Mold contamination poses a risk to occupant health and building integrity. We respect those concerns and do the work needed to address the threat thoroughly and quickly. For more than 30 years, we have been identifying and remediating mold and indoor air quality hazards throughout Chester, Montgomery, Bucks, Berks, Lancaster, Lehigh, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties as well as the surrounding Tri-State area. Our effective mold remediation maximizes the physical removal of mold from surfaces, removes mold-impacted materials, and utilities HEPA filtration to reduce airborne spores. We reveal possible moisture sources that support indoor mold growth. We investigate leaks, water infiltration, ventilation, insulation, and mold migration. We identify repairs, protections, dehumidification, grading, and drainage systems to prevent regrowth. EMG’s training, certifications, knowledge and experience generate the confident results you need and the long-term solutions you want.

We also understand the misconceptions and fears often associated with mold contamination. With EPA-recommended and scientifically-backed best practices, we implement the practical solutions that address the risks and realities of indoor mold growth. With quick response and professionalism, our staff expedites the identification and remediation of mold problems. We provide the accurate, helpful information needed to protect your health and property investment long after our work is done. EMG serves clients throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey with the fast, reliable results and solutions they- and you- should expect.

• Mold Remediation: Indoor Relative-Humidity Reduction, Water-Infiltration Diversion Systems, Building Ventilation and Insulation Analysis, Interior Demolition, Mold-Impacted Material Removal, HEPA Cleaning, Antimicrobial Treatments, and HEPA Air Scrubbing

• Mold Inspections

• Indoor Mold Testing and Air Sampling

• Indoor Clean out and Mold-Impacted Material Disposal

• Gray-water Cleanup and Disposal

• Mold Cleaning

• Indoor Air Quality Testing

• Exterior Drainage and Soil Re-grading

• Third-party, Certified Mold Sample Lab Analysis

• Indoor Air Remediation Systems

• Mold and Indoor Air Quality Risk Assessment

Mold Removal, Remediation, and Cleaning Services

Mold-Impacted Material Removal and Disposal

Removing mold from indoor spaces begins with removing moldy contents and materials. This includes removal and disposal of mold-impacted, porous materials that have remained wet for more than 48-hours, show repeat water damage, or have visible mold growth. Porous materials that often require removal include stored building materials, books, papers, cardboard boxes, fabrics, unfinished furniture, upholstered furniture, fiberglass insulation, ceiling tiles, carpets, rugs, and floor padding. Soft goods that can be laundered need to be bagged and sealed until they can be washed and completely dried. Non-porous items that can be decontaminated must be HEPA vacuumed and/or damp-wiped with or without a biocide, cleaned and dried completely. These items can then be sealed to prevent recontamination during remediation activities.

Demolition, HEPA Cleaning, Treatment, and Air Scrubbing

Mold Remediation is typically conducted through a combination of HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filtering, cleaning of exposed surfaces, selective demolition of porous materials, treatment with a biocide to kill any active mold growth, and sealing the surfaces with a spray sealant. The air within the work area is filtered with the use of a HEPA-filtered air scrubber to remove residual airborne spores.

Biocides and Sealants

After physical removal of surface mold, EMG Remediation Services can utilize various sealants and biocides to treat mold impacted surfaces. Biocides are spray applied and used to kill existing mold growth. The sealants create a moisture barrier and hinder reactivation. Sealants can be clear, for areas where overspray may be a problem, or white-tinted where a brighter finish is preferred. All of the sealants include anti-microbial agents such as Microban®, which impedes mold growth for up to six months after application.

HEPA Air Scrubbing and Filtration

HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) machines circulate and remove air contaminants. These large, industrial scrubbers can be used to clear indoor air space of odors and potential indoor air quality impurities.

Drainage and Soil Re-grading

Controlling moisture in a building is the most important factor in preventing mold growth. The critical first step to controlling moisture is to eliminate the water source. Along with sound, routine building maintenance, re-grading exterior foundation drainage can eliminate even stubborn, recurring water problems.   EMG Remediation evaluates numerous factors that contribute to water infiltration including ineffective or misdirected drainage, inadequate dehumidification, undersized or clogged downspout and drains, insufficient ventilation, damaged or inappropriate flashing, and missing or decayed sealing and roofing materials.

Mold Identification, Testing, and Certified Lab Results

Not all molds or indoor air pollutants cause the same health effects. Different types are indicative of specific conditions. Therefore, identification of the mold or contaminates through air sampling, bulk material, swab, or tape lift samples can provide useful information. In some cases, analysis confirms a suspect material is not harmful and other causes of health concerns can be investigated. We only use laboratories which specialize in microbial analysis. Our testing laboratories are certified by both the AIHA and NVLAP for mold and environmental analysis.

• American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)

• National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP)

Indoor Air Remediation and Ventilation Systems

EMG Remediation conducts a complete overview and assesses the multiple structural and building system variables that can affect indoor air quality. Then a site-specific remediation system is engineered, installed, and validated to confirm proper ventilation and air quality standards. Many variables can affect indoor air quality including poorly maintained HVAC systems, mold contamination, inadequate humidification or dehumidification, sewer system deficiencies, off-gases from in-ground contaminates, poor ventilation, ineffective or misdirected drainage, undersized or clogged downspouts and drains, damaged or inappropriate flashing, and missing or decayed sealing and roofing materials.

Mold and Indoor Air Quality Risk Assessment

With more than 25-years experience, EMG recognizes the conditions that can cause indoor air quality problem such as bacterial and microbial growth. EMG also evaluates samples and analyzes for hazardous chemicals such as volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, solvents, and particulates. Visual inspection and sampling can clarify and identify these hazards. Specifically with mold issues, health complications primarily occur from inhalation and contact with live, toxic mold spores. However, people can experience allergic reactions to any mold and even to dead mold. In susceptible people like the young, old, chronically ill, or immunocompromised, mold can trigger a severe health crisis. Both the visual inspection and laboratory analysis can help determine risks and mold remediation needs.