Black Mold Removal in Lynnwood, WA

A city with a lot of renters

Lynnwood sits where I-5 meets I-405, about 15 miles north of Seattle, around Alderwood Mall and the City Center transit hub. A community profile estimates more renter households than owner households, roughly 9,186 to 8,164. Much of the city drains to Swamp Creek or to Puget Sound through Lund's Gulch, and Scriber Creek, Scriber Lake and Hall Lake sit inside the city. For most homes, though, dark mold comes from indoor moisture during the long wet season: steamy bathrooms, drying laundry indoors, and cold walls in units where the windows stay shut.

Steps to take now

1. Owners: stop the leak or moisture source before anything else, whether it's a roof, a window or a supply line.
2. Renters: tell the landlord in writing. Washington DOH says to report leaks and moisture buildup promptly in writing, and the landlord is responsible for fixing building problems that cause it. Landlords must also give tenants DOH-approved mold information.
3. Clean small patches carefully. Under about 10 square feet on a hard surface, use detergent and water, wear gloves and eye protection, and dry it fully.
4. Leave large or hidden growth alone so you don't spread it, and call a professional.
5. Keep the heat and fans on. Running heat and ventilation is one of the simplest ways to cut winter condensation.

Common spots and causes

Cost factors

Angi's Seattle cost guide reports a bathroom remediation at $425 to $825 and a typical job at $1,008 to $2,967. Bids rise with the area of drywall, insulation or carpet removed, the containment required, and repairs afterward. Check the company on L&I's Verify a Contractor tool before signing; Washington has no mold license, but construction contractor registration is required. Rebuild permits go through Lynnwood Development & Business Services. For a rental in severe disrepair, Lynnwood Code Enforcement takes reports about the building problem.