Mold Remediation

Basement Mold Have You Worried? Call D-Bug!

Mold anywhere in your home is a serious issue.

It’s not the unsightly, unpleasant look along your walls and floors that’s a problem – mold can cause serious health issues for your family.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

parallax background
 

Black mold is the worst.

Black mold, also known as Stachybotrys chartarum, is a danger to your home and to your health.

Symptoms can be as mild as a stuffy nose, congestion, and wheezing to skin and eye irritation, shortness of breath, fever, and even fungal infections of the lungs.

Mold Remediation

For children with asthma or the elderly suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the consequences of mold exposure could be severe.

Mold Remediation

Given enough time to grow undetected, mold attacks the wooden structural materials of your home, and can even weaken load bearing walls.

At D-Bug Waterproofing, our dedicated mold remediation teams save your home and your family from the dangers of black mold. We’ve been serving the Westmoreland County and Pittsburgh areas for over 44 years!

Mold Remediation

Crawlspace Moisture Proofing and Mold Remediation

Mold Remediation

Mold Prevention and a Healthy Home

Mold Remediation

EZ Breathe Ventilation Systems

Mold Remediation

Santa Fe DeHumidifiers

parallax background
 

Black mold is the worst.

Black mold, also known as Stachybotrys chartarum, is a danger to your home and to your health.

Symptoms can be as mild as a stuffy nose, congestion, and wheezing to skin and eye irritation, shortness of breath, fever, and even fungal infections of the lungs.

Mold Remediation

For children with asthma or the elderly suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the consequences of mold exposure could be severe.

Mold Remediation

Given enough time to grow undetected, mold attacks the wooden structural materials of your home, and can even weaken load bearing walls.

At D-Bug Waterproofing, our dedicated mold remediation teams save your home and your family from the dangers of black mold. We’ve been serving the Westmoreland County and Pittsburgh areas for over 79 years!

parallax background
 

ENHANCE YOUR BASEMENT

Waterproofing is essential to the health and livability of your home, but why stop there?

At D-Bug Waterproofing, our dedicated basement renewal teams not only repair foundations and waterproof basements, they refinish and remodel too.

By waterproofing, you’ve already decided to make an investment in the health and welfare of your home.
Take the next step – transform your repaired basement into a family room, entertainment room, or even a man cave!
Save money and aggravation by having it ALL done by one company,
in one step!

You might not expect a waterproofing company to put up walls, install lighting, lay in flooring and carpets, wire electrical and move plumbing, but at D-Bug we do it all, and we do it all very well!

Our reputation is based on full service. In fact, many home owners call us back, year after year, for finishing and beautification projects both inside and outside the home.

parallax background
 

ENHANCE YOUR BASEMENT

Waterproofing is essential to the health and livability of your home, but why stop there?

At D-Bug Waterproofing, our dedicated basement renewal teams not only repair foundations and waterproof basements, they refinish and remodel too.

By waterproofing, you’ve already decided to make an investment in the health and welfare of your home.
Take the next step – transform your repaired basement into a family room, entertainment room, or even a man cave!
Save money and aggravation by having it ALL done by one company,
in one step!

You might not expect a waterproofing company to put up walls, install lighting, lay in flooring and carpets, wire electrical and move plumbing, but at D-Bug we do it all, and we do it all very well!

Our reputation is based on full service. In fact, many home owners call us back, year after year, for finishing and beautification projects both inside and outside the home.

parallax background

Our Basement Refinishing Approach

Most often, we are called upon to remodel or finish a basement our teams are waterproofing using French drains, or where we are repairing a foundation.

A water-proofed basement is an excellent candidate for refinishing, as you can be certain there will never be a water problem or mold. Your new room is dry and secure.

First, a vapor barrier is placed on the foundation wall.
Secondly, the walls are studded from floor to ceiling.
We also insulate the walls (if the customer specifies).

We use mold resistant drywall, spackle and sand, then paint the walls whatever color you desire.

We can drywall the ceiling or install a drop ceiling, whatever you prefer.

But we don’t start there, at D-Bug we also install flooring, including ceramic tile, carpet, or linoleum.

Walk through your basement with us, and we will help you envision the dream space your basement can become!

 
parallax background

Our Basement Refinishing Approach

Most often, we are called upon to remodel or finish a basement our teams are waterproofing using French drains, or where we are repairing a foundation.

A water-proofed basement is an excellent candidate for refinishing, as you can be certain there will never be a water problem or mold. Your new room is dry and secure.

First, a vapor barrier is placed on the foundation wall.
Secondly, the walls are studded from floor to ceiling.
We also insulate the walls (if the customer specifies).

We use mold resistant drywall, spackle and sand, then paint the walls whatever color you desire.

We can drywall the ceiling or install a drop ceiling, whatever you prefer.

But we don’t start there, at D-Bug we also install flooring, including ceramic tile, carpet, or linoleum.

Walk through your basement with us, and we will help you envision the dream space your basement can become!

 

Add a Bathroom

 
When finishing a basement, it’s the perfect time to add a bathroom.

Our experts do all the necessary plumbing, build the walls, and install the fixtures.

Located in Greensburg, PA, D-Bug Waterproofing has been serving families across the Pittsburgh region since 1980. We’re family owned and committed to doing our best for our neighbors throughout Western, Pennsylvania.

Our comprehensive services can take you from a damaged, leaky cellar to a beautiful basement with one call.

 
D-Bug Waterproofing can add a bathroom to you home
parallax background
 

We get it done, and we get it done fast.

For a free evaluation and quote, call us at 1-855-381-1528, or complete our Get a Quote form below.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mold Remediation

What causes mold in a basement?
Mold needs moisture, and basements give it plenty. Water seeps through foundation cracks, condenses on cool walls, or lingers after a leak. In Western PA, heavy clay soil and freeze-thaw cycles push water inside, so basements stay damp. Mold spores are always in the air. They only need a wet surface to take hold and spread.
Is black mold in my basement dangerous?
Black mold can affect your health, especially with long exposure. Symptoms range from a stuffy nose and wheezing to eye irritation and shortness of breath. Children with asthma and older adults with lung conditions face the highest risk. Given time, mold also attacks wood framing and can weaken structural walls. So it threatens both your family and your home.
Can I remove basement mold myself, or should I hire a professional?
You can wipe small surface spots with soap and water. But that rarely solves the problem. Mold on a basement wall usually means moisture is still getting in, so it comes right back. Professionals find the moisture source, remove the mold safely, and treat the area so it does not return. For larger growth or any health concern, professional help is the safer choice.
How is professional mold remediation different from just cleaning mold?
Cleaning wipes mold off a surface. Remediation removes it and stops it from returning. Our crews first find where the water is coming from. We remove the mold, treat the surrounding materials, and dry the space with drainage or ventilation. The goal is a basement that stays mold-free, not one that looks clean for a month.
Will waterproofing my basement stop mold from coming back?
In most cases, yes. Mold needs moisture, so a dry basement gives it nowhere to grow. When we waterproof a basement, we manage the water with drainage and a sump pump, and we can add ventilation to lower humidity. That is why we often handle waterproofing and mold remediation together: fixing one protects against the other.
Why does basement mold get worse in summer?
Summer air holds more moisture. When that warm, humid air reaches your cool basement, it condenses on the walls and floor. That dampness feeds mold. Pittsburgh summers also bring heavy rain, which raises the water table and pushes moisture through foundations. So mold often spreads fastest in the season people expect it least.