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Mold Removal in Boston, Massachusetts

Found mold, smelled it, or been told you have it? Call (617) 928-8038 and talk it through with a person. We help owners of homes, apartments and buildings in Boston and nearby Roslindale, Mattapan, West Roxbury, Dedham and Milton.

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Mold spreads while you wait. A short call can set the plan.

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Start with one call

What to tell us when you call about mold

You do not need a report or a diagnosis. Most owners start with a smell, a stain or a damp wall, and that is enough. A short conversation lets us understand the situation and point you to the right service.

Having a few details ready makes the call quick and useful:

  • Where the mold or musty smell is, such as a basement, attic, bathroom or vent.
  • Roughly how large the affected area looks.
  • Any water event behind it, like a leak, flood, storm or sewage backup.
  • How long you have noticed it, and whether it has grown.
  • Whether you own, rent or manage the building.

Photographs help, and you are welcome to email them to [email protected] after the call.

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Water first. Mold follows moisture.

Services

Mold removal services for Boston properties

Mold is rarely one problem. It might be dark growth on a basement joist, a musty ceiling in an attic, or a flooded floor that needs careful drying. Each service below has its own page that explains the problem, what the work covers and how it proceeds, so you can see the shape of the job before you call.

Explore services for several common mold concerns. The full catalog has thirty, including crawl spaces, HVAC systems, drywall, carpet and containment methods.

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Why Boston

How older Boston buildings end up with mold

Boston housing is old, dense and often divided into several households. Boston.gov notes that colonial homes in Roslindale have been converted to condos, and that kind of conversion is a good picture of the area: older structures with shared walls, shared pipes and moisture that travels between units.

Stone and brick foundations pull groundwater inward. Winter keeps windows shut and indoor humidity high. Ice dams and coastal storms push water under roofs and around windows. Any of these can leave wet insulation or damp framing that nobody sees until a smell shows up.

EPA guidance on mold makes a point that shapes every job we describe: controlling moisture is the key to controlling mold. It also notes that porous materials such as ceiling tile and carpet may need to be discarded when growth is extensive, while hard surfaces can usually be cleaned. We follow that logic. Find the water, contain the work, remove what cannot be cleaned, then dry.

The sequence

What a careful mold job looks like from start to finish

Every property is different, but the order of work is consistent. Skipping steps is how mold comes back. Here is the sequence our service pages describe, in plain terms.

  1. Call and describe

    You tell us where the mold is and what water may be behind it. We explain which service fits and what the work usually involves.

  2. Find and stop the moisture

    Leaks, condensation and drainage problems are identified, because cleaning without fixing the source only buys time.

  3. Contain the work area

    Barriers and filtered air keep disturbed spores from traveling into rooms that are clean.

  4. Remove and clean

    Porous materials with heavy growth come out. Solid surfaces are cleaned with HEPA vacuums and damp wiping.

  5. Dry and review

    The structure is dried and reviewed before repairs close anything up, so new drywall does not meet old dampness.

Property types

Help matched to the kind of building you own or manage

A triple decker with three households needs different planning than a warehouse or a school. These pages explain how the work changes for each kind of property.

Where we help

Boston and the neighborhoods and towns beside it

We take mold calls for properties in Boston, Massachusetts and for these nearby areas. The Service Areas page has a map and more about local conditions.

  • Roslindale
  • Mattapan
  • West Roxbury
  • Dedham
  • Milton

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Quick answers

Common questions from Boston property owners

How do I know if I have mold?

Common signs are a musty smell, dark or fuzzy patches on walls, ceilings or framing, peeling paint, and areas that stay damp. If you can see growth or smell it repeatedly, it is worth a call.

What are your phone hours?

Calls are taken Monday to Saturday from 8am to 7pm at (617) 928-8038. You can also email [email protected] at any time and we will respond during business hours.

What does mold removal cost?

The cost depends on the size of the area, the materials affected and the moisture source. Call and describe your situation to discuss the scope of work for your property.

Can I remove mold myself?

A small patch of surface mold on a hard, nonporous surface can often be cleaned by an owner using basic protection. Growth on drywall, carpet or framing, or mold covering a larger area, is better handled with containment and professional equipment.

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Talk to a person about your mold problem

Describe where the mold is, how large it looks and what water might be behind it. A direct call is the fastest way to get a clear next step.

(617) 928-8038

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