Black mold.
Specialist removal.

Black mold removal. Specialist protocol.

"Black mold" most commonly refers to Stachybotrys chartarum — a toxigenic mold species that releases mycotoxins under disturbance. Removal requires specialist containment, full PPE, and a safety-first protocol that protects occupants, the work crew, and unaffected areas of the home.

Real Mold Remediation's black mold protocol is more rigorous than standard remediation: tighter containment, dedicated PPE, additional lab testing, and post-clearance verification.

Black mold protocol — what's different

• Stachybotrys-specific containment. Doubled containment barriers with negative-air pressure differential.
• Full Tyvek PPE for the entire crew. Respirators rated for mold spore exposure.
• Lab-confirmed identification first. We don't assume — we test surface or air samples to confirm Stachybotrys before specialized work begins.
• HEPA filtration upgraded. Multiple HEPA scrubbers running continuously during work.
• Post-clearance lab testing required. Independent third-party lab issues a written clearance.
• Documented chain-of-custody on all samples.

How to spot suspected black mold

• Dark green-black slimy growth (not dry/powdery like other molds)
• Located in chronically damp areas — under sinks, behind drywall after leaks, in attics with persistent moisture
• Strong musty/earthy smell, often described as "wet basement"
• Symptoms in occupants: respiratory irritation, headaches, fatigue, asthma worsening

Lab testing for confirmation

Visual identification is unreliable — many molds look black but aren't Stachybotrys. We collect surface tape lifts or air samples and send them to an independent accredited lab. Confirmation drives the protocol — we want to know what we're actually dealing with before specialist work begins.