IICRC S520-compliant removal across every scenario — surface colonies, cavity infestations, post-water-event growth, HVAC contamination.
Category Assessment
📋Water Category Classification & Protocol Selection
IICRC S520 links mold removal protocol to the water category that caused the moisture — Category 1 (clean), Category 2 (grey), or Category 3 (black/sewage). A Category 3 event requires full PPE escalation and enhanced containment that isn't needed for Category 1. Our Buckingham, FL crews classify the source before selecting the removal protocol.
Containment
🔥Negative Air Containment Setup
Physical containment is established before any material removal — 6-mil poly barriers, zipper entries, HEPA negative air machines creating inward airflow, and sealed HVAC registers. Spore migration during removal is prevented, not managed after the fact.
Extraction
🔨Contaminated Material Removal
Physical removal of all contaminated porous materials from your Buckingham, FL property — properly bagged and disposed. Remaining surfaces HEPA-vacuumed before biocide application.
Treatment
💧EPA Biocide Application
After physical extraction, remaining structural surfaces are treated with EPA-registered antimicrobial agents rated for the contamination category. For Category 3 events, enhanced disinfectants are used. Encapsulant is applied to salvageable structural wood where warranted.
Drying
💨Structural Drying Where Needed
Structural drying after water-event removal: desiccant or refrigerant dehumidifiers, air movers, daily MC readings. We don't assume dry — we measure it.
Clearance
📄Independent Post-Removal Air Sampling
An independent industrial hygienist collects post-removal air samples from the treated zone and outdoor comparative samples — processed by an accredited laboratory. You receive a written clearance report, not just a contractor's assurance the job is done.