Preventing mold in your unoccupied Hopedale, MA property

8/12/2020 (Permalink)

Call us at any signs of mold, we'll make it "Like it never even happened."

No matter why your Hopedale, MA property is unoccupied, properties left unoccupied can pose challenges for you in the future or new tenants. Mold damage is anything but uncommon in vacant properties. Especially if it's damp. 

At SERVPRO of Southern Worcester County, we see this all the time! Whether you're renting to new tenants, or selling the property all together, mold is no fun and needs to be taken care of before anyone else moves in or uses the property. 

While your property is vacant, and you're checking up only once or a few times a week, water can leak, pipes can burst etc... causing you to have a not so fun time next time you check up. 

Air circulation (or lack of) 

When your Hopedale property is left empty, the windows and doors are closed all the time. This makes it very hard for the air to circulate as it normally would. During the summer this is especially concerning, due to heat and humidity getting trapped inside the home with nowhere to go. Mold loves heat and moisture, so that is just a recipe for growth. If you can, head over to the property multiple times a week during the summer to air it out, open some windows, turn on a fan or two just to get the air moving!

Debris, food, and organic materials. 

Mold also thrives on organic material such as 

• Cotton 
• Wood
• Food 
• Other fabrics 

If any old food, old carpeting etc is left in the property, this is a breeding ground for mold spores, which eventually turn into those black or fuzzy green spots we often see here in our work at SERVPRO of Southern Worcester County. 

When you call us at 508-234-3399, we'll help restore your property! When it comes to vacant properties, it's generally an easier job since nobody is living there, little to no no furniture, documents, artwork... 

If you stop by your vacant rental property or commercial space and notice mold, give us a call at 508-234-3399, we're here to help!!