Mold remediation that fixes the cause, not just the stain
Mold in a rental is usually a moisture problem first. We find the source, remove what's damaged, and rebuild, so the same unit doesn't come back on your work-order list next season.
What We Handle
Mold problems in rental and commercial properties
Mold Found During a Turn
Every turnover we do includes a check of the usual hotspots, especially near sinks and windows. If it's there, it gets treated before the next resident moves in.
Bathrooms & Window Condensation
Poor ventilation and failing seals are the usual causes. We treat the mold and fix the fan, caulk or seal behind it.
After a Leak or Flood
Wet drywall and insulation that didn't get dried out properly. We remove it, dry the cavity and rebuild.
Basements & Crawlspaces
Damp lower levels and storage areas, where mold can spread unnoticed until a resident complains.
Resident Complaints
A fast, documented response protects your residents and gives you a record of what was found and fixed.
Prevention on Your Schedule
Problem units can be added to your recurring maintenance checks so small moisture issues get caught early.
How It Works
Our mold remediation process
Find the moisture source
Leaking supply lines, failed caulk, bad ventilation, roof or window leaks. If the source isn't fixed, the mold comes back.
Contain the area
Isolate the work area so spores and dust don't spread to the rest of the unit or building.
Remove and treat
Remove affected drywall, insulation and other porous materials, and clean and treat what stays.
Repair and prevent
Fix the cause, rebuild the walls and finishes, and add the unit to your recurring checks if needed.
Why We Open the Wall
Surface treatments don't fix what's behind the drywall
Spraying and painting over mold hides it for a few months. When drywall or insulation is affected, we cut it out, dry and treat the cavity, and put the wall back together with new materials. Our crews are trained in mold remediation, and the rebuild is done by the same team.
Why Erickson
Why property managers call us for mold
You need the problem gone, the unit back in service, and a record of what was done. We handle all three.
- Fully insured (up to $1,000,000)
- Background-checked crews trained in mold remediation
- Typically on site in under 2 hours for emergencies (times vary by location)
- One team from first response through drywall, paint, trim and flooring
- Photo documentation before, during and after for owners and adjusters
- Based in Mattoon, covering properties across Central Illinois
Questions
Common questions
Do residents have to move out?
Usually not for small, contained areas. Larger jobs may need the unit empty while we work. We'll tell you up front once we've seen it.
Will the mold come back?
Not if the moisture source is fixed. That's why we start there, and why we can add the unit to your recurring maintenance checks.
Do you check for mold during turnovers?
Yes. Every turnover includes a check of the usual hotspots, especially near sinks and windows. If we find mold, it gets treated before the next resident moves in.
Can you repair the damage after the mold is removed?
Yes. Drywall, texture, paint, trim and flooring are all done in-house, so the unit is finished when we leave.
Next Step
Found mold at one of your properties?
Call or send us a message and we'll take a look and give you a clear scope.