible. This is a way to see if mold growth is hiding within the wall cavity without causing a lot of wall damage.

Should our Inspectors find mold, cleanup procedures will be discussed and an estimate of costs will be provided.
We follow our competitors to make sure we stay competitive and are offering the most affordable mold and moisture remediation services in Staunton, VA. No worries over a successful treatment: we follow strict industry suggested methods to remove mold and moisture.
VOC's Adhesive for Wood Flooring Hero Mold Removal Staunton, VA
VOC's, Adhesive for Wood Flooring
VOC's  from Painting Hero Mold Removal Staunton, VA
VOC's from Painting
Air Quality Testing Hero Mold Removal Staunton, VA
Air Quality Testing

Air Quality in Staunton, VA? Hero Mold Removal Tests For Danger

Air Quality Testing is done to investigate pollutants in the home which make people sick such as mold, radon, dust particles, VOC’s (volatile organic compounds- dangerous off gassing elements that smell), Combustion Products (Gas fueled appliances) and pesticides. A brief discussion of these pollutants: 
  • Where moisture collects mold, mildew and dust mites follow causing asthma, allergies and various illnesses. Besides destroying organic or porous structured materials. High humidity encourages off-gassing of VOC’s (maybe toxic) from furniture, building products and cleaning products. Humidity is driven by foundation leaks of vapor from the ground, cooking, human respiration and bathing.
  • Radon a radioactive gas that is a natural element of soil whose intensity varies with location. This gas rises up through the soil into the home and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the USA from areas of high intensity.
  • Particle pollution (dust, soil, sand and smoke) can cause problems with the lungs and heart when they are inhaled into lungs. People at the greatest risk are those already suffering with diabetes, lung or heart disease, elderly and the very young.  
  • Gas powered appliances stoves, dryers, water heaters, stoves and furnaces if not vent properly will leak carbon dioxide, deadly carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide and water vapor. Many times, a year we hear about people who have died in their homes because of faulty furnaces, gas appliances and plugged fire flues. To a lesser extent, motor vehicle exhaust from nearby roads will make people sick with headaches and nausea.
  • Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) cover a large range of subjects cleaning chemicals as they evaporate formaldehyde, benzene, ammonia and toluene being released from the glue used in carpets, furniture, cabinets and building materials. Also, gasoline spills from garage and pesticides can cause problems with ones health specifically congestion, skin irritations and leukemia.

Air Quality Inspectors have the training and experience to either provide relief that your atmosphere is not dangerous to the family or information will be provided about the dangerous elements floating through your atmosphere.   
Air Testing Hero Mold Removal Staunton, VA
Air Testing
Mold Petri-dish Testing Hero Mold Removal Staunton, VA
Mold Petri-dish Testing
Lab Testing Hero Mold Removal Staungton, VA
Lab Testing

Accurate Black Toxic Mold Testing: Realistic Cost

Hero Mold Removal performs Mold Testing in homes, businesses, clinics, restaurants and other buildings where mold is suspected. Understandably, it is critical to have fast accurate mold testing performed for clients who are dealing with serious concerns, perhaps, facing a delayed closing on a home or business because inspectors found sign of mold growth.  Mold Testing services are affordably offered by Hero Mold Removal throughout the city of Staunton, VA.  We promise accuracy with affordability.

Important influencer of costs for mold testing is how large an area the tester has to cover and the type of testing needed.
Other factors that drive up costs are court ordered tests for a contested Real Estate Sale or medical requests that requires information about the mold species- necessary to devise a treatment plan- for very sick people in the hospital.  Several specific tests may be needed to develop the necessary information.   And of course, additional tests for species of mold should there be more than one adds additional costs that can quickly surpass 1,000. This assumes that a Professional mold inspector or a licensed certified Industrial Hygienists will execute the testing. 

Hero Mold Removal is aware of the conflict of performing both Mold Testing and its Remediation and take precautions. Therefore, when ask to perform Mold Testing by a client that also wants us to remove it, we collect the samples and seal them in the presence of the client in tamper proof packages to send to an unaffiliated lab for analysis.  Contact Hero Mold Removal if you’re wondering about mold growth in your home but don't necessarily need to know the species, age of growth or concentration of mold spores in the air. We'll gladly preform a free mold inspection and answer your basic question of whether mold growth exists or not.

