LEAD ABATEMENT / REMOVAL

Mold Abatement / Mold Removal Service

What's all this commotion about mold? Most people know that mold is not a healthy thing to have in a home or business. But who really knows why? Mold has been around since the beginning of time but starting around 2002 mold has been big news in Texas. In 2003 the average claim size in Texas jumped from $5,000 per incident to $30,000 prompting insurance companies to quickly raise rates to compensate for the increase in size and volume of the claims.

The following is a brief summary that will help you understand what all the buzz is all about:

• Cause of mold in buildings: Molds usually appear because of excessive moisture which is often a result of construction defects, roof leaks, poor window seals, cracked joints, leaking pipes, condensation, flooding or toilet overflows. Natural disasters in Texas have contributed to a significant portion of the mold problems.
• Where mold grows: Mold can grow on just about any materials including wood, drywall, sheetrock, or ceiling tiles that are constantly exposed to high levels of moisture. 
• Effects of mold on humans: Although most types of mold are not hazardous to healthy people, prolonged or excessive exposure can cause a number of health problems. The most notorious problems are with Black Mold (Stachybotrys chartarum or Stachybotrys atra).
• Texas mold trends: Cities such as Houston or Dallas often have high levels of humidity that can lead to more pervasive mold formation. And the recent weather problems in Texas, including massive amounts of rainfall, flooding and hurricanes can take credit for a large portion of the mold problems.
• Impact on insurance: Mold claims in Texas have traditionally been filed on homeowners policies but are now just as likely to advance into the commercial sector and affect such lines as commercial property, commercial liability, products liability, builders' risk/construction defects and even workers' compensation. Texas policyholders have seen a dramatic rise in their insurance premiums along with a reduction in the scope of coverage afforded under both personal and commercial insurance policies. Many insurance carriers now have specific exclusions regarding mold.

HP EnviroVision Mold Removal Services

The first rule of treating mold is that you cannot remediate any mold issues until the moisture issues have been identified and corrected. With that in mind, HP EnviroVision mold remediation projects will:

• Include a formal work plan / estimate
• Identify the source of the mold
• Contain the mold from spreading
• Kill the mold and remove the dead mold
• Protect the cleansed area from future growth

There is no "typical" mold removal project; each situation is unique and the estimate for remediation is based on the extent of the damage and the size of the area to be treated. See how HP EnviroVision tackled mold remediation for an entire apartment complex in Ft Worth Texas.

Customers who choose HP EnviroVision for mold remediation do so because of our reputation of performing to the highest standards. We meet or exceed regulations for holding a Texas Mold Remediation Contract License (Texas Requirements). Don't take chances with firms that take shortcuts, fail to meet standards or are constantly at odds with Texas environmental agencies. Call HP EnviroVision to schedule a estimate for your lead remediation project.