From species confirmation to IH-supervised clearance — the complete protocol for black mold in Decatur properties.
Identification
🔍Species Confirmation via Lab Analysis
We confirm species via accredited lab analysis before applying the Type III protocol. Dark mold in your Decatur, IL property isn't automatically Stachybotrys — but we find out before we scope and price the job.
Containment
🔥Type III Containment Establishment
Type III containment means double-layer 6-mil poly barriers floor-to-ceiling, HEPA negative air machines creating inward airflow verified by smoke pencil, sealed HVAC registers, and sticky mat decontamination stations at every containment entry. Established in full before any Stachybotrys-contaminated material is disturbed in your Decatur property — no exceptions.
Removal
🔨Complete Contaminated Material Removal
All Stachybotrys-contaminated porous materials — drywall, insulation, carpet, ceiling tile, wood materials with surface penetration — are removed completely, double-bagged in heavy-duty poly, and disposed of through documented waste channels. No partial removal, no material left in place and treated in situ.
Treatment
💧Structural Surface Treatment & Encapsulation
After material removal, remaining structural framing is HEPA-vacuumed, treated with EPA-registered fungicide rated for mycotoxin-producing mold environments, and sealed with mold-resistant encapsulant. Physical barrier plus chemical treatment on every exposed structural surface in the remediated zone.
Drying
💨Moisture Source Identification & Correction
Stachybotrys presence is evidence of a chronic moisture source. We identify it, document it, and provide the specific correction required. Removal without source correction is temporary.
Clearance
✅IH-Supervised Post-Removal Clearance
Independent IH, not the remediation contractor, collects and interprets post-clearance samples. Written IH clearance report confirms the Stachybotrys removal achieved its objective.
