Job Stories

This customer in Mantoloking, NJ had a serious mold issue in his basement. There was black mold all over the walls, on some of the shelves, and in several storage containers. Unfortunately, a majority of the items inside the containers had to be disposed of. After inspecting the area, we determined that the excessively high humidity levels in the basement lead to the mold growth.  In order to remove the severe mold growth, we applied our antimicrobial solution called MAPS 1, which kills mold on a cellular level. We then used our mold stain remover and scrubbed away all the excess mold staining throughout the basement. Next, we applied our patented sealant called MAPS 2. This application encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it harmless and non-allergenic. MAPS 2 is also moisture-sensitive and will reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent future mold growth. Finally, to control the humidity levels in the basement we installed a Sani-Dry Sedona dehumidifier. This dehumidifier can effectively cover indoor living spaces over 3000 square feet, making it well-suited for basements and crawl spaces over 40" high! Now the mold is removed for good and the homeowner once again has a healthy, mold-free basement.

An elderly homeowner in Mantoloking, NJ called our office concerned that he might have mold in his attic. Once we arrived, we equipped our personal protective equipment and began inspecting the attic Unfortunately, within a few moments of our inspection, we found mold all over the rafters. After a thorough inspection we determined that the cause of the mold was due to improper ventilation.    One of the main causes of mold in an attic is due to poor ventilation. Mold is a living, breathing fungus that multiplies and will continue to spread as long as the conditions in the home remain conducive to mold growth. Fortunately, the homeowner just recently had an attic fan installed, so the cause of mold has been addressed and all that's left is to remove the mold. In order to remove the severe mold growth, we applied our antimicrobial solution called MAPS 1. MAPS 1 (which stands for Mold Abatement Polymer Solution) kills mold on a cellular level. We then used our mold stain remover and scrubbed away all the excess mold staining throughout the attic. Next, we applied our patented sealant called MAPS 2. This application encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it harmless and non-allergenic. MAPS 2 is also moisture-sensitive and will reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent future mold growth.

One day, this homeowner in Mantoloking, NJ, realized that mold was growing around his A/C unit. Concerned, he called Mold Solutions for help. As we started inspecting the area, we discovered that the A/C unit was leaking behind the wall! Not only that, but there was black mold growing behind the sheetrock, on the insulation, and on the wooden beams. Unfortunately, a full mold remediation was needed.  First, we removed all the contaminated sheet rock & insulation and properly disposed of them. Next, we treated the area with our EPA registered antimicrobial called MAPS 1. This solution attacks mold at its DNA and immediately kills it. Afterward, we applied our mold stain remover and scrubbed away all the mold stains. Lastly, we applied MAPS 2, which is our patented sealant that encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it harmless and non-allergic. MAPS 2 is also moisture sensitive and will reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent any future mold growth. Now that the mold is gone, the owner will contact a contractor to replace his broken A/C line and repair the damage to the wall. 

We were sent out to a home in Spring Lake, NJ to eliminate what the owner called "a little bit of mold growth in the crawl space." When we arrived and took a look, we realized it wasn't just a little bit of mold growth. There was mold growing all over the joists, the walls, the insulation, and the pillars! Using our hygrometer, we determined that the humidity levels were extremely high, which caused the mold to flourish throughout the area. First, we removed every single contaminated insulation and item in the crawl space and disposed of them. Once that was finished, we applied MAPS 1, which is an EPA registered antimicrobial. This will attack mold on a cellular level and kill it immediately. After that, we applied our mold stain remover and scrubbed away all of the mold stains. Next, we applied our patented sealant called MAPS 2. This application encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it harmless and non-allergenic. It's also moisture sensitive and will reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent any future mold growth. Finally, to control the humidity levels in the basement we installed a Sedona dehumidifier. This dehumidifier can effectively cover indoor living spaces over 3000 square feet, making it well-suited for basements over 40" high, and will properly control the humidity levels in the basement!

These Rumson homeowners had a slow hidden pipe leak their kitchen. Water had seeped down below into the basement, and large patches of surface mold had started to grow on the floor sheathing. The homeowner had a plumbing service fix the leak that had caused the mold growth in the first place. However, the dangerous mold needed to be removed, and they contacted Mold Solutions By Cowleys to resolve their mold problem. As is often the case, because there was no water-damaged building materials, by using our process, the homeowners were able to avoid an expensive tear-out and renovation project. Instead, Mold Solutions by Cowley treated the area and killed the mold in less than a day, potentially saving thousands in construction costs.  Upon arrival, the mold crew first treated the affected basement areas by applying our EPA-registered anti-microbial (MAPS 1) to kills the surface mold and reduce the level of airborne mold spores. Next, we applied the heart of our treatment process, a patented polymer sealant (MAPS 2). Upon contact, this safe and non-toxic sealant renders any mold  inert, harmless, and non-allergenic. The sealant’s unique feature is its moisture-sensitivity — it will reactivate with water or moisture and prevent the return of any new mold growth in the treated areas. These homeowners were quite pleased that we successfully treated the mold growth so quickly, and that we left the perfectly good building materials alone. We expediently and effectively got rid of the mold, and did so in a way that allowed the homeowners to circumvent what could have otherwise morphed a big construction job — accompanied with a big price tag and big headaches!

