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Updated almost 17 years ago,
mold removal
Looking to buy a property that has no gutters installed and as such, there is a lip around the home of brick where water drips down and seeps into the window cavity.
This has generated mold on 2 walls of the home (brick construction) but it has been localized only on 3 windows underneath them. This was confirmed by a home inspector opening walls to check for other areas where it may have spread. total, we're talking 3-4 4x8 sheets of drywall to replace once pulled off and remedied.
The question I have is... ballpark... what am i looking at here for a cost. Mold sucks, and i've never dealt with it before, but this deal may be too good to pass up. Property is in Illinois, so any illinois contractor with experience in this area, your opinion would be valued. I plan on first installing a gutter system to properly drain the property. How much money am I looking at for 1) a mold inspector to tell me the extent of damage, and 2) removal of the mold in areas of question. finishing of the wall after demo and cleaning would be excluded from the cost of course.