Before
After
A business in the Grand Rapids region of Michigan had been exhibiting indicators of continuous moisture issues, with tenants attributing the scent of mustiness and the discoloration in enclosed areas. Initial evaluation showed that about 30 percent of the structural spaces in the property, such as crawl spaces, attic spaces, and wall cavities, harbored active fungal growth over the years due to poor ventilation systems and lack of prevention programs in dealing with the fungus and dampness. The air quality in the property was now undermined, and the building had started manifesting initial signs of structural deterioration and demonstrated a possible health hazard to occupants.
Lyon Restoration carried out a thorough mold inspection on the building with recent equipment for detecting mold and according to professional standards, which indicated the presence of both overt and latent mold all over the building. Their containment procedures, mold remediation by professional means and HEPA filtration systems, repair of damaged materials, and installation of superior ventilation and humidity control mechanisms were all incorporated in their remediation plan. By professionally removing the mold and the moisture that drives it, Lyon Restoration reduced the risk of a recurrence of mold in the property by 80 percent. The restoration process took 8 weeks and relied on the coordination of various special contractors. As a result of the remediation and installation of preventative moisture management systems, indoor air quality in the property was brought back to safe standards, structural integrity was confirmed, and continuous monitoring services were installed to ensure future mold growth was prevented. The property was put back to full occupancy with much better indoor environmental characteristics and without any health-related issues.