Mould Removal Scarborough
Mould removal Scarborough households ask for most often follows a basement leak or a bathroom problem, and the lasting answer is to cure the moisture, not only to clean the surface.
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How mould starts in a Scarborough house
Scarborough's housing stock includes many 1950s to 1970s bungalows and split-levels with basements that have been finished over the years. A hidden leak behind a wall, a foundation that seeps after a thaw or a bathroom fan that vents into the attic can all keep the framing damp. Toronto Public Health explains that moulds are fungi that grow in damp places such as drywall, carpet, insulation and wood, and that the usual preventions are fixing leaks, drying water-damaged materials thoroughly and using exhaust fans.
In condominiums and apartments, mould often follows a leak from the unit above or a poorly ventilated bathroom. We assess the cause, because removing mould without fixing its source brings it back.
Reading the size of the problem
Toronto Public Health gives a rough guide. Roughly one square metre or less can be scrubbed with detergent, with gloves, a mask and eye protection, and dried quickly. Somewhere up to three square metres calls for more precaution, and four square metres or more should go to a professional trained in mould remediation. It also points out that people with allergies, asthma, weakened immune systems, young children and older adults may be more affected.
Health Canada adds that you should consider a professional for large areas or when mould keeps coming back after you clean it.
Our mould removal process
- Find the waterWe trace the source with a meter and thermal camera and note how far the moisture has spread.
- Seal the areaPlastic barriers contain the work and keep the rest of the home clean.
- Take out what cannot be savedContaminated drywall, insulation and underlay are removed and bagged.
- Clean and dryRemaining surfaces are cleaned and dried until readings are normal.
- Explain the causeYou receive a written scope and price for the rebuild and clear notes on what caused the moisture.
Where we most often find it
- Behind baseboards in basement rooms that flooded once
- On the underside of a bathroom ceiling with weak ventilation
- Inside a closet on an exterior wall
- Under old carpet and underlay in a lower level
- On the back of drywall near a leaking window well
Prevention after cleanup
Keep humidity between 30 and 50 per cent, as Health Canada advises, run exhaust fans and fix leaks promptly. If you rent, tell your landlord about mould as soon as you see it. Check that the lot slopes away from the house and that eavestroughs and downspouts empty away from the foundation, and remember that in Toronto downspouts must be disconnected from the City sewer.
We do not use routine air sampling as a basis for decisions; finding the moisture is what counts.
Mould removal Scarborough: questions
Is the assessment free?
Yes, and a written scope and price follow.
Will I have to move out?
Usually not, as the work area is sealed. We say so if a case needs different handling.
Do you rebuild what you remove?
Yes, against the written scope.
How soon should I call?
As soon as you suspect it. Mould can start within a couple of days of a leak.
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