Mold remediation
Mold is a water problem wearing a disguise.
Remediation without moisture source diagnosis is temporary mitigation, not repair. The mold returns because the water never stopped. We identify the moisture path (leaking wall, failed seal, condensation source, or drainage failure), remove contaminated material under controlled conditions, treat the source, and verify dry-down — so the mold doesn't come back in three months. Because we do the foundation work as well, we can address structural water issues that other contractors leave unresolved.
Signs you need this
What you are probably seeing
- Black, green or white growth on basement walls, framing or subfloor
- A persistent musty smell, strongest after rain
- Warped baseboards, bubbling paint or stained drywall
- Condensation on walls, windows or cold-water pipes
- Symptoms that ease when you leave the house
What is included
What the job involves
- Moisture reading and source investigation
- Containment of the work area before anything is disturbed
- Removal and disposal of affected material
- Antimicrobial treatment of remaining surfaces
- Controlled drying, and a written note of the moisture source found
Questions
Mold Remediation — asked and answered
Do you test the mold?
We identify the growth and the water causing it. Laboratory air or surface sampling is a separate service from an independent testing company — if you want that done, arrange it before we start, since our work changes what is there to sample.
Do I need to move out?
For most basement jobs, no. The work area is sealed off and kept under control. If the affected area is large or in living space, we will tell you honestly what the days on site will be like.
Will it come back?
Not if the water is dealt with. That is the whole point of doing the moisture source and the remediation together rather than treating the stain and leaving.
Other things we do
Foundation wall repair & waterproofing
Leaking and failing basement walls dug out, sealed and put right — from the outside where it matters.
Concrete crack & surface repair
Cracked steps, spalling walls, sunken slabs and failed joints repaired to last through Ottawa freeze-thaw.
Window & door openings in concrete
New egress windows, walkout doors and enlarged openings cut into existing foundation walls.
Get it looked at before the next freeze
A free on-site assessment takes about thirty minutes and costs you nothing. You will know what is wrong, whether it needs doing now, and what it costs.