Chemical-Free Mold Removal in Sylvania, OH
Mold inspection, testing, and chemical-free remediation for homes and businesses in Sylvania and Sylvania Township. We find the moisture behind the mold and remove it at the source.
A city of trees between the creek and the sand country
Sylvania sits in the old Toledo Strip, the land Ohio and Michigan nearly went to war over in the 1830s. The early settlement grew along Ten Mile Creek, and the historic Main Street downtown still follows the same streets a century later.
To the west lies the Oak Openings, more than 1,300 square miles of sandy ground left behind when ancient Lake Warren drained toward what is now Lake Erie. Ten Mile Creek winds through town on its way east, and the city has spent years working to slow erosion and give the creek more room to flood safely.
Sylvania also lives up to its name. It has been a Tree City USA community since the 1990s, with more than 7,000 trees on public land. Shade, creek bottoms, sandy soil, and Lake Erie humidity make for beautiful neighborhoods, and they also keep moisture close to a lot of homes. When it gets inside and stays, mold follows.
Where moisture shows up around Sylvania
Every home is different, but these are the conditions we look at first in this area.
Crawlspaces and Hidden Leaks
On a recent Sylvania job, a pipe in the crawlspace had been leaking for a long time before anyone knew. Crawlspaces hide slow leaks well, and the wood above them pays for it.
Paneled and Finished Basements
Older paneling and drywall over basement walls trap moisture against the concrete. On one Sylvania basement we removed the paneling, drywall, insulation, and framing, then insulated the walls with foam board.
Along Ten Mile Creek
Homes on lower ground near the creek see wet soil and high water after heavy rain. Sump pumps work hard, and a single failure can soak a finished basement.
Sandy Ground
Sandy soil soaks up rain fast and moves that water through the ground toward foundation walls. Basements that stay dry most of the year can turn damp after a wet spring.
The City of Trees
Mature shade keeps roofs and siding slow to dry, and fall leaves fill gutters quickly. Overflowing gutters send water straight down the foundation.
Older Homes Near Main Street
Homes near downtown often have older foundations, small crawlspaces, and additions built over the years. Each of those is a place for water to find its way in.
Our services
From the first inspection to a verified result, we handle every step.
Fixing the crawlspace, not just cleaning it
A crawlspace over bare soil pulls moisture up into the floor framing every day. Removing the mold is the first step. Keeping it from coming back means dealing with the moisture underneath.
- Dry ice blasting and HEPA vacuuming to remove mold from joists and subfloor
- Vapor barriers to block ground moisture
- Rim joist insulation to stop condensation at the edges
Call 734-439-8800On qualifying remediation projects
How a Sylvania project works
Call
Tell us what you are seeing. A real person answers and talks it through.
Inspect
A certified inspector maps the mold and finds the moisture behind it.
Contain
We seal off the work area so spores stay out of the rest of the house.
Remove
Dry ice blasting, HEPA vacuuming, and other non-toxic methods.
Verify
Post remediation testing compares indoor air to the outdoor baseline.
Trusted by your neighbors
Noah, Jamie, and AJ did a wonderful job cleaning up the mold in our crawl space caused by a pipe that had leaked for quite some time. They were very professional and skilled and kept us informed of the time frame and the process of what was being done each day.
John found two additional areas of concern that another company missed. The crew did exactly what John described, answered all our questions, and literally left no footprint.
MoldPro did an outstanding mold remediation job on my brother’s house. MoldPro being chemical free makes a world of a difference to me as well. It really goes a long way.
Sylvania and the communities around it
We work throughout the city of Sylvania and Sylvania Township, and across the state line in the Michigan towns just to the north.
Around Sylvania
Places we work near
About 35 minutes away, straight down US-23
247 W Main St, Milan, MI 48160
734-439-8800
peaceofmind@moldprollc.com
Available 24 hours
Common questions
Do you serve Sylvania and Sylvania Township?
Yes. We work throughout the city of Sylvania and Sylvania Township, plus Toledo, Ottawa Hills, Holland, Maumee, and the Michigan towns just across the state line. Our office in Milan is about 35 minutes away.
We found a leak in our crawlspace. Could there be mold?
If the leak went on for a while, it is likely. Wood and insulation in a crawlspace stay wet long after a pipe is fixed. We inspect the space, remove the mold from the joists and subfloor, and can add a vapor barrier to keep ground moisture out.
Our basement has old paneling and smells musty. What should we do?
Paneling and drywall over a basement wall can hide mold for years. We check behind the finishes with moisture readings and, if needed, remove the affected materials, clean the framing, and insulate the walls with foam board.
We live near Ten Mile Creek. Are we more at risk?
Lower ground near the creek tends to stay wetter after heavy rain, so sump pumps and basement walls get tested more often. An inspection can tell you whether water is getting in and whether mold has started.
Is your process safe for kids and pets?
Yes. We remove mold with dry ice blasting, HEPA vacuuming, and other non-toxic methods. We do not rely on harsh chemicals, so nothing toxic is left behind when we finish.
Worried about mold in your Sylvania home?
Call or email us today. A real person will talk through what you are seeing and the next step for your home.