Conditions for Mold Growth

3/16/2021 (Permalink)

Water damage undetected created mold behind a dishwasher.

Spring is here and summer is not far behind. When living on the Jersey Shore you can be certain that there will be moisture lurking.  Maybe in the attic, basement, crawlspace or in that box of old clothes in the closet you haven’t opened in years.  It has been a wet winter, and with water comes mold. Once the warmer temperatures hit those moist areas, it is a perfect environment for mold growth.  Heat, humidity and moisture are the number one cause of mold in homes or businesses. Mold will continue to grow if the conditions are right.  We get many calls this time of year just for these reasons.  Callers often ask, will the mold come back once it is cleaned or treated? and our answer is, only if you change the conditions that caused the mold in the first place. A simple example is a crawlspace that has a leaky pipe unrepaired or the hole in the roof that turned your attic black.  Repairs and the changes to the environment have to be made dry and clean to avoid regrowth.

SERVPRO of Manahawkin is proud to serve our local communities as a resource for facts and suggestions about mold. As remediators, who actually do the work on a regular basis, we have come to know the conditions typical to the shore area.  We are always here to help, and always available to answer any questions you may have. If you have mold or think you may have a problem, call us for an evaluation.

To get the facts on mold, check out our Mold Remediation and Restoration page on our website. 

If you suspect mold in your home, don’t let it get out of hand.

Call us at (609) 549-0379.