Mold Remediation for Crawl Spaces in Atlanta, GA

Crawl Space Mold Protection and Removal

Do you want to treat mold in your crawl space? ES America provides specialized mold remediation services for crawl spaces and other underground areas. We have more than 20 years of experience working on residential and commercial properties. From stand-alone houses and apartment buildings to retail, hospitality, and office buildings.

Our highly trained and well-qualified team has experience across the built environment. From interiors and attics to basements and crawl spaces. We will inspect your space for mold problems, remove mold, and prevent future mold growth.

What are Crawl Spaces?

A crawl space is a name given to any of the unoccupied, narrow, low-clearance spaces beneath the floor. These areas are primarily responsible for keeping buildings off the soil in order to control moisture levels.

As you might expect, the crawl space is named after its size. There is typically not enough room to stand in these spaces, which means you have to crawl to get around. While these underground spaces vary significantly in size, anything larger than 1.5 meters in height is normally called a basement.

Why do Crawl Spaces get so Moldy?

Mold issues are common in crawl spaces for two primary reasons:

Firstly, due to their location, there is a higher level of humidity and moisture in crawl spaces compared to enclosed living areas. These spaces are right against the ground, which means moisture is always nearby and ready to invade. There’s also a lack of fresh air in these spaces, with poor ventilation known to increase mold growth.

Secondly, these spaces are rarely visited, as they’re enclosed and not easy to access. This doesn’t create mold by itself. However, it does mean that mold often goes undetected for months or years at a time. If flooding or burst pipes cause water damage and it goes undetected, mold spores are likely to flourish in the foundation walls.

What Types of Mold Grow in a Crawl Space?

Much like a basement, the mold in a crawl space can be divided into two categories. These categories are allergenic or white molds and toxic or black molds. White molds can cause allergic reactions, but black molds are typically much more harmful. Black molds are characterized by their dark appearance and strong, musty odor.

In order to prevent mold growth in your crawl space, you should install a vapor barrier. A vapor barrier is a plastic sheeting that is placed over the ground under the floor joists. This will create a barrier between the organic material in the soil and the air in your crawl space, depriving mold of its food source.

The Health Risks Associated with Mold:

Mold is a type of fungus that flourishes in some indoor conditions. It thrives in moist, warm environments — especially in underground areas and around water leaks. Crawl spaces are the perfect environment for mold. This is why it’s so important to be proactive when it comes to prevention and remediation.

If you fail to treat mold in your crawl space, it can affect the air quality throughout your entire building. Exposure to mold can cause a range of allergic symptoms, including sneezing, coughing, and itching. Repeated exposure to mold can also cause more serious problems, including respiratory problems, headaches, and fatigue.

Crawl Space Mold Remediation

At ES America, we specialize in removing mold from crawl spaces, no matter how many square feet they are. We provide tailored solutions on a case-by-case basis. This includes mold sampling services, indoor air quality testing, and comprehensive mold removal. In addition, we also provide a wide range of asbestos abatement and removal services.

Our mold remediation service is second to none, with trained technicians and advanced equipment combined to provide a high-quality service. We use effective cleaning solutions, such as hydrogen peroxide and Concrobium. Plus, we have access to high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) vacuum machines.

The Environmental Services of America Difference

At ES America, we have more than two decades of industry experience. Regardless of your building size or the extent of your mold problems, you can rely on professional integrity and outstanding customer service at all times. Our team is fully qualified and highly experienced, and we use protective equipment to ensure the safety of everyone involved.

Along with mold remediation, our locally-owned business also provides asbestos management and related environmental protection services. If you need mold remediation for your crawl space or elsewhere, please call the friendly team at ES America.

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