The Flood

Crime scene clean-up/mold remediation is a very serious business. It involves the handling of crime scene cleanup, suicides, mold remediation, and other biohazard cleanup services. Given the nature of these situations, these tasks should not be handled by untrained individuals. Both emotional stress and possible contamination by infectious waste can result from improper handling of these situations.

The Police, Fire Department, EMTs or the Medical Examiner's Office DO NOT clean up a crime or trauma scene when they have finished. They have neither the time nor the expertise. There are few truly qualified companies that can assist you in handling these complex situations. There are serious, life-threatening risks, such as HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis involved if you attempt a clean-up on your own.

Fire damage is a very serious situation and should be addressed immediately. Not only will there be fire damage, but there can also be smoke soot damage and water damage. The water damage comes from the water used to extinguish the fire. Fire damage is a very complex process because there are different types of smoke.

A mold inspection should be the first step to diagnosing or evaluating any mold problem. If you can see questionable growth or stains, you probably need a mold inspection. If you have reason to worry about mold for medical reasons, you probably need a mold inspection. If you have a noticeable odor that smells "musty" or "earthy", you probably need a Utah mold inspection.

There are several groups or government agencies that have published guidelines on mold removal. Fungal contamination of interior surfaces is unacceptable from a health/hygiene standpoint. Area/building evacuation may be necessary before/during mold remediation particularly if high risk occupants are present.