Mold Remediation in Middletown, NJ

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Quick answer: For mold in a Middletown home or business, call 732-539-2942 (or text us). We find the moisture source, seal off the area, remove the mold, and dry and rebuild. Calls answered 24/7. IICRC Certified Firm #70028169 · NJ HIC #13VH12188600 · 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews.

Middletown's mold problems look a lot like its water problems: Bayshore homes that have flooded more than once, inland basements that stay damp, and crawl spaces near the bay where humidity sits all summer. We handle all three, from a single musty closet to a full crawl space. You can see some of our finished work on the before-and-after page.

Middletown areas we cover

Port Monmouth · Belford · Leonardo · North Middletown · East Keansburg · Navesink · Locust · River Plaza · Lincroft · New Monmouth · Fairview · Chapel Hill · Oak Hill · Middletown Village. Nearby: Highlands, Atlantic Highlands, Keansburg, Hazlet, Holmdel and Red Bank.

Where mold grows in Middletown homes

• Rebuilt and elevated Bayshore homes. About 350 Middletown homes had to be elevated or rebuilt after Sandy. The enclosed areas and crawl spaces under them, and any first-floor walls that weren't fully dried after a later flood, are common places for growth.
• Crawl spaces near the bay. Damp air, sagging insulation and wet soil keep the joists and subfloor humid.
• Finished basements inland. In Lincroft, New Monmouth and River Plaza, mold usually traces back to a past sump failure or leak that was dried only on the surface.
• Attics. Bath fans venting into the attic, and roof leaks after wind storms in wooded neighborhoods.
• Bathrooms, closets and behind furniture on outside walls, where cold surfaces collect condensation.

Our 5-step mold remediation process

1. Find the moisture. Thermal imaging and penetrating and non-penetrating moisture meters show which materials are wet, which tells us where the mold is coming from.
2. Contain. We seal the work area and run it under negative air pressure so spores stay put, with air scrubbers running.
3. Remove. Contaminated porous materials like insulation, drywall and carpet pad are bagged and removed. Framing and other hard surfaces are cleaned.
4. Dry and correct. Dehumidifiers and air movers bring materials back to normal dry levels. We explain the cause: a vent, grading, a leak, or crawl-space humidity.
5. Deodorize and rebuild. Hydroxyl generators and thermal fogging take care of odor. Then our reconstruction team replaces insulation, drywall and trim.

Mold and your insurance

Whether mold work is paid for depends on your policy and on what caused the moisture. Some policies cap mold work at a set dollar amount and others exclude it, so read your declarations page or call your agent first.

We send the invoice to your insurance carrier on your behalf, but the invoice is still the homeowner's responsibility. That includes your deductible and anything your carrier doesn't pay. Our technicians photograph the growth and log moisture readings at every stage, which gives your adjuster a clear record.

In New Jersey, homeowners usually have the right to choose their own restoration contractor. We specialize in working with both homeowners and insurance companies to make sure the work is properly documented and covered, so your home gets back to its pre-loss condition. See our insurance claims page.

Book a Middletown mold assessment

Call 732-539-2942 or request an estimate. Related: all Middletown services · fire damage restoration in Middletown · main mold page · found mold guide · attic and crawlspace moisture guide · Resource Center

Middletown mold FAQs

Our crawl space insulation is falling down and smells musty. Is that mold? Often, yes, or at least it's wet and on its way there. Wet fiberglass insulation should come out. We remove it under containment, clean and dry the framing, and explain how to keep the crawl space dry.

Our Port Monmouth home was rebuilt after Sandy. Why do we have mold now? The usual causes are a later flood or leak that wasn't fully dried, poor ventilation in the enclosure under the home, or a plumbing leak in a wall. We'll find the moisture first.

Should we test for mold before remediation? When growth is visible and the cause is clear, testing usually isn't needed to start. For a home sale or health concerns, you can hire an independent tester, and we'll coordinate with them.

How long does mold remediation take? Small, contained areas can take a day or two. Jobs that need drying and rebuilding take longer. We'll give you a timeline after the inspection.

Can we stay in the house during the work? Usually, yes, because the work area is sealed off and kept under negative pressure. Anyone with asthma or a weakened immune system may want to stay away from that part of the house.

Do you remediate mold in commercial buildings and rentals in Middletown? Yes. We work in offices, shops and rental homes, and we schedule the work to limit disruption.

MaxClean Restoration, 11 Bannard Street, Freehold, NJ 07728 · 732-539-2942 · IICRC Certified Firm #70028169 · NJ HIC #13VH12188600
Open 24/7 · 4.9 stars from 91 Google reviews · Serving Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties.