When diagnosing and solving a home’s mold problem there are a ton of questions that need to be answered. Ultimately everyone asks “how much does mold removal cost?”
But to effectively (and permanently) solve your mold problem we’ve got to start at the beginning.
How do I know if I have mold in my home?
Some of the first signs of crawl space mold are a damp musty odor that cross-pollinates into the indoor breathing space, feeling symptoms of allergies, red itchy eyes, asthmatic symptoms, and wheezing.
Mold spores can lead to a ton of health problems, so this isn’t something to take lightly if you notice these signs. In most cases hiring a professional to remove the mold is the safest option for you and your family.
TALK TO THE EXPERTS!
Most homeowners that have contacted us over our 32 years of mold removal experience don’t know where the mold issue is. Oftentimes, if they have a crawl space, it originates from there.
Before we get into crawl space mold removal, let’s first provide you with a list of the main sources that can cause mold under your crawl space.
Top Sources of Mold in Your Crawl Space:
- Slow drain leakage
- Tub waste & overflow
- Toilet Wax seals that leak
- Water pipe leaks
- Outside rainwater intrusion
- A foundation that has breaches allowing water in
- High humidity levels
- Irrigation spraying against the house allows water seepage
- Dryer venting does not penetrate the exterior
This is the most important part of mold removal inside a crawl space, as the last thing you want is to hire & invest in a mold removal company, and you’re right back with mold in a matter of weeks again.
So finding the source should be part of your crawl space mold removal process.
Here at the Twin Home Mold Removal Experts, we do not take on a job without detecting & fixing the source. This is why we are the leaders in professional mold remediation.
Our Step-by-Step Process for Mold Removal
- We place an air scrubber inside the home with pure HEPA filtration
- We then fog the crawl space with our botanical in preparation for leak detection & repairs
- Once the leak has been found, we repair & test
- We conduct moisture readings using reading devices and infrared to determine moisture migration
- Depending on moisture content & our readings, we place proper heat drying equipment to eradicate any moisture remaining in building materials. Also includes removing wet soil where needed
- We insert micro mold cameras inside the wall cavity to determine if mold has spread into wall or floor cavities
- Hepa vacuum all building materials that are impacted by mold
- We then apply our Twins Rapid Mold Removal Agent with spray bottles to entire contaminated areas, wipe and reapply where needed
- Inject our fogging agent inside the pipe, and electrical penetrations from crawl space up into wall chases
- Foam expansion all openings
- Fog as a final step to the entire crawl space AND the interior portion of the property
- Post mold test to verify that mold has been 100% eradicated using a 3rd party accredited mold lab
This process was developed and refined over decades of our mold removal experience and has led to many satisfied customers!
How to hire a crawl space mold removal company
When hiring a mold removal company for your crawl space, make sure you ask these questions:
- What’s your guarantee?
- Do you find the source of the mold & repair it?
- What products do you use?
- How long will it take?
- Will you provide me with before & after photos of all the work?
- How much will it cost, and will there be any surprises?
- Do I have to leave my house while you’re doing the work?
- Do you offer financing?
- Will you perform a post-test?
How long does crawl space mold removal take?
With well over 4,300 crawl space mold removal jobs under our belts, the amount of time it takes varies on the following factors:
- How large the crawl space is & how far the mold has spread
- What type of leak source CAUSED the mold contamination. A freshwater leak is different from a sewer water leak
- How accessible your crawl space is, is it a very tight crawl, OR plenty of space to move around
- How wet the crawl space is determines the time it takes, typically 3 days of just drying down if it’s impacted by water damage
- How thick the mold biofilm is on wood substrate determines the time it takes, as a very thick mold layer can take a few applications & wipe down
- Leak repairs also dictate the time. Pipe repair vs. waterproofing can take several days
We have completed crawl space mold removal jobs in as little as 1 day for small jobs, to 8 days for highly contaminated crawl spaces.
How much does mold removal cost for my crawl space?
This is the number one question we get. In our decades of mold inspection and removal experience here’s what to expect as an average cost of mold removal.
Depending on the conditions listed above, the cost to remove mold from a home can be anywhere from $895 if the mold is small to $18,000 if the mold is extreme. Based on your level of mold problems you can expect to pay anywhere in the range.
If those numbers are outside of your price range, we offer a special 30-minute call with the Twins to talk through your mold problem and receive advice from the experts on what you should do to try and solve the problem!
