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Mold removal in Albany, NY
We find the water behind the mold, remove what has grown and dry the house so it stays that way.
- Free inspection
- Written estimate before work starts
- Sealed, clean work area
How mold starts in an Albany house
Mold needs three things: a surface to grow on, a little warmth and, above all, moisture. Houses have the first two everywhere, so the water decides everything.
In the Capital Region the water usually comes from a few places: a slow roof or plumbing leak, steam in a bathroom with a weak fan, a cellar that takes on snowmelt each spring, or cold windows that sweat all winter.
Cleaning the stain without fixing the water only buys time. That is why every visit starts by finding where the moisture is coming from.
What we do
Four jobs, each started with a free inspection.
- Leak stains and ceiling moldStains and growth that follow a roof, pipe or window leak, traced to the source and removed.
- Bathroom moldGrowth on ceilings, grout and behind fixtures, cleaned out and ventilated so it stays gone.
- Crawl space moistureDamp soil, wet insulation and musty air under the house, dried out and sealed.
- Mold testingAir and surface samples with a plain written result, only when a test will help.
Where mold hides in a house here
Three places we check first, before we look at the stain itself.
Above the shower
Steam rises and settles on the ceiling and in the wall corners, especially when the fan is weak or off.
Around the windows
Winter condensation drips onto sills and soaks the frame and the wall below it.
Behind the washer
Hoses, drains and drip pans hide slow leaks behind and under appliances.
How a job goes
Look
We walk the house, read moisture and find where the water comes from.
Fix the water
The leak, the vent or the drainage problem is dealt with first.
Remove
Affected material is cleaned or taken out inside a sealed work area.
Dry and check
Drying equipment runs until the readings are normal, and we check again.
What changes the price
No one can price mold from a photo. These are the questions that decide the number.
Read what changes the price- How big is the area?
- A single ceiling patch and a whole basement wall are different jobs.
- What is it growing on?
- Drywall and insulation come out. Wood framing and concrete are cleaned in place.
- Is the water source fixed?
- If a leak or vent problem is still active, that comes first and adds work.
- Does the room need sealing off?
- Containment and filtered air take time and materials.
Questions we hear first
Short answers. The inspection fills in the details for your house.
- Is every dark stain mold?
- No. Dirt, soot and old water marks can look the same. A close look and a moisture reading tell us which.
- Do I need a mold test?
- Often not. If you can see growth, a test adds little. We suggest one when there is a smell but nothing visible, or when someone needs a written result.
- Can I clean it myself?
- A small patch on a hard surface, yes, with gloves and a mask. Anything on drywall or insulation, or larger than a few square feet, is better left to a crew.
- Will bleach fix it?
- Bleach can lighten a stain on hard surfaces but does not reach into porous material, and it does not fix the moisture.
- How long does the work take?
- Most jobs take a few days: containment and removal first, then drying. You get a schedule with the written estimate.
- Is the inspection free?
- Yes. We look, read moisture and send a written estimate.
Towns we work in
- AlbanyBrick row houses and older two-families
- ColonieA large suburb, many 1950s to 1970s homes
- GuilderlandWest of the city, newer subdivisions
- BethlehemDelmar and the river towns, older homes
- CohoesAn old mill city on the Mohawk
- Outside these towns?Call anyway and we will tell you right away whether we can reach you.
Found mold or a damp smell? Book a free inspection
Tell us where you saw it and what town you are in. We will come out, read the moisture and send a written estimate.
(518) 767-7994
Free inspection and a written estimate