Mould Remediation
Black Sheep Environmental specializes in mould remediation and our team of skilled technicians can facilitate testing to determine the existence of mould in your home. We always work quickly and safely to return your home or business back to a healthy environment.
Mould is a living organism that can cause major health problems if not addressed. Mould cannot be removed using typical home house cleaning methods. It is very resilient and specific chemicals and processes must be used to ensure the mould is remediated fully.
Often, mould is discovered during remodeling and renovation. We will remove all visible mould, however, there is a possibility more may be found if renovation or demolition is continued because it is often caused by leaky pipes in the walls and flooding which won’t be discovered until after the floor is taken up.
If you are a general contractor and require assistance with mould, please contact Jason Law directly at 778-549-5374.
Samples
You or your contractor should hire a qualified person, like a hygienist, to collect samples. The hygienist will have those samples analyzed in a lab and provide a report which indicates where the mould is.
Common indicators you may have mould in your home:
- Musty smell
- Physical symptoms – sneezing, runny noses, red eyes, cough and skin rashes (which lessen when you are not at home)
- Your allergies or asthma are irritated when you are at home
Quote
After reviewing the Sample Results, we will come and visit your location to assess how much work needs to be done and what kind of set up we will need. Any special instructions you may have for us, or additional work which may be required can be discussed at this time.
Following our visit, we will provide you a quote estimating time and costs for your mould remediation.
Mould Remediation
What to expect
Our technicians arrive onsite and after a brief walk through, set up a containment. This operates under negative air pressure and will ventilate outside your home. The ventilation uses HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Arrestance) air filters that ensure the air coming from the containment has no more than .7 microns of particulates, which means, the air is clean.
Our technicians will be wearing personal protective equipment. You will see:
- Coveralls (with a hood and booties)
- A half mask with HEPA filters, or a full PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) mask, depending on the risk level of the remediation
- Gloves
- Safety Glasses
If you have any questions during the remediation, please call the number provided. Remember that while the containment is set up that part of the house/building cannot be accessed. It is unsafe to enter unless you are a qualified technician and dressed in proper personal protective equipment.
Check out the pictures below to see what a containment might look like in your home.
Outside the Containment
Inside the Containment
If there is an emergency our technicians are trained to deal with it safely. There is a qualified first aid attendant onsite as part of the crew and we provide training to our staff to ensure they know proper health and safety procedures.
Clean-up
All our debris is double bagged in 6 mil poly bags. It is labelled clearly and taken to a special dump site where they can dispose of it responsibly.
The inside of the containment is HEPA vacuumed and wiped down thoroughly. If necessary a hygienist will do an air clearance in your home to make sure the air is clean.
We make every effort to leave your home as tidy as we can! Here are some examples of what your home might look like after we complete the remediation.
