Window well leaks and pipe bursts soak basements. We extract the standing water, set up dehumidifiers and air movers, and take moisture readings every day until the floors and framing test dry.
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Mold Remediation in Salt Lake City, UT
A window well leak, yard irrigation, or a slow leak can feed mold. Our crew handles mold remediation in Salt Lake City, UT, finds the moisture behind it, and dries the space out. Call any time, day or night.
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Mold help
Mold in Salt Lake City homes
Along the Wasatch Front, the basement is often where people live. Many Utah homes have finished lower levels with bedrooms and family rooms. Those rooms sit against foundation walls that can take on water.
Egress window wells are a common entry point. A clogged window well fills with snowmelt or rain, and water seeps into the drywall and carpet, often in a bedroom.
Many neighborhoods also water their yards with pressurized secondary irrigation. A leaking line or sprinkler head near the house can soak the soil against the foundation all summer. The dry air can hide the problem until mold shows up behind a basement wall.
Homeowners, property managers, and business owners across Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, Tooele, Summit, and Weber counties call us about mold all year round.
Call Now (801) 301-9825Mold remediation at a glance
What’s included
Window well and irrigation leak tracing, containment, removing moldy basement finishes, HEPA cleaning, drying, and repairs.
Typical timeline
A small spot takes a day or two. A finished basement bedroom or family room can take a week or more.
How cost is set
Your estimate depends on how much of the finished basement is affected, what has to come out, the water source, and rebuilding the rooms.
First visit
Call (801) 301-9825A free inspection and estimate before any work starts.
Found mold?
What to do when you find mold
Finding mold is stressful, but you have time to do this right. Acting in the first day or two keeps it from spreading.
Not sure how big the problem is? Call and talk it through with our crew.
Call (801) 301-9825What to do
Look for the water
Check above and around the mold for a drip, a damp spot, or a stain. Stopping the water stops the mold from growing.
Bring the humidity down
Run the air conditioning or a dehumidifier. The EPA recommends keeping indoor humidity below 60%, ideally between 30% and 50%.
Take photos
Photograph the mold and any water damage before anything is cleaned. Your insurance company may ask for them.
Clean small spots the right way
For a patch under about 10 square feet, the EPA says you can usually clean it yourself with detergent and water. Wear gloves, eye protection, and a mask.
Keep sensitive people away
Anyone with asthma, allergies, or a weak immune system should stay out of the area until the mold is gone.
What not to do
Don’t scrub or sand it dry
Dry mold sends spores into the air and through the house. Keep the surface damp while you clean it, or leave it for a pro.
Don’t bleach it and paint over it
Bleach can whiten the surface, but on drywall and wood it doesn’t reach the mold growing inside. Paint over mold peels, and the mold keeps growing underneath.
Don’t point fans at it
Fans blowing across mold carry the spores into other rooms.
Don’t run the heat or air if the mold is in the ducts
The system will blow spores through the whole house. Leave it off until it’s been checked.
Don’t buy a test kit first
If you can see mold, the EPA says testing usually isn’t needed. Spend the money on finding the leak.
Where mold hides
Where we find mold in Salt Lake City homes
On the Wasatch Front, mold usually traces back to basements, window wells, irrigation, or snowmelt.
Finished Basements
Lower-level bedrooms and family rooms sit against foundation walls that can take on water.
Attics Under Snow
Ice dams and roof leaks during heavy snow years soak attic insulation.
Bathrooms in Basements
Lower-level bathrooms with weak ventilation hold steam that grows mold.
Older Homes With Evaporative Coolers
Many older homes still run rooftop coolers, and a neglected pan can feed mold in the attic ducts.
Egress Window Wells
Wells that fill with snowmelt or rain leak around basement windows.
Secondary Irrigation Lines
Leaking irrigation lines near the house soak the soil against foundations.
How we remove mold
How we remove mold
In Salt Lake basements, mold returns unless window wells, irrigation, and seepage are handled. We start by finding the water.
We contain the basement. Plastic barriers and HEPA air scrubbers keep spores from rising into the main floor.
We remove and clean. Basement drywall, carpet, and insulation with growth come out, and concrete and framing are cleaned and treated.
We dry and rebuild. The dry air helps, and readings must match a dry room before we rebuild bedrooms and family rooms.
What the signs usually mean
A damp smell in a basement bedroom
What it usually meansWater entering around an egress window or through the wall
What to doHave the window well and wall checked.
