Black Mold Behind Shower Wall — Orange Park
A slow shower-pan leak fed Stachybotrys growth behind a tiled wall. We contained, removed the contaminated framing, and rebuilt to clearance — all before a pending home sale.
The Challenge
The sellers had two weeks to close. A buyer's home inspection flagged a musty bathroom. Opening the wall revealed Stachybotrys (black mold) on the framing and subfloor from a years-long shower-pan leak. The deal hinged on a certified clearance letter.
Our Approach
We contained the bathroom under negative air, removed the affected tile, drywall, and compromised framing, treated surrounding materials, and dried the cavity. A licensed plumber replaced the shower pan, and we verified clearance before the builder closed the wall.
The Outcome
Clearance sampling passed on the first round, the sale closed on schedule, and the buyers received full documentation for their records.
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