Hero Mold Removal Explains Black Toxic Mold Dangers

Black Toxic Mold (species Stachybotrys Chartarum) is a rare slowly growing fungus that requires several days (8 to 12) of a very high moisture environment to thrive and needs to be disturbed to release spores for new colonies. Stachybotrys Chartarum when in bloom is dark greenish-black in color and a slimy gelatinous texture.  Stachybotrys Chartarum mold produce a concentration of mycotoxins that repels other mold species which makes it the lone occupier in a colony.  Mycotoxin in a mold is a natural poison that becomes airborne when spores or pieces of the mold colony itself are released when disturbed.  The natural controls against this mold are sunlight, dry air and breezy conditions so its growth is uncertain in certain locations.  It's known to be a problem in previously flooded homes that continue to hold high moisture levels and is also occasionally found hidden inside wall cavities, under carpet and crawlspaces fed by a continuous plumbing or roof leak.  

Adverse health effects of toxic mold sickness are headache, fatigue, respiratory infections, internal organ damage, nausea, lung hemorrhage, hallucinations, skin rash and inflammation of eyes.  Black Toxic Mold is a type of Fungus that at its worst can cause death to some of our most vulnerable family members (sick, elderly, and the very young) and at best make someone sick with cold like symptoms.  Rather than suffer either unfortunate outcome, contact Hero Mold Removal when suspicions of mold in the house begin. 

Though Black Toxic Mold is one of the less common species found in homes, it's a frightening dangerous reality for some families due to the debilitation illness it brings to a cherished family member can be so severe that life-long consequences are often the result. We understand the fearful concern when black toxic mold is suspected and will respond quickly to schedule a free toxic mold inspection.  Mold sickness, always, deserves rapid expert response.

Hero Mold Removal in Staunton, VA experts at providing homes, businesses, hospitals, and schools with effective mold removal services to quickly remediate mold inside these environments. We hope you'll contact us to safeguard the health of loved family member, students, patients, employees, pets’ health, structural integrity of the dwelling, and the quality of life within a mold infected building.

Black Mold in Wall Cavity Hero Mold Removal Staunton, VA
Black Mold in Wall Cavity
Black Mold in Lower Level Bedroom Hero Mold Removal Staunton, VA
Black Mold in Lower Level Bedroom
Building Containment Around Mold Growth Hero Mold Removal Staunton, VA
Building Containment Around Mold Growth

Staunton, VA: Cost Friendly Safe Removal of Black Toxic Mold

Regretfully,  excessive moisture and the suspected resulting mold outbreak has caused your family considerable stress over strong musty smells or worse yet Black Toxic Mold has brought wretched sickness to a loved family member.  Hero Mold Removal restoration technicians are conscientious about safe guarding the health of our clients and their families through proper management of the mold removal process.  For example, Crew Leaders carefully check containment barriers for leaks periodically to make sure nothing gets away to infest other areas.

The type or species of mold has no impact on mold removal, cleanup or remediation procedures. Universally accepted procedures are:
  • Stop the moisture source feeding the mold colony- no water no life.
  • Temporary containment curtains are built out of plastic sheeting to ensnare toxic or non- toxic mold spores during cleanup. All doorways and vents will be sealed except for leaving a sliding seam in one doorway in which mold technicians can come and go. This treatment contains all mold spores stirred up during remediation. 
  • Negative air pressure is setup inside the chamber with an industrial vacuum using a disposable vent attached to the exhaust which is released outside.  This stops flow of air currents moving out when the chamber is accessed.
  • Industrial HEPA Vacuums are also used in a covering pattern over the entire space to gather the bits and pieces of mold growth- including the capture and containment of mold spores.
  • Porous building material deemed too damaged to be salvageable will be sealed in bags and removed to the Dump. Building material deemed salvageable and will be scrubbed clean with a mold killing solution and dried.
  • Containment areas will be scrupulously cleaned of all dust and debris and left ready for necessary repairs, remodeling or habitation.
Experts and non-experts alike agree that mold growth in your house, no matter even if it’s not toxic mold it should be removed or remediated for the health of the house’s occupants, quality of life without nasty odors and the continued structural destruction of its carbon based materials of wood, carpet and drywall.

Dishwasher Fail Flooded Room Hero Mold Removal Staunton, VA
Dishwasher Fail Flooded Room
Flooded Home Future Mold Trouble Hero Mold Removal Staunton, Va
Flooded Home Future Mold Trouble
Toilet Overflow Future Mold Trouble Hero Mold Removal Staunton, VA
Toilet Overflow Future Mold Trouble

Does Home Insurance Cover Mold Removal Cost?

