Mold Removal & Mold Services Before & After Photos

Recently, a property investor who owns and manages a 4-unit apartment building in Oceanport, NJ, contacted Mold Solutions By Cowleys to treat a mold problem. His building had a significant water intrusion event. A water pipe had burst in one of the 2nd-floor units, which, in turn, caused fairly extensive flooding in the apartment underneath. 

Since the water problem was caught quickly, the landlord thought that there would not be enough time for any mold to set in. It’s a pretty common misconception that it takes a while for mold to start forming after a water leak. In fact, mold starts growing immediately. Mold spores will attach to damp or wet organic materials —  wood products, ceiling tiles, cardboard, wallpaper, carpets, drywall, fabric, and even insulation —  as long as there is enough water or moisture and temperature conditions are right (mold thrives in hot, humid surroundings). Some strains of mold can easily grow within 24 to 48 hours from the water intrusion event and begin to colonize a day or two thereafter. While it may take a week or two before mold grows enough to be seen by the naked eye, mold is often there at the microscopic level. Inevitably, there is a delay between mold formation and when it is first discovered.

With this particular job, mold growth was discovered when renovations started a short time later. They immediately called us to make sure this mold problem was handled correctly and there were no tenant mold-related complaints down the road.  

We treated all of the mold-affected areas with two products, an EPA-registered antimicrobial called MAPS 1 followed by a patented sealant called MAPS 2.  This sealant, available only to licensed distributors, completely destroys mold, rendering it harmless and non-allergenic. MAPS stands for Mold Abatement Polymer Solutions. MAPS 1 attacks mold at its DNA and kills it immediately while MAPS 2 is a patented sealant that encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders the mold non-allergenic and harmless. MAPS 2 is also moisture-sensitive and reactivates whenever it gets wet to prevent the return of mold.

The Mold Solutions crew was able to treat this mold problem in less than a day, and the renovations were back on track for this landlord with no time loss.

These homeowners in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ were in the process of selling their home. As often happens, during the home inspection, mold was found in the basement. This home did not have a basement dehumidifier and there was chronically high indoor humidity that led to mold growth.

We treated the entire basement using MAPS 1, which is our EPA-registered antimicrobial. Following MAPS 1, we applied our patented sealant that encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders the mold non-allergenic and harmless, called MAPS 2 MAPS 2 is also moisture-sensitive and if any mold attempts to take root and regrow in any of the treated areas, this sealant reactivates to kill any new mold growth before it has a chance to take hold. 

Most important for the seller, since there were no building materials that lost their structural integrity, it was not necessary to do a major tear-out and renovation with our treatment process because we kill the mold right where it sits. With our process, there were no construction delays or other problems caused by finding mold. The sellers breathed a sigh of relief once they found out that the sale would not be derailed because of mold, and that the closing could go on as planned.

After realizing he had a tremendous amount of mold growth in his crawl space, this homeowner in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ called our office. When we inspected, we couldn't find an area that didn't have mold on it. The conducive condition was the high moisture levels due to the dirt floor.

Crawl spaces that have dirt floors are a huge source of moisture as underground water and moisture-laden air can get in them and cause mold. 

For treatment, we treated every square inch of the crawl space with our EPA-registered antimicrobial solution called Mold Abatement Polymer Solution 1, or MAPS 1. This product attacks mold on a cellular level and kills it instantly. We then used our mold stain remover, scrubbed away all the excess mold staining throughout the joists, and then applied our patented sealant 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.

We spoke to the homeowner about encapsulating his crawl space to prevent future mold issues. He agreed it would be the best course of action and called our office to make an appointment!

Due to the incredibly high humidity levels in her crawl space, this homeowner in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, had white mold growing all over the rafters. 

First, we equipped our personal protective equipment (PPE) and then treated the mold with an antimicrobial application called MAPS 1, which stands for Mold Abatement Polymer Solutions. MAPS 1 is an EPA registered product that attacks mold on a cellular level and immediately kills it. Next, we used our mold stain remover and scrubbed away all the mold growth throughout the area.

Afterward, we applied our patented sealant called MAPS 2. MAPS 2 is a moisture-sensitive application that encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it harmless, inert, and non-allergenic.

One of the best features of MAPS 2 is that it will reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent future mold growth. To address the high humidity levels in the crawl space, we installed a Sani-Dry Sedona commercial grade dehumidifier. These dehumidifiers cost less to run than other dehumidifiers, cover over 3000 square feet, are energy efficient, and will properly control the humidity levels in the crawl space.

A homeowner in Shrewsbury, NJ had her hot water heater burst. To us, short of a tree crashing through a roof, a burst hot water heater is one of the more damaging, scariest events that can happen to a homeowner and is listed by insurance companies as one of the major sources of residential water damage

This homeowner was not keeping tabs on her hot water heater and paid the price. The tank burst and flooded her basement. She had the water removed and had everything dried out. Unfortunately, mold will start forming with standing water in as little as 24 hours.

Mold Solutions By Cowleys came in and treated the entire basement with our two applications, MAPS 1 and MAPS 2. MAPS 1 is our EPA-registered anti-microbial that kills mold on a cellular level. Next, we applied MAPS 2, which is our patented polymer sealant. This application, which kills mold and vertically any pathogen on contact, is moisture-sensitive and has the ability to reactivate, killing any mold that may reappear in the treated areas.

We thoroughly wiped down all hard surfaces to remove the mold stains. The homeowner was pleased with our service and happy that there was no need to tear out any building materials. As long as the building materials have not lost their structural integrity, Mold Solutions can treat the mold right where it sits, avoiding substantial construction costs often associated with traditional mold remediation.