About "black mold"
"Black mold" usually refers to Stachybotrys chartarum, but many molds look black or dark green. You can't identify the species by color alone, and the CDC advises that all mold should be treated the same way: remove it and fix the moisture.
Stachybotrys tends to grow on materials that stay wet for a long time — like drywall or ceiling tiles after a leak or flood — so its presence usually points to a significant moisture problem.
Common questions
Do I need to test to know if it's black mold?
Generally no. The CDC says determining the type of mold is usually not necessary — all mold should be removed.
Should I scrub black mold with bleach?
Bleach doesn't fix porous materials like drywall, and large areas should be handled by a pro with containment.
Mold services
Containment, removal and cleanup of mold in Erie-area homes.Mold Inspection & Testing
Find hidden moisture and mold; air or surface sampling if needed.Basement Mold
The most common spot for mold in Erie homes.Attic Mold
Roof-deck mold from poor ventilation or leaks.Black Mold
Dark mold on drywall, wood or after flooding.Mold After Water Damage
Leaks, burst pipes, backups and flooding.Crawlspace Mold
Damp crawlspaces, joists and subfloors.
Areas served
Erie · Millcreek · Harborcreek · Fairview · Summit Township · North East · Girard · Edinboro · Waterford · Corry · Lawrence Park · McKean and surrounding Erie County communities.