Containment-based remediation following IICRC S520 guidance — affected materials removed, surfaces treated with EPA-registered antimicrobials, post-remediation verification when needed.
Mold isn't just a surface phenomenon. Mold grows hyphae — root-like filaments that penetrate porous materials. Wiping the visible growth on the surface of drywall, wood, or carpet pad doesn't remove the mold growing inside the material. Within days or weeks the visible growth returns, often more aggressively than before.
Professional remediation removes the moldy material itself when it's porous and significantly affected. For non-porous and semi-porous materials (sealed wood, metal, hard plastics), surface treatment with EPA-registered antimicrobials is appropriate. The IICRC S520 standard guides which materials get removed vs. treated — we follow that standard.
Standard approach for residential mold remediation, scaled by job size.
Why household cleaners fail and what professional treatment actually does.
We don't make medical claims. We don't tell you that mold caused a specific health problem — that's a question for your physician. We can document mold presence, identify species via lab testing, and remove the source; the medical interpretation of exposure is outside our scope.
We also don't guarantee mold "won't come back" — that depends on whether the underlying moisture source is addressed and stays addressed. If the source recurs, mold will recur. We'll tell you what we observe about source control and let you make the longer-term decisions.
Bleach doesn't kill mold rooted in porous materials. Real remediation requires containment, removal, and verification. We do it right the first time.