Mold Removal & Mold Services Before & After Photos

Recently, we went on a service call for a homeowner in Asbury Park, NJ who contacted Cowleys to resolve a mold issue that had developed in his attic. Attics are one of the more common places in a home to find mold growth. Attics can suffer from high humidity levels, especially during the summer, as well as water intrusion problems because of roof or soffit leaks. Unfortunately, mold growth in attics often goes unnoticed. It is important to periodically check the non-living spaces in your home like attics and crawl spaces for mold and other issues.

After suiting up with our personal protective equipment (mold is a serious bio-hazard in enclosed spaces), we began our inspection of the attic. Almost immediately, we discovered an area that had evident mold growth. Whenever mold is discovered, to resolve the problem long-term, it is essential to identify the underlying cause of the mold growth and have those issues remedied so that mold doesn’t return. Here, after a thorough inspection, we determined that the mold growth was due to poor ventilation. Attic ventilation is something that few homeowners think about. However, inadequate attic ventilation can lead to very expensive repairs, unnecessarily high utility bills, and as this homeowner found out the hard way, mold growth! Circulating airborne mold spores can cause respiratory issues and skin irritation, especially with the young, the elderly, and those who are immune-compromised. There is no safe level of mold and, if found, it must be treated.

With our mold treatment process, we first applied MAPS 1, an EPA-registered anti-microbial application. MAPS 1 (Mold Abatement Polymer Solution 1) is specifically designed to kill active mold growth. We then scrubbed the surface mold from the attic and applied MAPS 2, a patented polymer sealant that encapsulates the existing dead mold and prevents future mold from growing.

Mold releases enzymes to decompose wood, which leaves a stain. Here, the mold growth had gone unchecked for such a long period of time, and there were some areas where the mold had left deep stains that could not be fully removed. While it appears that there is still mold, these stains are purely aesthetic and pose no health risk. Once MAPS 1 & 2 have been applied, the mold is no longer a threat. The remaining stains are inert, harmless, and non-allergenic. Also, MAPS 2 will reactivate with moisture to fight future mold growth.

Although we treated the mold in the attic, there was still the issue of the underlying condition that triggered the growth in the first place: poor attic ventilation. The homeowner decided to deal with this issue once and for all. He will be hiring our contractor division to install static vents in his attic. Static vents, by improving air exchange, will reduce attic humidity levels and the risk of mold growth. Also, with the installation of these vents, the home will be more comfortable and his utility bills will be reduced. All in all, a very worthwhile investment!

Earlier this week, I went out on a service call for a homeowner in Asbury Park, NJ who was having a bit of an issue. Recently, as the homeowner was renovating his garage area, a pipe burst behind the drywall and began leaking water. He was able to stop the water leak in time but missed a portion in the garage. In a short amount of time, mold had developed. 

Mold is considered a biohazard in enclosed spaces, therefore, I need to equip my personal protective equipment. I began surveying the garage and was able to spot the mold growth. Any strain of mold, not just toxic black mold, is potentially hazardous. The elderly and young children are especially susceptible to health issues from indoor mold. Mold Solutions by Cowleys has a new technology solution that kills active mold and its mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are the primary allergens associated with mold spores that cause most severe allergic reactions.

First, I removed the contaminated portion of the drywall and then treated the entire area with an EPA-registered, non-toxic antimicrobial solution called MAPS 1. MAPS 1 breaks down mold at a cellular level and kills it instantly. Next, I applied MAPS 2, which is a moisture-sensitive sealant that encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and reactivates when it gets moist to prevent the growth of any future mold colonies. The homeowner told me that he hired a contractor to take care of the broken pipe. 

Before this family could sell their home in Asbury Park, NJ, they first needed to address the massive mold growth in their attic. The conducive condition that caused the mold growth was the lack of ventilation in the attic. Although the homeowners installed several new attic fans, it was too late and mold had grown on every square inch in the attic. So the homeowners called our office to get rid of the mold.

After equipping our personal protective equipment (PPE) we treated the mold directly with an antimicrobial solution called Mold Abatement Polymer Solutions 1 (or MAPS 1 for short). MAPS 1 is an EPA registered product that attacks mold at its DNA and kills it immediately. After treating the entire attic with MAPS 1, we used our mold stain remover and began scrubbing away all the mold growth throughout the attic.

Now that the mold has been killed and all the stains are removed, we then 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, meaning that there will be no more mold growth in the attic for the current and future homeowners!

These homeowners in Belmar, NJ recently had their roof replaced because of roof leaks. During the renovation, they found mold growth in the attic from water intrusion. Fortunately, the roof replacement fixed the underlying water intrusion problem, but there was still dangerous mold growth that needed to be removed. 

As is often the case, there were no water-damaged building materials, so there was no need for any massive tear-out and renovation. Instead, we could efficiently and effectively chemically treat and kill the mold in less than a day, saving thousands of dollars on unnecessary construction. We first treated the affected areas by applying our EPA-registered anti-microbial product called MAPS 1. This application attacks mold on a cellular level and kills it instantly.

We then scrubbed away the mold and applied MAPS 2, which is our 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.

With the help of Mold Solutions by Cowleys, these homeowners did what makes the most sense when it comes to mold removal — treating the mold right where it sits and leaving perfectly good building materials alone. By doing so, the homeowners expediently and effectively got rid of the mold, and one less potential headache was resolved. 

Recently, during a pending sale of a home in Wall Township, NJ, the home inspector found mold growing underneath the basement stairs. At some point, there had been a small water intrusion in that corner of the basement, and, unbeknownst to the homeowner/seller, had triggered some mold growth. The mold growth wasn’t extensive, which is probably why it went unnoticed until discovered by the home inspector. Nevertheless, it was enough of a problem to potentially throw a wrench into the works, so to speak, so the homeowner contacted Mold Solutions by Cowleys to treat the mold. 

After identifying the mold-affected areas of the basement, we applied an EPA-registered antimicrobial MAPS 1, which attacks mold at its DNA and kills it instantly. Next, we applied MAPS 2, which is our 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. Some staining had occurred on the walls, but they are purely aesthetic and pose no health risk. Once MAPS 1 & 2 have been applied, the mold is no longer a threat.

A homeowner inspection that uncovers mold growth does not necessarily mean a lost sale or significant renovation expenditures to remedy the problem. Instead, with our mold treatment process, we can resolve most mold issues in less than a day — and with a pending sale that means no delay in the closing.