NEW JERSEYS LEADING PROVIDERS OF MOLD REMEDIATION, BASEMENT WATERPROOFING & FOUNDATION REPAIR
Leave your next restoration project to us! MMRG provides mold remediation & waterproofing services to all of New Jersey. With over 25 yrs experience we are IAQ, ESA & IIRC certified. For trusted restoration pros at affordable rates, you’ve come to the right place! We can help evaluate your best options & provide the perfect solution.
Whether it’s mold, flooding or foundation repair – we do it all!
MMRG, Mold Remediation & Basement Waterproofing LLC (about us)
Looking for mold remediation or basement waterproofing in NJ?
Let us help!
If you have a leaky basement or mold – it’s important to take action to protect your home & family.
MMRG is qualified in mold removal, restoration & waterproofing. We do a ton of work in New Jersey & aim to please all our customers. For emergencies – don’t hesitate to contact us anytime! If you need more information about waterproofing or mold, our team has compiled a list of our mostly frequently asked questions.
MOLD REMEDIATION & WATERPROOFING IN NJ – TOP 10 FAQ
This guide will help you learn everything about mold removal & waterproofing in record time.
Whether mold has colonized your home or you have a leaky basement – we got you covered! Read below for more information:
1) What exactly is mold remediation?
2) Is all mold dangerous?
3) When is mold remediation typically required?
4) Can remediation work be done for free?
5) What is the average cost of remediation in New Jersey?
6) What type of work does remediation consist of?
7) If mold is in my attic or basement, will it need to be removed?
8) Do I need mold testing before any remediation work is done?
9) If a water leak is causing the mold, do I also need basement waterproofing?
10) Do you offer basement waterproofing too?
1) What is mold remediation?
Mold remediation (or “removal) is done to remove any mold from your NJ home.
First the mold must be sampled & identified. This happens during the initial mold inspection.
A remediation strategy will be developed by the inspector. To perfectly meet your homes needs. The property will be quarantined. Then treated & cleaned with an effective moldicide. Any wood, sheetrock or insulation that is damaged – must be cleaned or properly disposed of. For severely contaminated homes, our company may have to restore large sections of your home. In order to make them fully mold & waterproof. This is something we have lots of experience with.
The remediation process must be conducted by a licensed professional. And performed to all industry standards & regulations.
2) Is mold dangerous?
Not all mold is dangerous!
Contrary to popular belief, a lot of research has been done on mold. And it’s only about 12 out of 250,000+ strains that are known to be highly toxic. Then both the type & amount of mold determines how toxic it really is.
By “type” we mean the specific strain – such as black mold. And by “amount” we mean how much is growing inside your New Jersey home. Measured as parts per million or “PPM”.
This & other factors will determine if you need mold remediation.
Molds can be dangerous because they can release 6 primary types of mold “mycotoxins”. Mycotoxins can cause disease & death in humans & vertebrates. Though this is rare in most natural environments – it’s one reason mold needs to be remediated. Furthermore, molds can feed off of wood & sheetrock. They release enzymes to digest wet wood.
This degrades the foundation of your home. Which means that molds pose structural problems on top of health problems. So mold can impact your health & cause severe damage to your home.
3) Do I need mold remediation?
The mold inspector will determine this. And a recommendation will be made to the homeowner based on your situation.
If you need mold remediation – it’s best to take action as soon as possible.
Every home is different. Some homes have small, minor issues with mold. Others have more extreme problems. And we have seen & documented very serious cases in New Jersey.
If you have a water leak that’s causing mold growth, you will need a company that also provides waterproofing. As waterproofing will need to be done before any remediation work. Otherwise the mold can grow right back!
4) Can you do mold remediation for free?
We can work with insurance but this doesn’t make anything “free” on our end. Any mold or water damage services have to be done properly. This involves a lot of work.
There’s too much liability & too much equipment involved. Just the HEPA filters alone typically cost $500 each.
Some homes require 2-3 filters. You also need regular training, fresh masks, filters, suits, paint, sampling equipment, encapsulants, spray guns, , marketing, insurance & a lot more! If you have a small problem, many times you can treat mold yourself. But larger problems can be tricky. And installing waterproofing systems requires trained professionals. This is the only way to guarantee mold won’t grow back. Or that your home won’t be flooded again.
5) What is the cost of mold remediation in New Jersey?
Good question! Let’s get straight to the numbers. For a NJ mold company to get certified it’s required they use special equipment. Like the HEPA filters we mentioned above.
- An average mold remediation job will use 2 HEPA filters – $1000 just on air filters.
- Then you need masks, suits & gloves which can run around $100 for 2-3 mold workers.
- You will need to buy or rent a negative air machine. Cost can vary from $200/day to $2,500 to buy one.
- Wet or flooded rooms will require dehumidifiers which cost $100-$200 a day.
