Older Homes
Original plaster and cypress framing stay intact, moisture source found, mold cleared, and the problem does not come back.
What Goes Wrong
The materials in a historic home respond differently to moisture and cleaning than modern drywall, the method has to match.
Scrubbing visible growth without a moisture reading leaves active mold inside wall cavities and plaster keys.
A moisture meter check and wall cavity inspection map the full extent before any cleaning is planned.
Tearing out sound plaster or original wood trim to reach mold destroys material that cannot be replicated or cheaply replaced.
Only the compromised section is removed; surrounding original material is protected and left in place.
Cleaning without locating the moisture source, a roof flashing gap, plumbing penetration, or crawl space dampness, means mold returns.
The moisture source is identified and recorded in the written scope so it is addressed alongside the cleanup.
Thick plaster and dense cypress hold residual moisture longer than drywall; skipping a final reading leaves conditions for regrowth.
A moisture meter reading after drying confirms the affected area is dry before the job is closed out.
Scope of Work
From crawl spaces to plaster ceilings, the work is matched to the materials and conditions found on-site.
HEPA vacuuming and antimicrobial treatment clean mold from sound plaster without cutting into walls unnecessarily.
Selective removal targets only sections of cypress or pine framing with active mold penetration, leaving surrounding wood intact.
Pier-and-beam crawl spaces are checked for standing water, dampness, and mold growth affecting floor joists and subfloor.
Older insulation in walls and attics is assessed for mold saturation; compromised sections are removed and documented.
Post-remediation air checks confirm spore levels are within acceptable range before containment is removed.
Spores captured and contained before they spread.
Drying equipment run until moisture readings clear.
Trim cleaned in place wherever structurally sound.
Hard-to-reach spaces inspected and treated.
Why Choose Us
Older properties need a specific process, not a generic cleanup crew with a pressure washer and a mop.
No work is planned until a technician has completed an on-site moisture inspection of the affected area.
The written scope details containment method, removal approach, and post-remediation clearance testing before work begins.
We connect homeowners with independent local partners who have handled plaster, cypress framing, and pier-and-beam foundations.
Storm water intrusion and flood-related mold are within scope, common situations in older New Orleans neighborhoods.
Hard-to-access spaces are part of the inspection, not an add-on quoted separately after the job has started.
The Process
01
Describe what you are seeing and we arrange an on-site moisture inspection with a local partner at a time that works for you.
02
After the inspection, you receive a written scope covering containment, removal method, drying plan, and post-remediation clearance testing.
03
Work is carried out to the agreed scope, and a final moisture reading confirms the area is dry before the job is closed.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Small historic-room remediation | $1,500-$4,000 |
| Multi-room historic-home remediation | $4,000-$12,000 |
| Whole-home historic-home remediation | $12,000-$35,000 |
Describe the mold or moisture problem and we’ll arrange an on-site inspection with a written scope before anything is booked.