If you've never had mold remediation done, the process can feel like a black box. Here's exactly what reputable, IICRC-certified remediation involves — step by step.
Step 1: Inspection and assessment
We inspect the property, use thermal imaging and moisture meters to find the moisture source, and take air or surface samples when needed. You receive a written scope of work and a clear price before anything begins.
Step 2: Containment
Before any removal, we seal off the work area with plastic barriers and establish negative air pressure using HEPA air scrubbers. This keeps spores from spreading into unaffected rooms.
Step 3: Air filtration
Industrial HEPA air scrubbers run continuously, capturing 99.97% of airborne particles down to 0.3 microns — including mold spores — during and after the work.
Step 4: Removal of contaminated materials
Porous materials that can't be cleaned — drywall, insulation, carpet — are removed, bagged, and disposed of according to regulations. This is where the actual "removal" happens.
Step 5: Cleaning and treatment
Surfaces are HEPA-vacuumed and treated with EPA-approved antimicrobial products. Structural framing is cleaned and, where needed, encapsulated.
Step 6: Drying
The moisture source is corrected and the structure is dried with industrial dehumidifiers and air movers. Materials are monitored with moisture meters until they reach safe levels.
Step 7: Clearance testing
The final — and most important — step. Independent air sampling confirms spore levels have returned to normal before containment comes down. Reputable companies include this; cut-rate ones skip it.
Step 8: Prevention
We recommend steps to prevent recurrence: fixing leaks, improving ventilation, controlling humidity, and in crawl spaces, installing a vapor barrier. Our work is backed by a 12-month warranty.
How long does it take?
Most residential projects take 1–5 days depending on size and whether structural drying is needed.
Ready to start? Call (844) 393-2902 for a free inspection and a clear, written scope of work.