Mold Removal Cost is not usually covered by insurance if it's the result of a preventable water leak due to poor maintenance or faulty building construction, For example:
  • A 30 year old dilapidated roof that for some time has leaked water into the attic, soaking insulation along with wood framing and has since cause a horrendous mold outbreak. You're expected to repair or replace a failing roof that has broken or curling shingles or when a leak is noticed during a regular maintenance inspection- this is good property stewardship responsibility. 
  • High humidity in your bathroom has caused severe mold growth in the shower ruining the tile work.  You are expected to properly ventilate the bathroom by turning on the exhaust fan when taking a shower or adding a dehumidifier, if necessary, before mold creates havoc.
  • Ground water flooding is not covered unless you have separate flood insurance. 

Should the discovered moisture problem feeding the mold outbreak originate from a sudden leak, consult your Home Insurance Carrier because, in most cases, it is a covered expense. This is considered a "covered peril" other examples are:
  • A burst pipe in the basement has gone unnoticed a few days and now you have inches of water on the floor with rampant mold growth. Be aware some molds grow in 24 to 48 hours so something like this can quickly form. Expert mold testing can identify how old the colony is so don't despair thinking your agent won't cover it- talk to them.
  • One of the hoses behind your washer has sprung a slow leak that went unnoticed for a day or two, consequently damage has been done to the back wall and mold has begun to grow. When the leak was noticed, you stopped it quickly and the leaky hose was not shabby (prone to failing) so your responsibility of good stewardship has likely been met.  We encourage you to call your insurance agent as chances are positive mold removal costs will be covered.
  • Your home had a fire for which firefighters used water to extinguish and mold has since developed.
Generally, your home owners insurance policy will explain how mold removal costs are covered or you could just call your agent. 
 Experienced in All Types of Mold Remediation
(540) 418-1694

We offer a No-obligation 100% Free Mold Inspections and Remediation Cost Estimates

Hero Mold Removal company based in Staunton, 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 mold growth is found, an affordable and clearly stated estimate of mold remediation costs will be presented.  Connect with us today for more information. 
Picture
Neal West, Area Manager
Before Crawl Space Encapsulation Hero Mold Removal Staunton, VA
Before Crawl Space Encapsulation
After Crawl Space Encapsulation Hero Mold Removal Staunton, VA
After Crawl Space Encapsulation

Budget Crawl Space Encapsulation in Staunton, VA

Those of us living in homes above a crawl space, taking a breathe is unremarkable until we turn on the air conditioner and the overwhelming stench of mold assaults you.  Besides the nasty smell, mold outbreaks will cause people to suffer respiratory congestion, headache and other equally as uncomfortable ill health effects as they inhale scores of mold spores.  Since the smell was noticed when the air conditioner was turn on, the most probable source of the mold is in the Crawlspace and is best removed by encapsulation. Encapsulation a humidity barrier method developed and improved over the last decade. Engage us for Commercial Mold Services to remove hazardous (toxic) mold colonies from your work place and protect the health of your employees. Mold sickness often prompts people to seek our services and we offer them the most detailed economical mold remediation, designed for their specific situation, to remove mold growth inside home or business.

Crawlspace Encapsulation is a method that separates the home from the outside environment with a vinyl-poly membrane, insulation and sealing tape to prevent humidity rising from the soil or coming from the outside traveling through the crawlspace vents.  High humidity under the home contributes to problems with decaying wood framing, mold, mildew, rodents and moisture loving insects (termites, cockroaches) living and dead. The last decade has advanced our knowledge of air flow in the home and we now understand that 50% or more of what we breathe comes from the crawlspace. Crawl Space Encapsulation is considered the premiere way of removing the source of humidity so necessary for mold growth and controlling the dangerous air pollution in the home.

Steps of Crawlspace Encapsulation:
Prepare the crawlspace by removing all debris including any sharp rocks and leveling the ground.
install a puncture resistant poly floor membrane across the entire earthen floor making sure the edges rise up the foundation walls several inches and sealing all seams with special tape to make it a monolithic barrier (allowing nothing to leak in or out through its great expanse).
Stop ground water intrusion in low water table areas with sump pump or other method.
Insulate foundation walls and seal all vents to prevent energy loss which will give a return of 20% or more energy savings. Crawl Spaces with ductwork can see almost 40% energy savings.

Crawlspace Encapsulation along with improving the air quality in your home, stopping pests from invading, energy conservation and protection against wood rot will increase the home’s value.  Find out how Hero Mold Removal can make all these great home improvements for a reasonable cost just contact us for a free inspection at no charge.

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.
Picture
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  ​​

Picture
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.

Picture
Warranty
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. ​​

Still have questions? No problem, give us a call!

(540) 418-1694
  • Home
  • Services
    • Mold Testing
    • Mold Inspections
    • Mold Removal or Remediation
    • Virginia COVID-19 Disinfectant Services
  • Service Locations
  • Contact Us
  • About Us