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Mold Remediation
Mold is a symptom. Before anything is removed, the water has to be found and stopped, or the problem returns in the same wall six months later. We remediate under containment, dry the affected structure, and coordinate independent third-party clearance testing to verify the work area meets the applicable clearance standards.
The two questions that decide a mold job are where the water came from and whether it has stopped. We will not remediate around an active leak, because the result is a clean wall that fails again. If the source has not been found yet, say so on the walkthrough — that is a normal starting point, not a problem.
Everything is documented as it happens — moisture readings, photographs before, during and after — and cleared by an independent party. On a claim or a sale, that record is what carries the argument.
What the scope covers
- Proper containment sized to the affected area
- Removal of affected drywall, insulation, flooring and cabinetry
- Specialized cleaning of remaining surfaces
- Drying with monitored moisture readings
- Antimicrobial treatment where the protocol calls for it
- Coordination with the industrial hygienist on protocol and clearance
Common questions
Mold Remediation, answered.
- Do I need a mold test before you can quote?
- Not always. For a small, visible, single-source problem we can scope from a walkthrough. For an insurance claim, a real estate transaction, or anything over roughly 100 square feet, an independent protocol from an industrial hygienist is worth the money — it defines the scope, and it is what the clearance is measured against.
- Will my insurance cover it?
- It depends on the cause. Sudden discharge, such as a burst supply line, is commonly covered. Long-term seepage and deferred maintenance usually are not. We document the condition thoroughly either way, because on a claim the documentation is what determines whether it gets paid.
- Can I stay in the house?
- Usually yes, if the containment isolates the work area and there is a functional bathroom and kitchen outside it. We will tell you up front if the scope makes that impractical.
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Tell us what you are dealing with.
Tell us what was found, what work is planned and when the property needs to be ready. We will walk the site, define the scope and provide a written proposal with the work sequence, exclusions, schedule and price.