Hoarding Cleanup Ardmore PA 

Our core principles are simple: Integrity, Loyalty, Honesty and Pride in the work we do and the relationships we build with all of our customers.

Ardmore is one of the most prominent areas in all of Delaware County and their Garden of  Reflection Memorial is a tourist attraction. From the farms to the many restaurants, Ardmore has  become a popular place to raise a family with new home sales booming more than ever. But  within these areas are some home owners suffering from hoarding disorder. Some are  embarrassed and use their efforts to hide their infliction, keeping friends and family away from  their homes, and thusly living in squalor. It is estimated that up to 5% of all people in the world  have some degree of hoarding issues, but because they often feel ashamed, most family  members never discover their living conditions.  

Unlike traditional junk hauling companies that have junk written all over their trucks advertising  the work to all neighbors and passerby’s, our hoarding cleanup team is committed to protecting  your privacy and showing the compassion needed to handle the project. Privacy is important  when dealing with hoarding cleanup and main focus is to transform your living condition into a  respectful living space that you can be proud to bring your friends and family back. We even  offer a service to arrive in unmarked trucks to further prevent others from ever knowing you or  your family member had an issue in the first place. When it comes to hoarding cleanup in  Ardmore and Delaware County our hoarding cleanup team has the experience, attention to  detail and care to handle any situation without disruption. 

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Our Hoarding Cleanup Process:

The goal to every hoarding cleanup job in Ardmore for us is to bring the home back to a safe,  clean and healthy environment. Our hoarding cleanup team in Ardmore are specially trained in  not only dealing with decluttering a home, but also identifying and remediating any sources of  

water damage and mold growth. We keep an open level of communication with all parties  involved in the hoarding cleanup process, and separate any potential valuables in the process.  Our hoarding cleanup approach is as follows: 

Assessment

Evaluating the conditions of the space and safety concerns is the first step in building a remediation scope.

Estimate

This step gives a detailed list of what services will be performed and the final cost associated with the cleanup.

Sorting

We will sort through the items ensuring not to throw away any valuables and which items may be donated aside from the which items will be discarded.

Removal

The items marked as trash will then be placed either into an on-site dumpster or into a vehicle for disposal.

Cleaning

The structure will then be cleaned, sanitized and brought back to a suitable condition for living.

The Risks of Hoarding

Many fire departments are experiencing serious fires, injuries, and deaths as the result of  compulsive hoarding behavior. The excessive accumulation of materials in homes poses a  significant threat to firefighters fighting fires and responding to other emergencies in these  homes and to residents and neighbors. Often, the local fire department will be contacted to help  deal with this serious issue. Since studies suggest that between three and five percent of the 

population are compulsive hoarders, fire departments must become familiar with this issue and  how to effectively handle it. 

Why is hoarding an issue for the fire service? 

  • Hoarding can be a fire hazard. Many occupants die in fires in these homes. Often,  blocked exits prevent escape from the home. In addition, many people who are hoarding  are injured when they trip over things or when materials fall on them. 
  • Responding firefighters can be put at risk due to obstructed exits, falling objects, and  excessive fire loading that can lead to collapse. Hoarding makes fighting fires and  searching for occupants far more difficult. 
  • Those living adjacent to an occupied structure can be quickly affected when a fire  occurs, due to excessive smoke and fire conditions. 

Hoarding Disorder Symptoms  

Hoarding disorder affects emotions, thoughts and behavior. Signs and symptoms may include: 

  • Persistent inability to part with any possession, regardless of its value Excessive attachment to possessions, including discomfort letting others touch or borrow  them or distress at the idea of letting an item go 
  • Cluttered living spaces, making areas of the home unusable for the intended purpose,  such as not being able to cook in the kitchen or use the bathroom to bathe Keeping stacks of newspapers, magazines or junk mail 
  • Letting food or trash build up to unusually excessive, unsanitary levels Acquiring unneeded or seemingly useless items, such as trash or napkins from a  restaurant 
  • Difficulty managing daily activities because of procrastination and trouble making  decisions 
  • Moving items from one pile to another, without discarding anything 
  • Difficulty organizing items, sometimes losing important items in the clutter Shame or embarrassment 
  • Limited or no social interactions 

People with hoarding disorder typically save items because: 

  • They believe these items will be needed or have value in the future 
  • The items have important emotional significance — serving as a reminder of happier  times or representing beloved people or pets 
  • They feel safer when surrounded by the things they save 

Hoarding disorder is different from collecting. People who have collections, such as stamps or  model cars, deliberately search out specific items, categorize them and carefully display their  collections. Although collections can be large, they aren’t usually cluttered and they don’t cause  the distress and impairments that are part of hoarding disorder. 

