Telluride, CO Mold Damage Remediation

As a popular destination in San Miguel County for events like the Telluride Film Festival and our nationally recognized ski resort, our position in the San Juan Mountains and the high volume of snowfall every year can attribute to elevated moisture and humidity concerns. Post-storm damage and moisture infiltrations can expose homes and businesses in the area to mold and microbial development. Our SERVPRO remediation team can help with: 

  • Mold removal
  • Basement mold remediation
  • Bathroom mold removal
  • Attic mold removal
  • Black mold
  • Mold inspections

How Common is Attic Mold in Telluride Properties?  

With more than 175 inches of expected snowfall every year, there are weeks where snow sits on roofs or powerful rainstorms pass through the town and threaten aging building envelopes. When vulnerabilities exist like deteriorating supports or missing shingles, moisture can penetrate the attic space and find ideal conditions for mold development. The warm, moist climate of a damaged attic can allow for mold spores to spread quickly to organic host materials. 

How Does SERVPRO Remove Black Mold from Telluride Homes? 

Mold removal ultimately involves several practices and techniques based on the hosting materials involved and their condition at the time of mold inspections. SERVPRO professionals intend to prevent the need for black mold damage repairs when possible through a series of surface treatment solutions ranging from sanding and dry ice blasting to antimicrobial cleaning.

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SERVPRO of Montrose / Telluride

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – (970) 240-6970

Understanding Mold

Confusion and misunderstanding surround the topic of mold and mold remediation. Some restoration businesses even make claims to remove all mold from a building. This is a fallacy. Mold spores occur naturally almost everywhere, both indoors and outdoors. These microscopic spores float along in the air and can enter a home or business through windows and HVAC systems. Consider these facts:

  • Mold is present almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors.
  • Mold spores are microscopic and float along in the air, and may enter your home through windows, doors, or AC/heating systems or even hitch a ride indoors on your clothing or on a pet.
  • Mold spores thrive on moisture. Mold spores can quickly grow into colonies when exposed to water. These colonies may produce allergens, irritants, and toxins. 
  • Before mold remediation can begin, any sources of water or moisture must be addressed. Otherwise, the mold may return. 
  • Mold often produces a strong, musty odor and can lead you to possible mold problem areas.
  • Even higher-than-normal indoor humidity can support mold growth. Keep indoor humidity below 45 percent.

Faster to Any Size Disaster

Mold spreads quickly, so a minor mold infestation can quickly escalate into a major problem. We’re dedicated to responding immediately when you contact us. A fast response lessens the damage, limits further damage, and reduces cost.

Locally Owned, with National Resources

We are proud to be an active member of this community. SERVPRO of Montrose / Telluride is locally owned and operated, so we’re already nearby and ready to help Telluride residents and business owners with any size mold contamination.

We are proud to serve our local communities:

Highly Trained Water and Mold Restoration Specialists

We are trained mold damage specialists who get started quickly to get your home or business back to normal, with specific training and certifications to handle your restoration needs. Learn about our water and mold training and certificates.

The Mold Remediation Process

Every mold damage scenario is different and requires a unique solution, but the general mold remediation process stays the same. The steps listed below illustrate our “typical” process:

Step 1: Emergency Contact - (970) 240-6970

The mold cleanup and restoration process begins when you call us. Our representative will ask a series of questions to help us determine the necessary equipment, resources, and personnel.

Step 2: Inspection and Mold Damage Assessment

We determine the scope of the mold damage by carefully inspecting your property for visible signs of mold. Since mold can be hidden, we use various technologies to detect mold and hidden water sources. 

Step 3: Mold Containment

To keep the mold spores from spreading further, we will use various mold containment procedures. Our professionals may use physical barriers and negative air pressure to isolate the contaminated area and to help prevent the mold spores from spreading through your Telluride, CO home or business. Also, we’ll turn off the property’s fans and heating and cooling systems to prevent the spread of mold.

Step 4: Air Filtration

We use powerful air scrubbers, HEPA vacuums, and other filtration equipment to remove microscopic mold spores out of the air. This air filtration process and our mold containment process help to prevent the spread of these mold spores while the mold remediation is in process.

Step 5: Removing Mold and Mold-Infested Materials

Depending on the amount of mold growth and the types of surfaces involved, the mold remediation process can vary significantly. In general, we’ll use antifungal and antimicrobial treatments to eliminate mold colonies and to help prevent new colonies from forming. Depending on the severity of the infestation, we may need to remove drywall, carpeting, and other porous materials.

Step 6: Cleaning Contents and Sanitizing

We clean your furniture, decorative items, curtains, clothing, and other restorable items affected by mold, using a variety of cleaning techniques to clean and disinfect your belongings. We’re also trained to remove odors and provide deodorization using fogging equipment.

Step 7: Restoration

During the remediation process, it’s often necessary to remove porous building materials like subfloors, drywall, and carpet. The restoration step returns your Telluride, CO home or business back to normal. Depending on the severity of mold damage, the restoration step may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall, or it may involve a substantial reconstruction project.

SERVPRO knows Mold

SERVPRO of Montrose / Telluride has the expertise to make any mold problem a memory in Telluride, CO. We have seen the distress homeowners experience upon finding mold at their property. SERVPRO can help calm any mold concerns. Our trained professionals have the equipment and knowledge it takes to properly remediate mold. Call (970) 240-6970 - We are ready and waiting to respond to your emergency.