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Attics, basements and crawl spaces

Attic Mold Removal and Mould Remediation in Guelph

Super Sprayers removes mould from attics, basements and crawl spaces in homes across Guelph and the surrounding towns, and then fixes the reason it grew in the first place. Since 2018 we have completed more than 800 insulation jobs, and an insulation company sees more hidden mould than almost anyone, because we are the ones pulling back old batts and looking at the wood behind them. In nearly every case, the mould is a symptom of a moisture problem that an insulation or air sealing fix can solve.

In attics, mould usually grows on the roof sheathing because warm, humid air is leaking up from the house or a bathroom fan is venting into the attic instead of outdoors. In basements, it grows behind plastic and batts where humid air meets cold concrete. Remove the mould without fixing either cause, and it comes back within a winter or two.

Our remediation follows recognized practice, including containment, HEPA filtration and removal of damaged porous materials, with reference to the IICRC S520 standard and Health Canada guidance. Our crews are WSIB covered and insured, and because we also air seal and insulate, we can fix the mould, the moisture and the insulation in one coordinated job.

  • In business since 2018
  • 800+ jobs completed
  • WSIB covered, licensed and insured
  • 2-year labour warranty
  • 5-star Google rating

Where Mould Grows and Why

Bare attic rafters and roof sheathing before spray foam insulation

Attic sheathing

Warm air leaking through top plates, pot lights and the hatch condenses on the cold roof deck. Bath fans venting into the attic make it worse.

Basement rim joist cavities sealed with closed cell spray foam

Rim joists

Humid basement air reaches the cold wood behind loose batts and condenses there, often for years before anyone notices.

Plastic containment around a basement wall before mould removal

Basement walls

The old batt-and-poly finish traps moisture against concrete. Mould grows on the studs and the back of the drywall.

Fix the Moisture Source First

Mould needs moisture, and removing the moisture is the only lasting fix. We track down the source before any cleanup starts. In attics it's usually air leaks or bath fans, and in basements it's condensation, leaks or high humidity.

If the source is a roof leak, foundation crack or plumbing problem, we'll tell you so it can be repaired by the right trade before we remediate.

Our Mould Remediation Process

  1. 1

    Assess

    We inspect the extent of growth and find the moisture source.

  2. 2

    Contain

    Poly barriers and negative air with HEPA filtration keep spores out of the rest of the house.

  3. 3

    Remove porous materials

    Mouldy insulation, drywall and other porous materials are bagged and removed.

  4. 4

    Clean surfaces

    Framing and sheathing are HEPA-vacuumed and cleaned; stains may remain even when growth is gone.

  5. 5

    Dry and verify

    The area is dried and visually checked before rebuilding.

Health Canada recommends professional help for mould areas larger than about 1 square metre, or where the mould keeps returning.

Keeping Mould From Coming Back

Prevention is where our insulation work comes in. We air seal the attic floor so warm air stops reaching the roof deck, and make sure bath fans vent outdoors. In basements, closed cell foam against the concrete removes the cold surface where condensation forms.

Crawl spaces get sealed ground covers and insulated walls. See our air sealing and basement spray foam pages for the details.

Cleaned wall studs after mouldy drywall was cut out and removed

Mould Behind Spray Foam: Myth and Reality

A common worry is that spray foam traps moisture and hides mould. Properly installed closed cell foam bonded to a dry surface leaves no gap for air to reach and condense, so mould has nothing to feed on. Problems happen when foam is sprayed over wet or already mouldy material, or when a liquid leak is covered instead of fixed.

Our guide on whether spray foam is safe covers this in more depth.

Mould Questions

Can I just paint over attic mould?

Paint doesn't fix the moisture that feeds the mould, so it grows back. The source has to be fixed and the growth cleaned first.

Will new insulation stop mould returning?

Insulation alone won't. Air sealing and proper venting stop the moisture, and the insulation then keeps surfaces warm.

Is black mould on attic sheathing dangerous?

Any mould can affect people with allergies or asthma, and colour doesn't reliably indicate the type. Larger areas should be handled by professionals with containment.

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