Mold Remediation in Lisle, IL

Lisle mold remediation, from containment to rebuild

Before removal starts, the work area is sealed with plastic and put under negative air, so air moves out of it through a filter instead of into your rooms. HEPA air scrubbers run inside the containment the whole time. We take out the drywall, insulation or flooring the mold has damaged, bag it, and clean and treat the framing with an antimicrobial. Then we fix the cause and rebuild the wall.

Lisle is on our regular route, off I-88 and Route 53 in DuPage County, with Ogden Avenue and Maple Avenue taking us around town and the Morton Arboretum close by. If the mold is in the back of a closet or behind a dresser on an outside wall, the cause may not be a leak at all. A wall with missing or slumped insulation stays cold in winter, warm indoor air condenses on it, and with no air moving past, the drywall stays damp. We remove the damaged section, fill the cavity with insulation, and rebuild the wall so its inside face stays warmer.

What our Lisle mold work includes

A sealed work area

Plastic sheeting and a sealed doorway keep removal dust in the closet or room we are working in.

Filtered, negative air

A negative air machine draws from the work area while HEPA scrubbers filter it from start to finish.

Damaged drywall and insulation out

We cut back past the growth and bag the drywall and any wet or moldy insulation behind it.

Framing cleaned and treated

Studs and sheathing that stay are cleaned and given an antimicrobial treatment.

The cold spot fixed

We fill the wall cavity with insulation so the inside face of that wall stops collecting moisture in winter.

The wall closed and finished

We hang new drywall, tape, prime and paint it, and put the closet shelving or trim back where it was.

How mold work runs in Lisle

You get a free estimate in writing once we have seen the area, with the removal, treatment, insulation and rebuild listed separately. We show the daily rate for each air machine in writing before setup, and if the wall turns out to need more, we write it up and wait for your approval. We recommend an independent tester confirm clearance after cleaning and before we insulate and close the wall. The last step is a walkthrough with you.

A written estimate with each step on its own line
Containment, negative air and HEPA scrubbing
Moldy insulation removed, not left in the wall
New insulation where the wall was cold
Your sign-off on any change
Copies of the photos and the estimate

Mold Remediation estimate in Lisle

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

FAQ

Mold Remediation in Lisle: questions

Do you test for mold?

We do not. Our part is containment, removal, cleaning and the rebuild. We recommend an independent tester confirm the area is clear before we insulate and close the wall.

Do you do mold remediation outside Lisle?

Yes. We also do mold remediation in Naperville, Downers Grove, Woodridge and Warrenville.

Can mold grow without a leak?

Yes. A cold outside wall can collect condensation from indoor air, and if furniture or a packed closet keeps air from moving, that moisture stays put. Fixing the insulation is part of fixing the mold.

Does Lisle require a permit for this?

Removal and cleaning usually do not need one. If the rebuild includes framing, electrical or plumbing changes, we check with the village and pull the permit.

How long does a job like this take?

It depends on how much wall comes out, and the dates go in the written estimate. Call or text (815) 585-1750 and send a photo to get started.

Mold Remediation in Lisle