Mould Removal and Remediation for Accomodation and Rental Properties

Are you living in a high rise apartment, sky-scraper or units?

Essential Shield mould management and prevention can help tentants and owners living in high density apartments. 

Here are some tips in managing mould in apartments.

In most cases there is a waterproofing membrane on the roof, as these membranes age, they can fail to allow water into the concrete. It is important to keep a regular check on the ceiling and upper wall surfaces within the apartment. 

Should you notice mould starting to form on a ceiling this should be investigated immediately.

If you are an owner-occupier,  report this to the body corporate. If you are renting this should be reported to your property manager. Property Managers can contact us here.

If left alone or not attended too, the mould ingress may evolve very rapidly, especially during an extended period of heavy rain.

If not addressed things can escalate from a relatively cost-effective fix to an issue that can cost many thousands of dollars to address.

Other important aspects of mould prevention in these units, on any floor, are:

• Ensure that the unit is regularly aired out, ideally daily. Good air-flow is key!

• Ensure that the likes of windowsills and other flat surfaces throughout the apartment are cleaned regularly, dust build-up can lead to mould ingress.

• Ensure that furniture located against walls is positioned in such a manner that adequate airflow can pass between the furniture and the wall, especially beds. Regularly do a check to ensure that there is no dust build-up behind this furniture, dust attracts moisture from the air and this leads to mould ingress.

Essential Shield offers its 100% naturally based mould and mildew remediation and removal services in Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane South and Brisbane North, Sunshine Coast, Gympie and Hervey Bay.