Black Mold Removal in Shreveport, LA
Dark patches spreading across a ceiling, a black ring creeping out from behind the fridge, dark growth along the bottom of a wall under a window, or on the joists under the house. That is what most people in Shreveport mean by black mold, and it is the most common reason they call. The color on its own does not say which mold it is or how big the problem is. What matters is what it is growing in and what is keeping it wet. Black mold removal means taking out the material it has grown into, treating what stays, and fixing the water behind it. Call (318) 666-4874.
Black mold removal in Shreveport: what it is growing on decides the job
Several common molds grow dark, and they look alike on a wall. Telling them apart takes a lab sample, and whichever one it turns out to be, it comes out the same way. So the questions that decide the job are where it is and what it has grown into.
On sheetrock, plaster or ceiling texture. The growth is in the paper and the board, not just on the paint. The affected section is cut out under containment and replaced. See mold remediation.
On wood framing, joists or subfloor. Sound wood is kept: it is cleaned back, vacuumed with filtered equipment and treated. Under a raised house that is a crawl space mold removal job; under the roof it is attic mold removal.
On concrete or a slab. The surface is cleaned and treated, and the job is really about the moisture coming up through it or the leak running across it.
In the shower and bathroom. See bathroom mold removal; the answer depends on whether it is the room or the wall.
Why it turned black in the first place
Every patch of black mold has water behind it. In Shreveport houses the usual sources are a slow roof or plumbing leak, condensation on outside walls and window frames when a cold, air-conditioned room meets a hot, humid wall, a bathroom that never dries out, and a crawl space sitting over damp clay. Removal without fixing that source only buys a few months, so finding it is half the job.
Testing and removal are done by different people
Louisiana does not allow one company to both assess and remediate mold on the same property. If you want to know exactly what is growing, because a landlord, tenant, buyer or insurer is asking, an independent assessor takes a surface or air sample and sends it to a lab. The remediation crew then works from that report, and on larger jobs the assessor comes back afterwards for a final air test. More on that is on the mold inspection and testing page.
How black mold is taken out of a house
Contain it. The room or area is closed off with plastic and a zip door, the AC vents in it are covered, and a filtered air machine keeps loose spores from drifting through the house while the work goes on.
Remove what it has grown into. Moldy sheetrock, insulation, carpet pad and trim are cut out, bagged inside the containment and carried out sealed.
Clean and treat what stays. Studs, joists and subfloor are cleaned, vacuumed with filtered equipment and treated so the remaining growth is dead.
Dry, check and rebuild. The area is dried to normal moisture readings, and on bigger jobs the independent assessor tests the air before the plastic comes down. Then the sheetrock and paint go back.
Until the work is done, keep the door to the room shut and the AC vent in it closed, and leave the growth alone rather than scrubbing or sanding it, since that sends spores into the air.
What black mold removal costs in Shreveport
A lab sample to identify it is typically $40 to $80 for a surface sample or $50 to $100 for an air sample. A small area under ten square feet runs $500 to $1,500. A single room with the material removed is $1,500 to $4,500. A crawl space is $2,500 to $15,000, an attic $2,500 to $8,000, and a whole-house HVAC job $6,000 to $20,000. The price depends on where the mold is and what it has grown into, not on its color. Every price on the site is on the mold removal cost page.
Prices on this page are estimates from previous work. We cannot quote an exact price. The actual cost can be lower or higher depending on the job. The person who knows is the professional who will do the work. You get a written quote after we see the house.
Booking a black mold removal company
Call (318) 666-4874 and tell us where the growth is, roughly how big an area, and whether there has been a leak. If you would rather write it down, use the callback form below or the contact page. If it showed up after a leak or a storm, see water damage restoration as well.
Black mold: what Shreveport homeowners ask
How much does it cost to have someone remove black mold?
In Shreveport, a small area under ten square feet runs $500 to $1,500 and a single room $1,500 to $4,500. Crawl spaces, attics and whole-house HVAC jobs cost more. The written price comes after someone has seen it, because what the mold has grown into sets the cost.
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Can a house with black mold be saved?
Yes, in almost every case. The sheetrock, insulation and carpet pad it has grown into are replaced; the framing and subfloor are usually sound and are cleaned and treated. The fix lasts when the water behind it is fixed too.
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Does black mold on drywall mean the wall has to come out?
The affected section does. Mold on sheetrock grows into the paper and the board, so wiping it leaves the growth behind. The damaged section is cut out under containment and replaced once the wall cavity is dry.
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Will insurance pay for black mold removal?
It depends on the policy and the cause. Mold that follows a sudden covered event, such as a burst pipe or storm damage, is sometimes covered; mold from a slow leak or long-term humidity usually is not. Your adjuster decides, and the assessment report and photos are what they ask for.
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Do I need to have black mold tested before it is removed?
Only if someone needs to know what it is, for example a landlord, tenant, buyer or insurer. Testing is done by an independent assessor, separate from the removal crew, as Louisiana requires. If you simply want it gone, the removal can be priced from a visit.
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Why is black mold growing on my outside walls and window frames?
Condensation. A cold, air-conditioned room against a hot, humid outside wall makes the inside surface sweat, and mold grows on the paint and the sheetrock paper. The fix is insulation, air movement and lower indoor humidity, plus removing what has already grown.
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How long does black mold removal take?
One room usually takes one to two days once it is sealed off. A crawl space takes two to four days, and a whole air handler and duct job about a week. Drying and rebuild time are on top of that.
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Does a black mold removal company need a Louisiana license?
For mold remediation jobs valued at $7,500 or more, Louisiana requires a mold remediation license from the State Licensing Board for Contractors. Ask any company to show it, along with proof of insurance, before work starts.
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Do you remove black mold in Bossier City and nearby towns?
Yes: Shreveport, Bossier City, Haughton, Benton, Blanchard, Greenwood, Stonewall and Keithville. Tell us the address when you call.
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