If you or a family member is suffering from hoarding disorder and need help, reach out to us  today. There is nothing to be embarrassed of, as the first and hardest step in the recovery  process is one you’re taking right now. We understand your situation and make no judgements,  as some of our finest clients whom were proud to call friends, have also been in the same 

position. And just like them, we will help you get back into your home in a quick, safe and cost  effective manner. For hoarding cleanup in Ardmore, call the hoarding cleanup team at Mold  Solutions & Inspections.

About Us

Established in May of 1998, for more than 25 years we have provided an unmatched level of service for mold testing, mold remediation, water damage restoration, fire and smoke cleanup, bio-hazard cleaning, and hoarding cleanup. We have also served as expert witnesses in more than 25 cases in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey in the last 4 years. We are an IICRC certified firm, which means all of our employees are trained and certified with the latest techniques for the highest standard of restoration, and we pride ourselves on our continuing education.

No matter the loss, our mission is to return your home to pre-loss conditions in a safe, quick, and cost-efficient manner. Our core principles are simple: integrity, loyalty, honesty, and pride in the work we do and the relationships we build with all of our customers. We want to make any situation you may encounter as stress-free as possible while returning your home and your life back in order with minimal disruption. We always listen to our clients and commit ourselves to consistently meeting and/or exceeding their expectations with forethought, flexibility, customer focused service, and unmatched quality.

Reviews

Victoria ChaoVictoria Chao
16:19 06 Sep 24
I can't recommend MSI highly enough. Joe responded promptly to my mold testing request and sent out his team the day of. It only took a few days to receive the results via email, and he helped me interpret them over the phone. Throughout the process he was very reachable by email, phone, and text. Exceptional service and team - thank you Joe!
Sandy LaSandy La
17:38 06 Mar 24
We cannot say enough great things about Joe and his whole crew. Professional, patient, thorough, and honest. Will hands down recommend this team of professionals for any remediation or inspections you may have!
Todd O'LearyTodd O'Leary
14:43 05 Mar 24
I can't recommend enough - Joe the owner was great at explaining everything in detail over the phone and really took extra time to make sure he was giving the best service possible.In addition to top notch customer service they were quick, clean, careful and very fairly priced. HIGHLY recommended if you have any mold issues.
Matthew ScobellMatthew Scobell
13:50 13 Jul 23
Joe is amazing. He is easily the most helpful and reliable person I've used for any kind of home services. He responds quickly to all my questions and goes above and beyond to help. I have a very old stone basement that is prone to water and humidity issues and I'm very grateful that I have Joe to help me out with it. I can't recommend him and MSI enough.
Joe TenutoJoe Tenuto
16:23 20 Sep 22
Alice DAlice D
23:11 10 Sep 21
After Ida left our basement floor soaked I called several businesses to try to get the remediation process started before the mold went out of control. Joe, the owner of MSI, called me back within the hour, explained that (understandably) they were very busy, but did arrange for someone to assess the damage that day. Joe kept in communication with me, promised he'd get me on the schedule within a couple of days, and did so. Joe and his team were professional, up-front and thorough. The service from MSI was exceptional. There are not many businesses that are still run this way.
Kevlin KauffmanKevlin Kauffman
12:12 02 Feb 21
Joe is the owner and truly cares about the quality of his work. Joe is professional, punctual, knowledgeable, honest, fair. Joe showed up on time and educated me on the whole process as he performed it. Joe personally called me when the results were in and explained the results. Thank goodness no mold was detected! I (and my friends and family) will be using MSI for all our mold issue!
Michelle HongMichelle Hong
15:32 27 Sep 20
I have called on Joe and his team at MSI three times over the past 7 years. Each time, they were prompt to respond, extremely professional, friendly, quick and thorough. This last time we had a water leak from our third floor bathroom that seeped down to our first floor kitchen. It actually was a great relief in the back of my mind to know that I already had a great contractor in mind. I emailed Joe at 4 am on a Sunday morning and he was on the phone with me by 10 am. He squeezed me into his calendar even though he was already booked solid from a hurricane that had blown through our region the previous week. He is just one of those people who you want to have on your speed dial as a homeowner, even if you hope never to have to use his services. Highly recommend him.
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