Mold removal in Chicago
Mold in the basement, bathroom or attic? We contain the area, remove the mold and fix the moisture source so it does not come back. Clear price before we start.
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- TGC144939Chicago general contractor licence
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Cleaning the surface does not fix the problem
You scrub the mold off the bathroom wall. It comes back in three months. You bleach the basement floor. It comes back after the next rain. Every time it returns, it is a little bigger.
Surface cleaning removes what you can see. It does not reach what is behind the drywall, inside the insulation or under the subfloor. And it does not stop the moisture that caused the growth in the first place.
In a Chicago basement, the conditions never really change. Concrete holds moisture. Humidity stays high. A slow leak can run for months before anyone notices. That is why mold keeps coming back.
Remove the mold. Then fix why it grew.
Most mold companies remove what is in front of them and leave. If the moisture source is a roof leak, a pipe leak or a drainage problem, the mold comes back.
Fix It Aid does mold removal in Chicago as a licensed mold company and general contractor. We remove the mold and fix the cause. If the moisture came from the roof, our roofing team repairs it. If a pipe burst or a drain backed up, our water damage team handles the water. If the basement flooded, our basement cleanup team dries and disinfects it.
One company. The mold gets removed and the source gets fixed in the same project.
- Dense growth up highWhere the wall stayed wet longest. The water is coming from above.
- Spreading down and outMold follows the moisture. Cleaning the surface won't stop it.
- Still dry hereMoisture readings show exactly how far the wet area goes.
How we mark up what we find. Example photo.
Contained removal, source repair, clearance test
- Inspection and testing. Air samples, surface samples and moisture readings. We find the mold and the moisture source. Mold inspection
- Containment. We seal the work area with plastic sheeting and run negative air pressure so spores do not spread to other rooms.
- Removal. HEPA vacuuming, antimicrobial treatment, removal of affected drywall, insulation or wood where needed.
- Source repair. We fix what caused the moisture. Roof leak, pipe, drain, ventilation, whatever it is.
- Clearance testing. After removal, we test the air again. You get a written clearance report showing the levels are back to normal.
- Rebuild. New drywall, insulation and paint where we removed material. We are a general contractor, so we close it up ourselves.
What we remove mold from
- Basements and crawl spaces
- Attics, often caused by roof leaks or poor ventilation
- Bathrooms and kitchens
- Behind walls and under floors
- 2-flats, condos and multi-unit buildings
- Small commercial spaces
The mold is gone. The cause is fixed. The air is tested.
- Contained removal
- Sealed work area, HEPA filtration, negative air pressure. Spores do not spread to the rest of the house.
- Moisture source fixed
- We do not just remove mold. We fix the leak, the drain, the ventilation problem or whatever fed the growth.
- Clearance test included
- Air sampling after removal confirms the levels are back to normal. Written report.
- We rebuild what we remove
- Drywall, insulation, paint. Chicago GC licence TGC144939.
- One company from start to finish
- Inspection, removal, source repair and rebuild. No subcontractors to coordinate.
Licensed for mold. Licensed to build.
100+ Satisfied customers
- Mold remediation licence:
- City of Chicago general contractor: TGC144939
- Illinois roofing licence: 104.021107 (when the cause is a roof leak)
- 100+ Satisfied customers
Mold removal questions
How much does mold removal cost in Chicago?
It depends on the size of the affected area, what materials are involved (drywall, wood, concrete) and how much needs to be removed and rebuilt. We inspect first, then give you a written price. Mold inspection
Do you remove black mold from basements and attics?
Yes. Black mold removal, basement mold removal and attic mold removal are everyday work for us. We contain the area, remove the affected materials, HEPA-clean the space and treat what is left. Full mold abatement, not a surface wipe.
Can I remove mold myself?
On a hard surface smaller than about 10 square feet, yes, with proper protection. Larger areas, mold behind walls, mold in HVAC ducts or mold in a multi-unit building should be handled by a licensed company with containment and HEPA filtration.
Will the mold come back?
Not if the moisture source is fixed. That is why we identify and repair the cause as part of every job. The clearance test confirms the air is clean after removal.
Do you test before and after?
Yes. Air samples before removal give us a baseline. Air samples after removal confirm the job is done. Both are in your written report.
My landlord will not fix the mold. What can I do?
The written inspection report and lab results document the problem. Chicago tenants have rights regarding habitability. The report gives you documented evidence.
What if the mold came from a roof leak or flooding?
We fix the roof, handle the water damage and remove the mold, all in one project. Roofing
Get the mold out. Fix why it grew.
Book a mold inspection. We test, give you the results and price the removal. You decide.
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