Black Mold Removal in Dartmouth, NS
Stachybotrys (black mold) needs careful containment and removal. We deal with it safely, source and all.
Black mold (Stachybotrys) is a darker, often slimy mold that grows on materials that have stayed wet for a while. It needs careful containment and removal. We remove it safely, treat the area, and deal with the moisture source so it doesn't return.
First, a myth worth busting: not every dark patch is toxic black mold, and not all black mold even looks black. The only way to know what you're dealing with is a lab test. If you've got dark, spreading growth, especially somewhere that's been wet, it's worth taking seriously.
Whatever the type, we treat it the same careful way. Black mold can release spores when it's disturbed, so we contain the area, wear proper protection, and use HEPA filtration the whole time. We don't scrub it and hope.
How we handle black mold
- Test first if you want confirmation of the mold type
- Full containment so disturbed spores don't spread
- HEPA air scrubbing during the entire removal
- Safe removal of affected drywall, trim, and materials
- Antimicrobial treatment of surrounding surfaces
- Find and fix the leak or moisture keeping it alive
Don't disturb it yourself
We get why people want to rip it out the second they see it. But disturbing black mold without containment spreads spores through the whole house and can make a small problem a big one. If you've found it, leave it alone and give us a call. We'll handle it properly.
Serving Dartmouth and the whole Halifax area
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Black Mold Removal: common questions
Can you tell if it's black mold?
Not just by colour. Plenty of dark mold isn't the toxic kind, and some that is doesn't look black. The only way to know for sure is a lab test. We swab or air-sample and send it off, then walk you through the results.
Got water damage or mold? Let's sort it out.
Call and tell us what's going on, or send a message and we'll get right back to you. We cover Dartmouth and the whole Halifax area.