Mold Remediation in Westmont, IL

Mold remediation in Westmont

Getting mold out right is mostly about control. We put up plastic containment, set a negative air machine to pull air out of the work area, and keep HEPA scrubbers filtering the space. The mold-damaged drywall, insulation and trim come out and are bagged before they leave the room, and the framing is cleaned and treated with an antimicrobial. We fix the leak, and then we rebuild.

We work in Westmont every week, off Ogden Avenue and Route 83, along Cass Avenue and 55th Street and around the Metra station in DuPage County. If the mold is under a window or low on an outside wall, rain is often getting in through failed caulk around the window, a gap at the trim, or loose siding above it. That water runs down inside the wall where you cannot see it, and the first sign is a stain or a soft spot on the drywall. We open the wall, remove what is damaged, treat the framing, and fix the caulk, trim or siding on the outside so the new wall stays dry.

Westmont mold remediation, inside and out

Containment inside

The wall under the window is sealed off with plastic so the rest of the room stays clean during removal.

Air pulled out and filtered

Negative air exhausts the work area and HEPA scrubbers filter the air inside the containment.

Drywall, insulation and trim removed

Everything the water and mold got into is cut out past the stain, bagged and hauled off.

Framing and sill treated

Studs, the window framing and the sill plate are cleaned and treated with an antimicrobial.

Outside leak repaired

We re-caulk the window, replace damaged trim, or repair the siding so rain stays outside the wall.

Wall put back

Insulation, drywall, trim and paint are finished to match, with the window casing back in place.

How a Westmont mold job runs

We look at the wall inside and out, then give you a free written estimate covering the removal, the treatment, the exterior repair and the rebuild. Equipment daily rates are written out before anything is set up, and if the damage runs further once the wall is open, we price the added work in writing for your approval. We recommend an independent tester confirm clearance after cleaning, then we close the wall on the dates we gave you. Before we leave, we go over the inside and outside repairs with you.

The wall checked from inside and outside
A written estimate before work starts
Containment and HEPA filtration
Caulk, trim or siding repaired outside
Insulation and drywall replaced inside
A walkthrough of both sides of the wall

Mold Remediation estimate in Westmont

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

FAQ

Mold Remediation in Westmont: questions

Do you test for mold?

We do not. We recommend an independent tester come in after we clean and confirm the area is clear, and we wait for that before closing the wall. A third party checking our work does more for you than us vouching for it.

What towns around Westmont do you cover?

We do mold remediation in Downers Grove, Clarendon Hills, Darien and Oak Brook, as well as Westmont.

Do you fix the outside of the house too?

Yes, when the leak is in caulk, trim or siding. Those repairs go on the same estimate. If the water is coming from the roof, we tell you, since roofing is not work we do.

Will I need a permit in Westmont?

Mold removal and cleaning usually do not need one. If we replace framing or the rebuild touches wiring, we check with the village and pull what is required.

Can you do the outside work in winter?

Some of it, depending on the weather, since caulk and paint need the right temperature. We tell you at the estimate what can happen now and what has to wait, and the dates go in writing. Call or text (815) 585-1750 to set it up.

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