From Category 1 clean-water events to Category 3 sewage-adjacent mold, each job gets the right protocol.
Category Assessment
📋Water Category Classification & Protocol Selection
Water source classification determines PPE requirements, containment tier, and disposal protocol on every Mears mold job. We assess and document the water category before work begins.
Containment
🔥Negative Air Containment Setup
Containment before removal, always. Poly barriers, HEPA negative air, sealed registers — established before any contaminated material is disturbed in your Mears property.
Extraction
🔨Contaminated Material Removal
Mold-contaminated drywall, insulation, subfloor sections, and framing members are physically removed, double-bagged in heavy-duty poly, and disposed of per Mears, MI regulations. HEPA vacuuming of remaining structural surfaces removes loose spore material before treatment.
Treatment
💧EPA Biocide Application
EPA-registered biocide application on all remaining structural surfaces after extraction — category-appropriate product selection, documented application, and optional encapsulant for salvageable framing.
Drying
💨Structural Drying Where Needed
Structural drying after water-event removal: desiccant or refrigerant dehumidifiers, air movers, daily MC readings. We don't assume dry — we measure it.
Clearance
📄Independent Post-Removal Air Sampling
An independent industrial hygienist collects post-removal air samples from the treated zone and outdoor comparative samples — processed by an accredited laboratory. You receive a written clearance report, not just a contractor's assurance the job is done.