How we serve Bothell's indoor environmental needs

There are many companies that offer mold testing in Bothell. Unfortunately, most providers only focus on collecting samples without trying to find the source of the problem. While lab tests are very useful, simply getting these results won’t help you locate or address the root cause.

This is one of the main reasons we’ve developed our own home mold inspection technique. We believe that mold testing should provide actionable information and help find the source of excess moisture that’s causing the problem.

To find the root cause, our team combines lab testing with a rigorous on-site examination. This allows them to locate the humidity problem, which is usually a leaky pipe, poor ventilation, or similar problem. Then, we can help remove the mold, take care of the issue, and prevent mold from ever coming back.

Mold Removal & Remediation

At Environix, we use a science-backed approach to remove the mold in your home. Our team is trained to deliver effective mold removal services, keep our customers informed during the process, and use efficient methods that keep costs as low as possible.

The mold abatement process may seem fairly easy. But, getting rid of the mold in your house is actually a complicated process. Not to mention the fact that you need to have the right equipment to ensure the results will last for a long time.

Mold spores are invisible to the naked eye, but they are present everywhere. Removing all spores from an area of your house is next to impossible. And, even if it’s achieved, more spores will enter the moment you open a door or window. Instead of removing all the mold, an effective abatement project should remove excess spores and the source of the mold, restoring the quality of your indoor air in the process.

Our Remediation Process

We’ve created a unique mold abatement process that allows us to clean the affected area without compromising the rest of your home. Before we begin the removal, we isolate the room or space using negative air machines. This means that we’ll be able to work on the restoration without worrying about contaminating other parts of the house.

The next steps are to remove the affected materials and clean out the area. Some materials may be salvaged, so we’ll work with you to figure out which items you’ll want to restore. The cleaning stage is the most time-consuming part, but it’s crucial for the success of the remediation. Finally, we use a variety of tests to ensure that the project has been a success.

If you need to find a Bothell mold specialist you can trust, get in touch with our team and we’ll be glad to help.

Photos from recent mold inspection and remediation projects

Project observations

• Previous leak occurred under the wall from the outdoor porch entry area.
• No elevated moisture or visible mold was noted in any sheetrock sheathing, framing members or flooring.
• Minor mold staining was noted on the drywall sheathing and on the wall studs and floor plate.
• Several holes were noted in the drywall sheathing which could be allowing cold air into the wall cavities.
• CO2 and RH levels were measured during the investigation.  Both were well below the threshold of concern.

Analysis of mold air sampling

• As observed in the graphs above, all mold spore levels were within the normal range of a healthy indoor environment. Therefore, no actions related to the indoor mold spore levels are necessary at this time.

Conclusion

Due to the low spore counts and relatively contained nature of the mold and water damage, the cleanup can be focused on the damage itself.  Additional cleaning outside the immediate area of damage is not necessary.

Lead Testing & Inspections Info

Bothell has a newer housing stock than Seattle.  However, there are still many pre-1978 homes within the city limits.  The Washington State Dept of Health classifies Bothell as a 1-3 risk level. Note, this can be a bit misleading as it implies all homes have a 10-30% risk.  Older homes would have a near 100% risk and new homes a near zero risk.  As always, these maps are just a general guideline and should never be used to determine whether it’s worth testing your specific home.