Common questions about mold

Most residential jobs run between $500 and $6,000 depending on how much material has to come out. A small bathroom spot might be under $500. A full basement remediation can be $4,000 to $8,000. We give a firm written price before any work starts.

A typical home job takes 2 to 5 days. Larger jobs with reconstruction can take 1 to 2 weeks. We tell you the exact timeline in the written estimate.

Usually no. We contain the work area so the rest of the home stays clean. If the work is in a main living area or if anyone in the family has serious breathing issues, we may recommend staying elsewhere for a night or two.

It depends on the cause. If mold is from a sudden covered event like a burst pipe, most policies cover it up to a limit. Long-term hidden leaks are usually not covered. We help document everything and work with your adjuster.

Not every dark spot is mold. It could be mildew, dirt, or soot. If it wipes off with a damp cloth and does not come back, it is likely surface mildew. If it stays or comes back within a week, call for an inspection.

For a small spot on tile or grout, yes. Bleach does not really work on porous surfaces like drywall or wood, because it does not reach the roots. Anything larger than a square foot should be looked at professionally.

Yes. We take air and surface samples and send them to a third-party accredited lab. We recommend testing before remediation if the source is unclear, and after remediation as a clearance test.

For emergencies like flooding, same day. For non-emergency inspections, usually within 2 to 5 days depending on the season.

Yes. We hold a North Carolina general contractor license, $2M in general liability, and workers comp. Every remediator on our crew is IICRC certified.

Not if the water source is fixed. Mold cannot grow without moisture. We back our work with a written warranty on the areas we treated.