Mold follows moisture. We remove the growth under containment and fix the moisture problem that caused it, so you are not paying for the same job twice.
Mold can start growing on wet drywall, wood and carpet backing within 24 to 48 hours. In Napa, the most common places we find it are crawl spaces under older homes, attics with roof leaks or poor ventilation, bathrooms without working exhaust fans, and behind walls where a slow leak went unnoticed.
Real remediation means containing the work area under negative air pressure, filtering the air with HEPA air scrubbers, physically removing mold-damaged porous materials, cleaning and treating structural surfaces, and then drying everything. Spraying a product over visible mold without removing it or fixing the moisture source does not solve anything.
These steps limit damage while help is on the way.
We find the extent of growth and, more importantly, the moisture source feeding it.
Poly barriers and negative air keep spores from spreading to clean areas.
Mold-damaged porous materials are removed and bagged inside containment.
Framing and hard surfaces are HEPA vacuumed, cleaned and treated.
Moisture is corrected, the area is dried, and clearance testing can be arranged.
Contained removal of dark mold growth and correction of the moisture behind it
Read more →Cleaning mold from roof sheathing and rafters and fixing the ventilation or leak behind it
Read more →Removing mold from joists and subfloors under raised-foundation homes and controlling moisture
Read more →Sealed vapor barriers, vent sealing and dehumidification for persistently damp crawl spaces
Read more →Sealing or improving crawl space vents and adding conditioning to control moisture
Read more →Cleaning mold from air handlers, coils, drain pans and ductwork
Read more →Cleaning or replacing mold-contaminated ductwork in attics and crawl spaces
Read more →Cleaning mold from window units, mini-splits and central AC components
Read more →Cleaning mold from furnaces, heat pumps and their closets and plenums
Read more →Visual inspection, moisture mapping and coordination of independent air and surface sampling
Read more →Independent verification that mold remediation was successful before containment comes down
Read more →Cleaning settled mold spores and dust from rooms and contents after remediation
Read more →Remediating mold caused by plumbing, roof and appliance leaks, and drying the source area
Read more →Fixing window, wall, attic and duct condensation that feeds mold growth
Read more →Antimicrobial coatings for framing and surfaces after remediation and in high-risk areas
Read more →Replacing rotted framing, subfloor and sheathing damaged by long-term mold and moisture
Read more →Careful mold removal in residential and winery cellars without harming the collection
Read more →Removing mold from bathroom walls, ceilings, grout and behind fixtures, and fixing ventilation
Read more →Small, contained mold jobs such as a section of bathroom wall or under a sink typically run $1,000 to $3,500. Crawl space and attic remediation in a typical Napa home often ranges from $3,000 to $10,000, and larger whole-floor projects can exceed that. General ranges only. Mold from long-term leaks or humidity usually is not.
Napa's mild, wet winters and the number of older raised-foundation homes make crawl space moisture a common issue. Missing or torn vapor barriers, blocked foundation vents and downspouts that dump water against the foundation all raise humidity under the floor. We check these on every mold job. Napa's wet winters and mild temperatures, combined with many older raised-foundation homes, make crawl space and attic moisture common. Wine cellars and cool storage rooms also need careful humidity control.
Most residential mold jobs take one to five days, followed by any rebuild of removed materials and optional clearance testing.
In Napa we work across both ZIP codes, from downtown, the Oxbow District, Old Town and Fuller Park to Alta Heights, Westwood, Browns Valley, Bel Aire Park, the Vintage and Trancas corridor, Silverado, Coombsville, Carneros, Soscol and south Napa, plus the rural roads toward Mount Veeder, Dry Creek and Atlas Peak.
North Napa, the west and east hillsides, and the countryside along Atlas Peak, Mount Veeder and Dry Creek Road. 24/7 water extraction, drying and repair.
Downtown Napa, Old Town, Fuller Park, the Oxbow district and south and east Napa.
Fast water extraction, slab leak detection, drying and repair for American Canyon homes, apartments and businesses, 24/7.
Discreet, fast water damage restoration for Yountville homes, inns, restaurants and vacation rentals.
Water, flood, mold and smoke damage restoration for St. Helena homes, estates, wineries and Main Street businesses.
Water damage restoration for Calistoga homes, resorts, spas and vacation rentals at the top of the Napa Valley.
Rural, hillside and mountain water damage restoration for Angwin and Howell Mountain, including Pope Valley.
Across the Carneros from Napa, we bring the same 24/7 water damage response to Sonoma homes, wineries and businesses.
Serving every Vallejo ZIP code, from historic homes near downtown to Mare Island and the hills of north and east Vallejo.
Water extraction, drying, mold remediation and repair for Fairfield, Cordelia and Green Valley homes and businesses.
Mold can cause allergic reactions, asthma flare-ups and irritation, especially for children, older adults and anyone with respiratory conditions. Regardless of color or species, guidance from health agencies is to remove it and fix the moisture problem.
Not always. If mold is visible and the cause is known, remediation can proceed without testing. Testing is useful when you smell mold but cannot see it, for real estate transactions, or for clearance after the work is done.
Bleach does not penetrate porous materials like drywall and wood, and its water content can feed regrowth. Moldy porous materials need to be removed, and the moisture source fixed.
Not if the moisture problem is corrected. That is why we spend as much time on the cause, such as a leak, a crawl space vapor barrier or bathroom ventilation, as we do on removal.
Most residential jobs take one to five days depending on size, plus time for any rebuild.
A Napa technician answers 24/7 and can talk you through shutting off the water and protecting your belongings while the crew is on the way.