Chicago, IL Mold Damage Remediation

Mold can be an underappreciated threat to area homes and businesses. While situations like basement mold remediation continue to be a concern for residences, larger commercial structures and institutions like Northwestern University are also susceptible. They require our experienced remediation team's prompt response. We have Applied Microbial Remediation Technicians (AMRT) available 24/7 to help when black mold or attic mold gets discovered in your home. We can help with: 

  • Black mold
  • Attic mold
  • Mold remediation
  • Bathroom mold removal
  • Basement mold remediation
  • Mold specialists

Removing Black Mold Colonies from Chicago Homes

While there is no universal approach for mold removal and mold remediation in your Chicago home or business, a careful mold inspection can identify what services are necessary. Much like mitigation, the earliest actions in this remediation sequence can prevent the organism's spread and its debilitating presence. Eliminating active colonies involves multiple approaches based on the severity of the situation, including:

  • Surface sanding
  • Antimicrobial cleaning
  • Controlled demolition

Can SERVPRO Perform Black Mold Damage Repairs?

With a general contractor license, our SERVPRO team can offer various advanced services to be a one-stop-shop after mold disasters. When black mold overtakes a portion of your home, it is likely that some degree of repair or reconstruction is necessary. We can offer controlled demolition and full-scale build back when you need it to make mold damage "Like it never even happened."

Find out about mold remediation on our main service page.

SERVPRO of Evergreen Park / South Chicago City

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – (773) 337-3900

Understanding Mold

Microscopic mold spores exist almost everywhere, outdoors and indoors, making it impossible to remove all mold from a home or business. Some restoration businesses advertise “mold removal” and even guarantee to remove all mold, which is a fallacy. Consider the following mold facts:

  • Mold is present almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors.
  • Mold spores are microscopic and float along in the air, and may enter your home through windows, doors, or AC/heating systems or even hitch a ride indoors on your clothing or on a pet.
  • Mold spores thrive on moisture. Mold spores can quickly grow into colonies when exposed to water. These colonies may produce allergens, irritants, and toxins. 
  • Before mold remediation can begin, any sources of water or moisture must be addressed. Otherwise, the mold may return. 
  • Mold often produces a strong, musty odor and can lead you to possible mold problem areas.
  • Even higher-than-normal indoor humidity can support mold growth. Keep indoor humidity below 45 percent.

Faster to Any Size Fire Disaster

A minor mold problem can quickly become a major infestation if left untreated. We can start the remediation process immediately after you contact us. A faster response lessens the mold damage, limits additional damage, and reduces the remediation cost.

Locally Owned, with National Resources

We are proud to be an active member of this community. SERVPRO of Evergreen Park / South Chicago City is locally owned and operated, so we’re already nearby and ready to help Chicago residents and business owners with any size mold contamination.

We are proud to serve our local communities:

Highly Trained Water and Mold Restoration Specialists

As water and mold damage specialists, we have the experience, the expertise, and the advanced training that enables us to get your property restored quickly and thoroughly. Learn about our water and mold training and certificates.

The Mold Remediation Process

Every mold damage scenario is different and requires a unique solution, but the general mold remediation process stays the same. The steps listed below illustrate our “typical” process:

Step 1: Emergency Contact - (773) 337-3900

The mold cleanup and restoration process begins when you call us. Our representative will ask a series of questions to help us determine the necessary equipment, resources, and personnel.

Step 2: Inspection and Mold Damage Assessment

We determine the scope of the mold damage by carefully inspecting your property for visible signs of mold. Since mold can be hidden, we use various technologies to detect mold and hidden water sources. 

Step 3: Mold Containment

Our professionals use various containment procedures to prevent the spread of mold. We may use advanced containment procedures like negative air chambers to isolate the contaminated area with physical barriers and negative air pressure to keep the mold spores from spreading during the cleanup process. All fans and heating and cooling systems will be turned off to prevent the spread of mold.

Step 4: Air Filtration

We use powerful air scrubbers, HEPA vacuums, and other filtration equipment to remove microscopic mold spores out of the air. This air filtration process and our mold containment process help to prevent the spread of these mold spores while the mold remediation is in process.

Step 5: Removing Mold and Mold-Infested Materials

The mold remediation process depends on the amount of mold growth and the types of surfaces on which the mold appears. We’ll use antifungal and antimicrobial treatments to eliminate mold colonies and to help prevent new colonies from forming. It may be necessary to remove and dispose of mold-infested porous materials, like drywall and carpeting, to remediate heavy mold growth.

Step 6: Cleaning Contents and Sanitizing

We clean your furniture, decorative items, curtains, clothing, and other restorable items affected by mold, using a variety of cleaning techniques to clean and disinfect your belongings. We’re also trained to remove odors and provide deodorization using fogging equipment.

Step 7: Restoration

Depending on the level of mold damage, drywall, subfloors, and other building materials may have been removed. Restoration may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall, painting, and installing new carpet; or it may entail major repairs such as the reconstruction of various areas or rooms in a home or business. The restoration step gets your home or business back to normal.

SERVPRO knows Mold

In Chicago, IL, SERVPRO of Evergreen Park / South Chicago City is ready to tackle and resolve any mold issues that arise. SERVPRO professionals understand the anxiety that can happen when a homeowner uncovers mold. Let us help put your worries to rest. Our knowledgeable crew is ready with the gear needed to tackle any mold job. Reach us at (773) 337-3900 - We’re ready to activate our team to remediate your mold.