Mold damage in Long Island wine storage is more common than most collectors realize, especially in areas like Orient Point on the North Fork. What started as a passion for making and collecting wine quickly turned into costly damage due to improper storage and hidden moisture conditions In this particular case, the homeowner had been […]
Mold remediation in Selden often reveals more than what a homeowner expects. During a recent project, I removed mold-affected paneling and raised flooring inside a closet and uncovered a dresser completely covered in mold. The growth was heavy and spread across the entire surface. The homeowner was informed right away. Because the dresser was made […]
Mold Remediation in Farmingville, NY: Hidden Mold from a Poorly Installed Wall AC Unit When homeowners in Farmingville, NY called us about a strange odor coming from their living room, they had no idea the culprit was their wall air conditioning unit. Poor installation had caused water to leak inside the wall, creating the perfect […]
I was recently hired by a homeowner in Smithtown, New York, for what was supposed to be a routine mold removal job. They had spotted some mold in one corner of the basement and only wanted me to tackle just that area. When I arrived, we started our prep work. Setting up containments, bringing in […]
When it comes to selling your Long Island home, there are numerous factors that can influence its marketability and value. While aesthetics, location, and size are often at the forefront of consideration. There’s one silent culprit that can significantly impact a home’s saleability, mold. Mold is not only a health hazard but can also sabotage […]
The Recent Heavy Rains left many Long Island homeowners with water damaged basements. It’s important to understand the risks of performing your own mitigation and how it pertains to mold growth in your home.Cleaning up flooding yourself can lead to mold growth for several reasons: INCOMPLETE WATER REMOVAL: When you attempt to clean up flooding […]
THERE ARE MANY TOOLS for finding mold in your home. In my latest video segment of, “Whats In My Bag” i share with you one of my favorites and something that everyone has. The Flashlight is a device that many homeowners have available. With many functions and uses it really is very important. Its multi […]
RECENTLY, I WAS INVITED OUT to Coach Realty in Stony Brook NY. If you have never been to the area it is quite nice. This visit was set up to discuss mold, mold remediation and the various situations the agents may find themselves in when involved in the buying and selling of homes. Not wanting […]
Ride along with me as I visit homes in South Hampton NY and Farmingville NY to provide homeowners with estimates for mold remediation. I also stop at a famous Long Island landmark! At the first home I check out a basement storage area with 2 crawl spaces. A dehumidifier was never used in the area […]
The mold i saw when i walked into the basement of this Shelter Island home amazed me. Heavy growth on all the sheetrock! What happened here to cause this? With the home unoccupied, the boiler in the basement malfunctioned causing a water damage. It sat for sometime before being discovered and as time went on […]