Water Seepage Leads to Mold Fair Haven, NJ

Challenge

We were dispatched out to a home in Fair Haven, NJ to treat a basement mold problem. Mold formed in this basement because of extensive groundwater seepage through the home’s foundation. The homeowner had already taken care of the groundwater problem. Fortunately, there was no loss of structural integrity to any of the building materials in the basement, so we were able to treat the mold quickly and effectively without resorting to an expensive tear out of the entire basement. However, there was mold growth behind the walls and we needed to access those areas. Three-foot sections of drywall had to be removed in the contaminated areas of the basement so that we could treat the mold behind the walls. 

Solution

We equipped our Personal Protective Gear and treated every square inch of the area with our EPA-registered antimicrobial solution called Mold Abatement Polymer Solution 1, or MAPS 1. This product attacks mold on a cellular level and kills it instantly. We then used our mold stain remover, scrubbed away all the excess mold staining, and then applied our patented sealant MAPS 2.

This application encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it harmless and non-allergenic. MAPS 2 is also moisture-sensitive and will reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent future mold growth. To control the humidity levels, we installed a commercial-grade dehumidifier. These dehumidifiers cost less to run than other dehumidifiers, cover over 3000 square feet, and are energy efficient.