Mold Remediation in Cary, NC That Starts With the Moisture

A Wet, Warm Climate

NOAA's 1991–2020 normals for a station a few miles from Cary show about 48 inches of precipitation a year, with September the wettest month and July highs near 89°F. Warm, damp air finds the coolest surfaces in a house, such as ductwork, crawl-space framing and the back of closets on exterior walls, and condensation follows.

Crawl Spaces and Attics

Many Cary homes sit over crawl spaces. Vented crawl spaces pull humid summer air under the floor, where it meets cooler joists. If you're thinking about sealing or conditioning a crawl space after remediation, note that Cary's permit office lists closing or sealing a crawl space among the jobs that require a residential permit. In attics, the usual culprits are bath fans venting into the insulation and small roof leaks after storms.

How a Remediation Job Runs

1. Inspect and measure. We read moisture levels and look for the source before quoting.
2. Seal off the work area. Poly sheeting and negative air keep spores out of clean rooms.
3. Remove. Drywall, insulation and other porous materials with growth are cut out and bagged.
4. Clean. Framing and solid surfaces get HEPA vacuuming and an antimicrobial treatment.
5. Dry. We run dehumidifiers until readings match unaffected areas.
6. Restore. Drywall, finishes and trim go back once it's dry.

When to Call

Persistent musty odor, staining that grows, peeling paint near baseboards, or growth after a leak from an appliance. If a dishwasher or water heater started it, our appliance leak page explains how we dry under cabinets and floors.

For leaks and floods of every kind, see the Cary water damage team's home page.