Mold in Walls & Drywall in Kenmore, WA

When you call

Your call is passed to an independent company that removes mold from walls in Kenmore and the rest of the Northshore area; this website is only the connection. On the phone, mention the room, what you've noticed, any plumbing work or leaks in the past year, and whether the wall is an exterior one. The visit usually starts with moisture readings and a look at the outside of the wall, including gutters, siding, window trim and grading, because the fix depends on where the water is coming from. If the wall needs opening, ask for the plan in writing: the size of the cut, the containment setup, how framing will be cleaned, and how dryness will be confirmed before new drywall.

Price factors

Angi's Seattle cost guide lists mold-in-wall work at about $825 to $16,550, a wide range, and drywall replacement at roughly $825 to $2,400. In Kenmore the difference usually comes down to:

• Whether the moisture comes from a single fixture or a whole exterior wall
• Insulation that has to be bagged and replaced
• Access, such as walls behind built-in cabinets, stairs or tile
• Repairs by a roofer, plumber or siding contractor

Kenmore conditions

Kenmore sits at the north end of Lake Washington, about 10 miles from downtown Seattle, where the Sammamish River empties into the lake near Kenmore Air Harbor and Log Boom Park. King County says this stretch of the river generally stays within its banks, so river flooding is rarely what wets Kenmore walls. More common culprits are sloped lots, where groundwater can press against lower walls through the rainy months, and tall trees that keep siding and exterior walls shaded and damp. Inside, closed-up winter rooms and bathrooms without good exhaust let condensation collect on cold walls, whether the house is in Arrowhead, Inglewood or Kenlake Vista. Kenmore Development Services has permit coordinators and building inspectors on staff; ask them whether your rebuild needs a permit.

Short checklist

• Shut off water to a leaking fixture if you can find it
• Run a bath fan or open windows on dry days
• Photograph the wall and any exterior damage
• Keep receipts for emergency repairs