- If water is still present, water pumps may be needed to pump out water – $100-$200 a day.
- Safe, industrial moldicides run about $60 a gallon.
- Silver based mold encapsulants usually cost $50 a gallon.
- Then you have wet-dry vacs, paint guns, plastic quarantine walls, labor fees & a dumpster to dump mold contaminated material.
Then the mold company has to pay their workers! They need insurance. They need to get recertified every year & turn a profit.
We can only provide a tentative cost of mold remediation in NJ.
- Small job – 25-50 sq2 ft – $1,500-$3,000
- Medium job – 50-100 sq2 ft – $3,000-6,000
- Large job – 100 sq2 ft – can run over $10,000.
But here’s a tip. Mold testing should never cost more than a few hundred dollars!
Why waste thousands on mold testing? It doesn’t make sense. If you need remediation you can know in most situations without tests. So spend that money on remediation! Not mold testing.
6) What type of work does mold remediation consist of?
Mold remediation in New Jersey is composed of 7 main steps. There are more steps that we cover in a more extensive article here.
Consider this the short guide:
- Initial Evaluation (known as the “mold inspection”)
- PPE gear / protective clothing / set up quarantine walls
- HVAC cleaning
- Mold removal tools: wire brushes & sanders
- HEPA vacuums & air filters
- Safe, non-toxic mold encapsulants (like a high quality, waterproof paint).
- Removal of mold contaminated waste & debris (wood, sheetrock, rugs or insulation).
That is how the process unfolds. Someone will plan, outline and implement the steps to remediate your mold.
The CDC & EPA both recommend bleach to clean mold. This works on hard, cosmetic surfaces. But not wood or sheetrock. Bleach is known to react with mold & creates chlorinated mycotoxins. These chlorinated toxins are more stable & resilient to heat. They can make air quality problems worse than before.
If you’re looking for a more in depth guide of mold remediation in NJ, we’ve got one!
Check out our FREE 14 STEP GUIDE TO MOLD REMEDIATION IN NJ.
7) Do I need mold removal in my attic or basement?
You might need mold removal in either room.
Even if you don’t use a certain room – you still need to kill the mold!
Attics can get cracks in the roof. Water can leak in & trigger mold to grow everywhere. This includes insulation & ventilation ducts. If there are large amounts of mold growing, it needs to be treated.
Basements can get cracks in the foundation. Then rain can quickly flood your basement.
Everything can get soaked with rain. Then subfloors get moldy & rot. If the wood isn’t treated soon enough your floors can collapse. When you see this happening – you might need mold removal in your attic or basement in New Jersey.
8) Do I need mold testing before any remediation work is done?
In most circumstances you won’t need mold testing.
But mold testing can be useful in certain situations. Sometimes we recommend collecting air samples to send to a lab. Just be mindful of “overtesting” which is a real & serious concern.
Most homes won’t need air quality tests – if you know the mold has to be treated! This is often the case. So it makes sense to start remediation work as fast as possible. Homes that are wet, with large & mature mold colonies may require testing.
9) If a water leak is causing mold in my basement, will I also need basement waterproofing?
You might. It depends on how bad the flooding in your basement is.
Water leaks in the basement are a serious cause for concern.
Since gravity pulls water down. This puts immense pressure on your walls that can cause them to bow or crack.
When basements get flooded it can destroy a home. If this happens repeatedly and the wood frames aren’t treated – walls can collapse. Mold can begin to grow. This leads to a “sick home” situation that can also make inhabitants sick. If you need more information on basement waterproofing check out our article: Basement Waterproofing & Flood Cleanup in NJ
10) Do you provide basement waterproofing too?
Yes, MMRG provides the following service in NJ:
- mold remediation
- mold inspections
- mold testing / air samples / air quality tests
- attic & basement waterproofing
- foundation repair
When done properly, mold remediation will raise the value of your home. It will improve indoor air quality. This improves health & extends the life of your home. Mold remediation stops the buildup of harmful toxins in your blood. It will lessen the burden on your home, health & overall happiness.
MMRG provides mold remediation & waterproofing services to all of New Jersey!
Serving Every County in New Jersey:
Atlantic County, Bergen County, Burlington County, Camden County, Cape May County, Cumberland County, Essex County, Gloucestor County, Hudson County, Hunterdon County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Morris County, Ocean County, Passaic County, Salem County, Somerset County, Sussex County, Union County, Warren County.
MMRG offers a competitive 10% price-match guarantee. If you can find better rates from another licensed mold company providing the “same” or “similar” services – we will beat their rates by 10% guaranteed!
Looking for immediate help? You can call Randy at: 908-601-1307. All of our mold inspections are 100% FREE, however, mold testing must be sent to a certified lab for a fee. 
MMRG Mold Remediation & Basement Waterproofing LLC
1 Griffin Place, Ocean Township, NJ 07712
CALL OR TEXT: 908-601-1307
