Attic Mold Removal
Roof-deck and attic mold removed, cleaned, and traced to its cause.
Short answer
Attic mold in Florida usually grows on the underside of the roof deck, fed by roof leaks, bath or dryer vents that dump moist air into the attic, or ductwork that sweats in hot, humid air. Sterling contains the attic, removes contaminated insulation, cleans the sheathing and framing with HEPA methods, and shows you the moisture source so it doesn't return.
Also called: attic mold remediation, roof sheathing mold removal, attic mold treatment
What this service addresses
- Growth on the underside of the roof sheathing
- Staining and growth on rafters and trusses
- Wet or contaminated insulation
- Bath, dryer, and kitchen vents that exhaust into the attic
- Ductwork and air handler lines sweating in the attic
Who needs it
- Homeowners who found dark staining on the roof deck
- Buyers and sellers whose home inspector flagged attic mold
- Homes with a past roof leak or storm damage
- Homes with bath or dryer vents that end in the attic
- FL Licensed Mold Assessor · MRSA5798
- FL Licensed Mold Remediator · MRSR5761
- IICRC Certified Water Restoration Tech
- NORMI-Certified Assessor & Remediator
- Insured · GL + E&O
- Independent Inspections · FL 12-Month Rule
What's included — and what isn't
Clear scope, honestly stated.
Included
- A free on-site estimate from inside the attic
- Containment at the attic access so debris stays out of the rooms below
- HEPA air scrubbers under negative pressure
- Removal and bagging of contaminated insulation
- HEPA sanding or wire-brushing and HEPA vacuuming of affected wood
- Damp-wipe cleaning of the remaining surfaces
- Notes on the moisture sources we found
Not included
- Homes Sterling inspected in the last 12 months: Florida law bars it (§ 468.8419(1)(d))
- Testing our own work: clearance comes from an independent assessor (§ 468.8419(2)(d))
- Roof repairs, which need a licensed roofing contractor
- Rerouting vents or repairing ductwork, which need a licensed HVAC contractor
- New insulation, unless it's written into your estimate
A calm, methodical process.
Step 1: Estimate
We get into the attic, measure the affected area, and look for what fed it before we write the estimate.
Step 2: Contain
The attic access is sealed and negative air set up, so dust and spores don't fall into the rooms below.
Step 3: Remove
Contaminated insulation is bagged in the attic and carried out.
Step 4: Clean
Affected wood is sanded or wire-brushed, then HEPA-vacuumed and wiped.
Step 5: Confirm
We check moisture, show you the cause we found, and hand the attic over for independent clearance.
Thermal imaging reveals hidden moisture.
Drag the slider — infrared exposes the cold signature of moisture behind a wall that looks perfectly normal. It's the difference between guessing and knowing.
Methods & equipment
- IICRC S520 procedures
- Polyethylene containment with a zippered entry
- HEPA air scrubbers under negative pressure
- HEPA vacuums and damp-wipe cleaning
- Moisture meters
- Sanding and wire-brushing of affected wood
- Thermal imaging
What you receive
- A written, itemized estimate
- Notes on the moisture sources found
- An attic ready for independent clearance testing
Typical timing
Attic work is scheduled around the heat: a Florida attic is dangerously hot by midday in summer, so work often starts early. Your estimate lists the work days.
Pricing
Free on-site estimate
Quoted in writing after a free look inside the attic. The price depends on the area affected, how much insulation comes out, and access.
Financing is available for mold remediation and water damage work; ask about it with your free on-site estimate.
Attic Mold Removal — questions
The attic shares air with the house through gaps around lights, the attic hatch, and ductwork, and more so when the air handler or return sits in the attic. Attic mold is also the sign of a moisture problem that won't fix itself.
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Learn moreAttic Mold Removal by city
Local attic mold removal pages for the communities Sterling serves — from the Treasure Coast to Palm Beach County.
Ready to get the mold out?
Send your assessor's report or protocol, or book a free on-site estimate. If Sterling inspected the home in the last 12 months, we'll tell you up front that another licensed remediator has to do the work.