Mold Remediation in Lemont, IL

Lemont mold remediation, done in order

Mold remediation means removing mold-damaged materials in a controlled way and then dealing with the cause. We set up plastic containment, put the area under negative air so dust is pulled outside rather than into the house, and run HEPA scrubbers the whole time. Damaged drywall, insulation, paneling or flooring comes out and gets bagged, and the framing and concrete behind it are cleaned and treated with an antimicrobial. Only after the source is fixed do we start the rebuild.

Lemont is on our regular route, up I-355 and over on Route 171, Lemont Road and State Street in Cook County. The town sits on hills and bluffs above the Des Plaines River and the I&M Canal, and if your house is built into a slope with a walkout basement, the uphill wall is below grade while the downhill side is not. That buried wall is where a finished basement tends to stay damp, especially behind furniture and inside closets. We open it up, treat the foundation wall and the studs, correct the water problem where it is in our trades, and rebuild with treated bottom plates and insulation suited to a below-grade wall.

Mold remediation in Lemont, item by item

Contained work area

Plastic sheeting and a zippered entry keep the work in one part of the basement while you use the rest of the house.

Negative air with HEPA

Air leaves the containment through a negative air machine, and HEPA scrubbers keep filtering inside it.

Below-grade walls opened

Drywall, paneling and insulation on the damp wall come out past the last sign of growth.

Concrete and studs treated

The foundation wall and framing are cleaned and treated with an antimicrobial before anything is rebuilt.

The water problem corrected

We find how water reaches that wall, from a gutter overflow to a downspout emptying at the foundation, and fix it.

Rebuilt for a basement

Treated bottom plates, insulation suited to a below-grade wall, new drywall and paint finish the space again.

How a Lemont mold job runs

A free estimate on site comes first, and it lists each step in writing: containment, removal, treatment, repairs and rebuild. Equipment day rates are written down before setup, and if the wall turns out to be wet further than expected, we write up the change and wait for your okay. After cleaning, we recommend an independent tester confirm the area is clear, and then we book the rebuild. You walk the finished basement with us before we call it done.

Each step listed and priced in writing
Containment with negative air and HEPA
Changes approved by you before we do them
Treated framing and foundation walls
A fix for how the water gets in
A final walkthrough of the finished space

Mold Remediation estimate in Lemont

Tell us about the project and we will set a time to look at it.

FAQ

Mold Remediation in Lemont: questions

Do you test for mold?

We do not test, and we will not tell you a room is clear on our own word. We recommend an independent tester confirm clearance after our cleaning, so the result comes from someone who did not do the work.

Do you do mold work in towns next to Lemont?

Yes. Homer Glen, Lockport, Darien and Palos Park are all towns we cover for mold remediation.

Do I need a permit for this in Lemont?

Removal and cleaning usually do not need one. When the rebuild involves framing, electrical or plumbing, we check with the village and pull the permit before that part starts.

Can you keep part of the basement usable?

In most layouts, yes. Containment closes off only the area we are working in, so the rest of the basement and the house stay open. We talk through the layout at the estimate.

How long does a basement mold job take?

It depends on how much wall comes out and how long the area takes to read dry. We put the schedule in writing with the estimate. Call or text (815) 585-1750 to get started.

Mold Remediation in Lemont