Spots on drywall beside a window well
What it usually meansA clogged well drain letting water pool against the window
What to doClear the drain and have the wall opened.
A wet strip along the foundation in summer
What it usually meansA leaking secondary irrigation line or sprinkler head
What to doFix the irrigation and have the basement wall checked.
Mildew on the ceiling of a basement bathroom
What it usually meansShower steam with no fan, common in older Utah basement bathrooms
What to doAdd a fan or run it longer, and open the ceiling if growth returns.
Ceiling stains after a big snow year
What it usually meansAn ice dam or roof leak
What to doHave the attic insulation inspected.
A musty lower level with nothing visible
What it usually meansGrowth behind basement drywall, under carpet, or around a window well
What to doBook an inspection so we can take moisture readings behind the finishes.
What can be saved
What can be cleaned and what gets replaced
For Wasatch Front homes, what we keep depends on whether it’s drywall, carpet, or framing, how long the leak ran, and how far growth spread. The inspection confirms each item.
Concrete, tile, glass, and metal
Usually cleanedBasement slabs, ceramic tile, and the glass in egress windows clean thoroughly once treated.
Framing and joists
Usually cleanedBasement studs and the joists above with only a light coat of growth can stay after cleaning and an antimicrobial treatment.
Window frames
Depends on how deep it goesVinyl and metal frames clean; rotted wood frames are replaced.
Basement drywall
Depends on how deep it goesLower-level drywall that wicked water from a window well or the foundation is cut out above the wet line.
Wood floors upstairs
Depends on how deep it goesMain-floor hardwood rarely needs more than cleaning unless a leak came up from below.
Basement carpet
Depends on how deep it goesCarpet in a basement bedroom or family room that grew mold on its backing is replaced.
Beds, toys, and furniture
Depends on how deep it goesHard items clean; mattresses and upholstery with growth often can’t be saved.
Photos and documents
Depends on how deep it goesFamily photos, scrapbooks, and genealogy records stored downstairs can sometimes be restored by a document specialist.
Insulation
Usually removedBatts in basement walls and attic insulation that grew mold are pulled and replaced.
Carpet pad
Usually removedPad with growth is replaced.
Cardboard storage
Usually removedMoldy cardboard boxes in basement storage rooms are thrown out, and the contents are cleaned or replaced.
Do You Need a Mold Test?
Most of the time, no. If the growth is visible and the source is clear, like a flooded window well, a lab test won’t change the plan. Testing is useful when there’s a smell but no visible growth, or when a buyer, landlord, or doctor asks for documentation.
When testing makes sense, we’ll walk you through how it works and can line up an independent tester for results before and after the job.
Stop the water behind the mold
Other restoration services we offer in Salt Lake City
Every job starts with a free inspection and estimate. Here’s how the 24 Hour Flood Pros team helps with each type of damage.
A furnace room fire or an electrical short downstairs can fill a Utah basement with soot. Soot is acidic and keeps staining surfaces, so cleanup starts early. We remove soot, treat odor at the source, clean what can be saved, and rebuild what can’t.
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Canyon winds and heavy snow damage roofs. We dry the structure, remove damaged materials, and repair the ceilings and walls inside.
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Mold in a downtown office, a shop, or a basement rental needs a plan around tenants and customers. We extract, dry, and clean on a plan built around reopening, and we document each step for your carrier.
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When you’re ready to rebuild, the same crew puts it back together, from drywall to cabinets to the final coat of paint, so there’s no second contractor to hire.
More about ReconstructionDealing with one of these?
Call (801) 301-9825Call and talk to our crew about what happened. The call is free, and so is the inspection.
Our process
What happens after you call
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You call, we send a crew
Call (801) 301-9825 any time, day or night, including weekends and holidays. Tell us what you’re seeing or smelling, and where. We’ll send a crew right away.
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We inspect and find the source
The 24 Hour Flood Pros team looks for the moisture feeding the mold. We use moisture meters to find water hiding inside walls, under floors, and in the crawlspace. We take photos for your insurance. The inspection is free.
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We close off the area
We seal the work area with plastic and set up HEPA air scrubbers, so spores don’t spread to clean rooms. The heat and air stay off in that area while we work.
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We stop the moisture
We dry out the water and show you what’s causing it. If a plumber, a roofer, or an HVAC tech needs to fix a leak, we tell you before we go further.