This customer in Rumson, NJ, had a bad water leak in his basement that happened when he was away on a business trip. As no one took care of the water leak for quite some time, mold started to grow throughout the basement. The water intrusion and mold leak was so bad that the sheetrock, ceiling tiles, and insulation were saturated and contaminated with mold. Even the carpet had mold and needed to be removed! First, we removed every single contaminated item in the basement and disposed of it properly. Once that was completed, we treated every single square inch of the basement with our EPA registered antimicrobial called MAPS 1. MAPS 1 is designed to attack mold at its DNA and kill it immediately. Afterward, we applied our mold stain remover and scrubbed any and all mold stains. Next, we applied MAPS 2. MAPS 2 is our patented sealant that encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it harmless and non-allergenic. It's also moisture sensitive and will reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent any future mold growth. Lastly, we installed a Sani-Dry Sedona dehumidifier. This dehumidifier cost less to run than other dehumidifiers, covers over 3000 square feet, are energy efficient, and will properly control the humidity levels in the basement.

Recently, we were sent out to a home in Allenhurst, NJ, to treat and eliminate mold that was discovered in the basement by the homeowner. As soon as we began inspecting the area, we found serious mold growth all along the cement walls in the basement. Using our hygrometer, we determined that the cause for the mold growth was high humidity levels in the basement. We reported our findings to the homeowner and then went right to work! First, we carefully removed all the contaminated materials in the basement and applied MAPS 1. MAPS 1 is an EPA registered antimicrobial that attacks mold at its DNA and instantly kills it. A short while later, we applied our mold stain remover and then scrubbed away all the mold stains. Next, we applied MAPS 2. This moisture-sensitive sealant encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it inert and non-allergenic. It'll also reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent future mold growth. Lastly, to control the high humidity levels in the basement, we installed a Sani Dry Sedona commercial-grade dehumidifier. These dehumidifiers cost less to run than other dehumidifiers, cover over 3000 square feet, and are energy efficient.

Homeowners from Highlands, NJ, found themselves with a mold problem in their crawl space. This is an all-too-common occurence for Jersey Shore homeowners. We can have exceptionally high humidity levels build up in our basements and crawl spaces, especially during the summer months. A major misconception about mold is that you only have to worry about it following some major water intrusion event like flooding. Far from it, Moisture from chronically high indoor humidity levels is more than enough to trigger dangerous mold growth. Mold formation caused by high moisture and humidity levels accounts for most of the mold problems that we treat.  For these homeowners, a crew from Mold Solutions By Cowleys treated the mold in less than a day. For this job, we needed to remove the existing insulation and the vapor barrier. Both were covered with mold and unsalvageable. Next, we treated the mold-affected areas with two applications. First, we applied an EPA-registered antimicrobial (MAPS 1) followed by a patented sealant available to licensed distributors (MAPS 2). This unique product not only kills the existing mold, but it also has moisture sensitivity. and will reactivate to kill future mold growth in the treated areas.  For long-term mold prevention, it is critical to deal with the underlying problem: Humidity. As long as this crawl space had sustained high humidity levels, it would be at risk for a returning mold problem. We installed a new vapor barrier, blocked the vents, and installed a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier with a condensate pump. These rugged dehumidifiers are designed to work in basements and crawl spaces. These machines are maintenance-free with no water pan to empty, and using a built-in hygrometer that constantly measures the room’s humidity, the machine turns on and off automatically as needed without human intervention.  With our mold treatment applications along with the dehumidifier installation and other improvements and upgrades, these homeowners now have peace of mind that their crawl space is mold-free, and even more important, will stay that way. 

This customer in Deal, NJ, recently had a massive flood in his bathroom and hallway. As a result, mold grew all over the walls and shower. The damage and mold growth was so severe that we have no choice but to tear out and dispose of all the contaminated materials. With the owners' permission, we removed all the contaminated sheetrock, insulation, and tile and then properly disposed of them. Once we finished, we treated every square inch of the affected areas with a solution called Mold Abatement Polymer Solutions, or MAPS 1 for short. MAPS 1 is our EPA registered antimicrobial that attacks mold at its DNA and kills it immediately. Afterward, we applied our mold stain remover and scrubbed away any and all mold stains. Lastly, we applied our moisture sensitive, patented sealant called MAPS 2. MAPS 2 will encapsulate the surfaces that the mold is growing on and render it non-allergenic, inert, and harmless. As an added bonus, whenever it gets wet, MAPS 2 reactivates to prevent any future mold growth.

A homeowner in Long Branch, NJ, had a roof leak that had gone undetected for quite awhile. Once discovered, they had the roof leak repaired by a qualified roofer. However, as often happens with roof leaks, the intruding water caused mold growth. Here, mold had started to grow in a closet. The homeowners contacted Mold Solutions by Cowleys to resolve the mold problem. A two-member crew arrived to treat the mold-affected areas. We treated the area with an EPA-registered antimicrobial (MAPS 1) followed by a patented sealant (MAPS 2). This sealant not only kills the current mold growth but is moisture-sensitive and will reactivate to kill any future mold growth in the areas where it is applied.  Finally, we wiped down any visible staining. Mold stains are a by-product of the mold enzymes consuming organic materials. While some mold stains can be removed, others are too deep in the building materials to be superficially scrubbed away. In those cases, the homeowner must either replace the materials or paint over the stains.  With this mold job, as with most of our projects, there was no loss of structural integrity to the building materials. In these situations, we treat the mold directly and leave the building materials alone. We finished this project in less than a day. The homeowner was quite pleased with our mold treatment process. We made his home mold-free without the time, expense, and disruption of a tear-out/renovation project.