Mold Remediation in Kent, Seattle & Tacoma

On-site assessment & moisture source identification

We walk the property with thermal imaging and moisture meters. We are looking for two things: the visible (or suspected) mold growth, and the moisture source that allowed it to grow. The second one is more important than the first.

If we determine mold remediation is not necessary, we tell you that and we leave. No upsell, no scare tactics. If remediation IS needed, we walk you through scope and answer every question before any work is scheduled.

Containment plan & written scope of work

For non-emergency jobs, we provide a written scope showing what materials need to be removed, how containment will be set up, what equipment will be used, and the expected timeline.

For insurance jobs, we coordinate scope with your adjuster before starting. For out-of-pocket, you sign off on the plan before any equipment shows up.

Containment construction

Before any mold gets disturbed, the affected area gets isolated. Plastic sheeting on framing creates a sealed work zone. We set up negative air pressure using HEPA-filtered air scrubbers - this means air flows INTO the contained area and gets filtered before being exhausted, so spores cannot drift to clean parts of the home.

Doorways to the work zone become zippered entry points. HVAC vents in the affected area get sealed off. Anything that cannot be moved out of the work zone gets covered.

What you see: the work area looks like a quarantine zone for the duration of the job. This is intentional and correct - it is how mold work is supposed to be done.

Removal of affected materials

Porous materials with mold growth get removed and disposed of properly. That includes affected drywall, carpet, padding, insulation, ceiling tiles, and similar items. Wood framing, hard surfaces, and other non-porous materials are cleaned in place if possible.

All removed materials are bagged inside the containment zone and removed through the controlled entry point. They go straight to disposal - not staged in your driveway, not sitting in trucks for days.

For larger jobs, removal can take a full day or more depending on scope. We document every cut and every removed item.

HEPA cleaning & antimicrobial treatment

Every surface inside the containment zone gets HEPA-vacuumed - including framing, subflooring, and any structural elements that stayed in place. Then we apply an EPA-registered antimicrobial treatment to kill any residual spores.

Air inside containment continues running through HEPA scrubbers throughout this process. By the time cleaning is complete, the air quality inside the containment zone is typically better than the air outside it.

Moisture source repair & structural drying

Mold returning is almost always a moisture-source issue. We identify the source clearly so it can be fixed - by you, your plumber, your roofer, or whatever trade applies. You'll want to confirm the source repair is done before our remediation work begins, otherwise mold will come back.

Then we dry everything completely. Same drying process as a water damage job: commercial air movers, dehumidifiers, daily moisture monitoring. We do not declare a mold job complete until the area is dry enough that mold cannot return.

Final clearance & containment removal

Final visual inspection, final moisture readings, and (for larger jobs) optional third-party air clearance testing. Once everything passes, containment comes down and equipment leaves. The space is clean, dry, and ready for any rebuild work you choose to do.

For insurance jobs, all documentation - photos, scope, equipment logs, moisture readings, clearance results - goes into the Xactimate file submitted to your carrier.