Mold & Hazmat — Metro Detroit
Mold Remediation
Mold keeps spreading as long as the moisture stays. Dry Pros contains it, removes it, and fixes the water problem that caused it — across Macomb and Oakland County, following the IICRC S520 standard.
⭐ 4.9/5 — 55 Google reviews — IICRC Certified Firm
Why mold takes hold in Metro Detroit homes — and how Dry Pros handles it
Mold needs moisture, a food source, and time — and a Metro Detroit basement after a water loss offers all three. Growth can start on damp drywall, framing, and stored belongings within 24–72 hours of a flood, sewer backup, or slow leak, and it keeps spreading for as long as the moisture stays. What you can see is often the smaller part of the problem: mold hides behind baseboards, inside wall cavities, under flooring, and above ceiling tiles, announcing itself first as a musty odor.
Dry Pros remediates mold following the IICRC S520 standard. We start by finding the moisture problem that fed the growth, then seal off the affected area behind containment with negative air pressure and HEPA filtration so spores don’t spread through the rest of the house. Mold-damaged porous materials like drywall and insulation are removed and disposed of sealed; the framing and surfaces that stay are cleaned and treated. Finally we dry the structure and document moisture readings — because remediation only holds if the conditions that caused it are gone.
What is included:
- Moisture source identification — the leak or humidity problem gets fixed, not just the mold
- Containment barriers with negative air pressure
- HEPA air scrubbing throughout the work
- Removal and sealed disposal of mold-damaged drywall, insulation, and carpet
- Cleaning and antimicrobial treatment of salvageable framing and surfaces
- Structural drying with documented moisture readings
Mold growth on a basement wall — the kind of problem that follows an untreated water loss.
Why homeowners call Dry Pros
- Typically on-site within about 2 hours, 24/7
- IICRC Certified Firm — water and structural drying certified, so the moisture gets fixed too
- We bill your insurance directly and manage the whole claim
- 4.9 stars from 55 Google reviews
Full PPE and sealed containment on every mold job.
Mold Remediation FAQ
Will my insurance cover mold remediation?
It depends on what caused it. Mold that follows a sudden, covered water loss — a burst pipe, an appliance failure — is often covered, though many policies cap mold coverage at a set limit. Mold from a long-term leak or maintenance issue is usually excluded. We document the cause from day one, work directly with your adjuster, and bill your insurance directly when it’s covered.
Can’t I just clean it with bleach?
Bleach can lighten surface staining on hard, non-porous surfaces, but it doesn’t reach the growth rooted inside porous materials like drywall and framing — and scrubbing without containment can spread spores to the rest of the house. A small patch on a bathroom ceiling is one thing; growth that covers a larger area, hides inside walls, or followed a sewage backup calls for professional containment and removal.
How do you keep mold from spreading during removal?
The work area is sealed behind plastic containment and kept under negative air pressure, so air flows into the workspace instead of out of it. HEPA air scrubbers run throughout the job, and removed materials leave the house sealed in bags. That’s what keeps a basement mold problem from becoming a whole-house one.
Will the mold come back?
Only if the moisture comes back. That’s why we fix the water source and dry the structure to documented moisture readings instead of just removing what’s visible. Keep basement humidity in check and address leaks quickly, and remediated areas stay clean.
Musty smell or visible mold in your home?
Call Dry Pros for an assessment — 24/7 across Macomb and Oakland County.