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We remove moldy materials
Drywall, insulation, and carpet pad with mold growing in them are cut out, bagged, and carried out. That way we only remove what really needs it.
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We clean and dry what stays
Framing, subfloor, and other solid surfaces are HEPA-vacuumed, cleaned, and treated. Then we dry them until they read close to a dry room elsewhere in the house.
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We make the repairs
When you’re ready, the 24 Hour Flood Pros team fixes the damage. We replace drywall, install cabinets, and finish with fresh paint. Our goal is to make your home look the way it did before.
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Final check with you
Before we take the plastic down, we check the area for any mold or dust left behind. Then we walk through it with you and send the final records to your insurance company to close out the claim.
Mold in a basement bedroom?
Call (801) 301-9825Window well leaks often show up first as mold in lower-level bedrooms. Call us for a free inspection.
Insurance and claims
Mold remediation and your insurance claim
Sometimes. Many homeowners policies cover mold when it comes from a sudden, covered water event, like a burst pipe or a water heater that gives out. Mold from a slow leak or ongoing humidity is often excluded, and some policies cap mold coverage at a set amount.
Your policy decides what’s covered, not us. We work with all major insurance carriers, including State Farm, Allstate, Liberty Mutual, Farmers, American Family, Travelers, and Nationwide, and we keep the paperwork clear enough that your claim doesn’t stall.
Report it soon after you find it. Waiting can make it harder to show the mold came from a sudden event.
If a claim stalls, you can file a complaint with the Utah Insurance Department.
What your adjuster will ask for
- When you first noticed the mold or the smell
- What caused the moisture, and when it started
- Photos of the mold and any water damage
- Receipts for any work already done on the leak
What we send them
- Date-stamped photos of each affected area
- Moisture readings showing where the water is
- A line-by-line estimate for removal and rebuild
- One point of contact for your adjuster
Where we work
Areas we serve around Salt Lake City
We serve Salt Lake City and communities along the Wasatch Front.
Counties
- Salt Lake County
- Davis County
- Utah County
- Tooele County
- Summit County
- Weber County
Nearby cities
- West Valley City
- Sandy
- West Jordan
- South Jordan
- Murray
- Taylorsville
- Draper
- Midvale
- Cottonwood Heights
- Holladay
- Bountiful
- Ogden
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Common questions
Salt Lake City mold remediation FAQs
How fast can 24 Hour Flood Pros get to me?
A crew can be there within 45 minutes. We work 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays, so you can call the moment you find mold or a leak.
Is black mold dangerous?
Any mold growing indoors should be removed, whatever its color. The CDC’s advice is that you don’t need to know the type of mold to deal with it. Mold can trigger allergies and asthma, so people with breathing problems or weak immune systems should stay away from it.
Can I clean mold myself?
For a small area, yes. The EPA says a patch under about 10 square feet, roughly 3 feet by 3 feet, can usually be cleaned with detergent and water while you wear gloves, eye protection, and a mask. Call a professional for anything larger, mold in the heating and air system, mold after sewage or flood water, or mold that keeps coming back.
Do I need a mold test before remediation?
Usually not if you can see the mold. Testing is most useful when you smell mold but can’t find it, or to confirm the cleanup worked.
Will the mold come back after remediation?
Not if the moisture is fixed. Mold comes back when the leak, the drainage problem, or the humidity is still there. That’s why every job starts with finding the source, and why we dry everything before the walls are closed.
Do I need to leave my home during mold remediation?
Usually not. We seal off the work area and filter the air, so most people stay home. For large jobs, or if someone in the house has breathing problems, we’ll tell you in advance if staying somewhere else makes sense.
How much does mold remediation cost in Salt Lake City?
It depends on how big the area is, what has to be removed, how hard it is to reach, and what it takes to stop the moisture. A bathroom wall costs far less than a whole crawlspace or attic. The inspection and estimate are free, so you know the cost before any work starts.
How long does mold remediation take?
A small area can take a few days. Crawlspaces, attics, and rooms that need rebuilding take longer. Your estimate includes a schedule.
Does Utah require a license for mold remediation?
Utah doesn’t issue a specific state license for mold remediation, so it’s worth checking a company’s training and certifications before you hire it. 24 Hour Flood Pros is an IICRC Certified Firm, #70120685.
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