Hoarding Cleanup Levittown PA
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Hoarding disorder is a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them. A person with hoarding disorder experiences distress at the thought of getting rid of the items, and can become belligerent towards those offering help or trying to throw away items that they believe to have great value. Hoarding often creates a living space with little to no room, which can be not only a major fire hazard, but also cause structural damage to the building due to excessive weight. People with hoarding disorder are often unaware of the severity of the issue, making it a challenge to assist them by calling a hoarding cleanup company. But intensive treatment can help someone experiencing hoarding disorder to comprehend the dangers of their choices, and make the necessary changes needed to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
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We at Mold Solutions & Inspections have been helping people with hoarding disorder since 1998. We are not a junk company that simply discards all items without any care or compassion. We will search for specific items, important documents and look for anything within the dwelling you may want to keep, as well as bring items we may think are important to your attention. We’ll work with you, step-by-step, to instill trust while properly ridding your space of items that can prove harmful to you and your loved ones. 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 Levittown and Bucks County, our hoarding cleanup team has the experience, attention to detail and care to handle any situation without disruption.
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.Â
Why is hoarding an issue for the fire service?Â
- 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.Â
- 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:Â
- They believe these items will be needed or have value in the futureÂ
- The items have important emotional significance — serving as a reminder of happier times or representing beloved people or petsÂ
- They feel safer when surrounded by the things they saveÂ
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.Â
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 Levittown, 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.
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