Mold & Environmental Remediation
Remediation Experts Serving Kearney & Surrounding Areas
Fast, Professional Mold Removal
Discovering mold growing inside your home or business is an unpleasant discovery that can cause you to feel reasonable stress. Not only is it a nuisance and health risk, it’s also a hassle to get rid of.
Yellow Van Cleaning & Restoration employs experts in the remediation of mold, whether it is confined to a small area within a single room or distributed throughout an entire structure. Specially trained technicians utilize industry best practices to safeguard building inhabitants and return the affected environment to a healthy condition as quickly as possible.
The Yellow Van Difference
Whenever you are dealing with mold, Yellow Van Cleaning & Restoration is your #1 source for disaster restoration services.
Trained & Licensed
Our technicians are IICRC certified and follow industry standards for mold removal.
Mold Inspections
We will inspect and create a customized plan for mold removal in your home or business.
Guaranteed Protection
Your safety is our priority. We will contain mold infested areas before removal to prevent it from spreading.
What is Mold, and Why Should You Care?
Molds are part of a group of microorganisms called fungi that also includes mushrooms and yeasts. Molds are familiar to most people as food spoilers on items such as bread or fruit. Molds are nature’s recycling process. When mold is present inside your home or your commercial property, it can be particularly worrisome.
Mold requires the following conditions to grow:
- Mold spores (which are always present indoors and outdoors)
- The right temperature range, from 60°F to 80°F
- A food supply, which means anything organic such as books, carpets, clothing, wood, drywall, etc.
- A source of moistureThe last condition, moisture, is the only practical factor to control in most houses.
If allowed to grow inside your house, mold can be a problem because:
- It can damage your possessions
- It can cause health problems, for example: “…microbial growth – can cause structural components to lose their integrity, can potentially impact indoor air quality, and may ultimately result in compromised occupant health.” (New Guide to Restorative Drying, DriEaz Education, 2006).
Inspecting For Mold
We will inspect:
- All areas adjacent to the mold growth
- Behind wallpaper – peeled back, if approved by homeowner
- Visual inspection of baseboards, wall outlets, etc.
- In areas where water may have seeped, such as wall cavities, basement subfloors, crawl spaces, etc. by use of moisture detectors and thermal imaging cameras
- Under wall-to-wall carpeting or in areas that have the potential to foster mold growth
Safe Mold Removal
To protect our staff and you and your family from exposure to mold, Yellow Van Cleaning & Restoration follows standards set by the IICRC S520. Here are some things we do:
- The affected area will be sealed off from the rest of your house, either using source containment, area containment, or full containment.
- The workers will be wearing protective gear.
- There may be a need for an exhaust fan removing air from the affected area to the outdoors OR to place the area under negative pressure.
- If transported through your house, moldy materials will be sealed in plastic.
Environmental Remediation
Mold removal is just one of the many services listed under our environmental remediation category. We also do sewage cleanup and decontamination, building deodorizing and odor control, HVAC decontamination, and air duct cleaning.
Our trained environmental remediators can inspect and mitigate the most complicated remediation projects thanks to the most advanced training and inspection instruments available to the industry. We work alongside a third-party industrial hygienist who performs a pre-test and post-test to verify our work. We will bring our clients’ properties back to pre-loss condition quickly while minimizing liability for all involved parties. With just one call you will have the industry’s most knowledgeable environmental remediators at your service.
Prevent Mold Growth After Water Damage
Because your risk of mold growth increases after experiencing a water damage in your property, it is essential that the initial water damage be addressed as quickly as possible to prevent mold growth.
1. Contact your Insurance
First, call your insurance company or agent and report the water damage.
You can expect to discuss these questions and issues:
- How did the water damage occur?
- Is this damage covered by your policy?
- Did the damage occur during the period your policy was in effect?
- Are you reporting the water damage promptly (within 24 hours) to allow quick drying and repairs?
2. Call Yellow Van Cleaning & Restoration
Yellow Van Cleaning & Restoration will clean up the water and make repairs as needed to your house. A thorough and fast cleanup will help avoid mold growth. If you wait too long and mold growth starts, cleanup costs will increase significantly.
This is what you should be looking for:
- Speed – Mold grows quickly; that is why you need us in your house promptly.
- Knowledge – Yellow Van Cleaning & Restoration is certified and trained in water damage restoration and mold remediation.
- Competence – We follow basic, good clean up practices after your water damage.
Here are some things to expect:
- The moisture source is stopped
- Wet items that can’t be salvaged are removed
- What can’t be removed is dried quickly
- Drying is done as quickly and efficiently as possible (to minimize mold growth)
- No refinishing is done until the area is thoroughly dried
For more information about our water or mold damage services, reach out to us today!
Mold Removal In 3 Steps
1.
Contact Us
We’ll come on site and start the inspection.
2.
Sit Back & Relax
We do everything from removal to making needed repairs.
3.
Enjoy
You can rest easy knowing your indoor environment is safe once again.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have visible mold growth, suspect mold growth, or recently had water damage in your home, you should be worried about mold.
Because mold often grows in dark and damp areas, you may not be able to determine the full extent of the problem. Get professional help to safely locate and remove the mold.
All types of mold should be taken seriously. While some types of mold may be considered toxic or more dangerous than other types, all mold is a problem that cannot be ignored.
Mold can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive populations, and those with respiratory conditions or asthma should take extra precautions.
To safely remove mold, the impacted area must be fully contained to limit the spread of mold spores to other areas of your property. We will setup containment areas and utilize HEPA fitration devices to control and reduce airborne mold spores during the remediation process.
What People Are Saying About Us
“I am very impressed. The carpets look great. The young man was very polite and did a thorough job. I appreciate the young man who gave the estimate. The young man who cleaned was prompt, even put up fans so it would dry quickly before guests arrived. I appreciate the spot cleaner provided.”
Joann R.
“It was great. It was just not a hurry up job. Jason explained everything to me before he started cleaning my carpet. (I had an older pet that vomited on it, so had spots). I received a spot cleaner and today Jason gave a sample of coffee. I love coffee. Glad to have the spot removed on hand. Overall the service was great. Jason was a great person too. Just keep up the great work & keep people like Jason working for you. He was right on time even 10 min early, very easy to talk to. Thanks again! For the great job! If I hear to someone needing carpet cleaning I will tell them of your company.”
Harriet J.
"Yellow Van was called upon to clean my house because my furnace malfunctioned and filled my house full of smoke and soot. Yellow Van Cleaning Services did an excellent job. I was very pleased with the efficient, effective work they did. I would recommend them to clean for anyone. Thank you workers and all."
Mae
"A water hose to the clothes washer burst in our new home. We had lived in the new home just 4 months and we had a mess! Water was pouring into the main floor utility room, kitchen, dining room, and living room. To make matters worse, water was running through floor heat vents into the basement which was partially finished.
Yellow Van and their people were very professional, thorough and efficient in taking care of this mess! We would not hesitate to call them again and can confidently recommend them to others needing this service. They were lifesavers! Thank you Dave Keiter and your Yellow Van Crew."
Jim & Kay
“We would like to acknowledge the outstanding workmanship and professionalism shown during our recent water damage, and restoration. We have publicly said accolades about your service and technicians. Your salesperson was quick with his response and assessment of the situation. The technician's workmanship is superior. The drywall repair looks fantastic; he was thorough and very professional with his time. We had our living area carpets cleaned as well as the restoration work done and those look, feel and smell great. Your men certainly give your company a great reputation.”
Charlotte
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