Basement Mold Removal in New Jersey
Most mold removal in New Jersey is performed in 1 of 2 areas in a home. This is either the basement, or the attic. Since these areas are most vulnerable to water instrusion, they are also the most vulnerable to mold, fungi, bacteria, termites and various other structural issues.
How do you get rid of mold in your basement?
Having mold in your basement is a red flag for moisture problems. Whether its water leaking down from your roof, or flood water getting through the foundation – mold poses serious risks to both your health & home. It In these situations, mold remediation is not the only focus. Often times mold is growing because your foundation blocks have shifted. This allows water to seep in through cinder blocks. The correct way to fix this problem is to first stop water from getting into the basement.
This may involve sealing the outside of the walls. Or installing an interior drain. It will depend on the scope & size of your problem.
How much does it cost to remove mold from a basement?
The cost of basement mold removal will vary a lot. If you have a small mold problem in the basement, covering 1 or 2 walls – it can cost between $1,000-$3,000. Larger problems that impact more walls can easily cost over $6,000. If you need waterproofing (a water management system) & mold clean up for your basement, the price can go even higher.
The overall cost will depend on 3 things:
- How much mold is present in your basement.
- Whether you have a water leak / flooding problem on top of mold.
- The company you choose to do the work.
Mold that grows in the basement can be particularly difficult to remove. So you will need an inspector to assess for mold damage. The inspector should refrain from making recommendations to repair or replace water-damaged material. For example, if the cieling in your basement has visible mold, the first step is to find the source of water intrusion. If the source is a leaky pipe, the correct recommended action would be to repair or replace the leaking portion of the pipe. And not the replacement of the affected sheetrock in the basement.
What kills black mold on concrete?
Many basements have cinder blocks or concrete that will develop mold. You may notice after trying to clean moldly concrete – it is very difficult to do.
Concrete is full of open pores that can get stained black, brown or all sorts of colors. The first task is to make sure it’s actually mold and not efforvescence which can look like mold. 
Efforvescence is when moisture carries dirt or debree to the surface of concrete. White efforvescence is normally calcium deposits that can be cleaned off with a weak acid like citric acid. Dirt debrees tend to wash off with surfacants such as soap or dish detergent. If the surface is still stained dark, you can use peroxide to bleach it.
But we don’t recommend using bleach however. Bleach can react with mold toxins to form chlorinated mycotoxins. If peroxide isn’t strong enough there are stronger oxidizers that will work like chlorate solution.
After the mold is removed from your basement it’s important to reseal the walls. Otherwise the mold will likely just grow back!
Does insurance cover mold in a basement?
Most of the time no. If the mold damage is the result of a flood you would need seperate flood insurance to cover it. Which is often required if you live by the coast. But many people do not have flood insurance or are dealing with other issues not covered by homeowners insurance.
We get asked this a lot and most the time the answer is no. But to be sure you should call & find out.
Basement mold removal work should not be put off!
Once you have a mold problem in your basement, this can signify more serious issues. Like the decomposition of wood that holds your frame together. Over time moisture & mold will begin to rot wood. The mold can penetrate deep in your homes structure. Termites can take advantage of this situation. Before you know it you’re walking around & notice the floor start to creak or crack. You do not want to risk structural failure. Please get it looked at asap.
If you are in need of basement mold removal services in NJ, give us a call! Don’t resist learning more about your problem just because you’re scared. Mold problems aren’t always as bad as they seem. But as time passes by they do tend to get worse.
Sincerely – The MMRG Team
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