Carrigan Painting
Repairs and paints plaster and drywall after water damage, mainly ceilings. Family owned, with free estimates.
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Water damage and mould remediation in Buffalo
Restoration firms for drying and mould removal.
11 pros in Buffalo
Buffalo's weather keeps moisture on your mind for much of the year. The 1991–2020 normals give the city 95.4 inches of snow a year and 40.68 inches of precipitation, with a January mean of 25.5°F. Snow that melts against a foundation or roof edge can send water indoors, and damp materials that stay wet invite mould. New York's Department of Labor says mould can begin to grow on damp surfaces within 24 to 48 hours, so drying quickly matters. When you hire, ask about mould work separately from drying work. Under Article 32 of the state Labor Law, contractors may not advertise or perform mould assessment, remediation or abatement without the required licence. The state's minimum work standards also bar the same individual from doing both the assessment and the remediation on one property, and they call for an independent assessment to define the scope and a post-remediation assessment. Ask each company for its licence details and how the assessment and the removal will be kept separate.
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Extreme Carpet and Tile Cleaning Buffalo
Offers water extraction alongside carpet and tile cleaning, and is family owned. Open seven days a week, it serves Cheektowaga, Amherst, Kenmore and Lackawanna.
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Simply the Best Cleaning Services
Handles water damage restoration and mould remediation, with service around the clock in Buffalo.
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Superclean WNY Services
Based in Depew, the company extracts water, dries structures and removes mould. It serves Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Tonawanda and West Seneca, and is open around the clock, every day.
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Water Damage Niagara
Sewer backup, frozen pipes and flooded basements are among the problems it addresses, alongside structural drying and mould remediation.
Also serves St. Catharines–Niagara
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Ahold of Mold Environmental
Family owned since 2001, it handles water extraction, water damage restoration, mould remediation and asbestos. It serves Cheektowaga, Tonawanda and West Seneca.
Also serves Erie
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Buffalo Environmental & Construction Group
Operating since 1994, it handles mould remediation and asbestos work, and also offers air quality testing. Financing is available.
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Carpet Medic
Carpet cleaning for residential and commercial properties, with water damage restoration among its jobs. It serves Buffalo, Williamsville, Amherst and Clarence.
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Get Clean Get Green LLC
Responds to emergencies for water mitigation, structural drying and dehumidification, plus flood and burst pipe response.
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Rapid Dry, Inc
Open around the clock every day, with emergency service for water extraction, structural drying and mould remediation. Financing is available.
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Aladdin’s Carpet Cleaning – Buffalo NY Cleaner | Rug, Upholstery, Tile & Grout, Hardwood Floor Cleaning Services
Carpet and upholstery cleaning business that also handles water damage restoration. Free estimates are available, and it also serves Cheektowaga, Tonawanda, Williamsville and Lockport.
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Before you hire
Ask how fast they will start drying: Health Canada says a home dried within 48 hours is less likely to grow mould.
Health Canada suggests professional help for extensive mould, meaning a patch larger than 3 m².
Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.
Questions about hiring in Buffalo
Does a mould contractor in Buffalo need a licence?
In New York, Article 32 of the Labor Law says contractors may not advertise or perform mould assessment, remediation or abatement without the required licence. There are limited exceptions, such as owners working on their own properties. Ask to see the licence before you sign anything, and keep a copy with your quote. New York State Department of Labor (source, opens in a new tab)
Can the same company assess and remove the mould?
Under New York's minimum work standards, the same individual may not do both the assessment and the remediation on the same property. An independent assessment should define the scope of work, and a post-remediation assessment follows. When comparing quotes, ask who handles each step. New York State Department of Labor (source, opens in a new tab)
How fast should water-damaged items be dried?
The NYS Department of Labor says mould can begin to grow on damp surfaces within 24 to 48 hours, and advises drying water-damaged items within that window. It adds that moisture control is the key to mould control. Ask any company how quickly it can start drying. New York State Department of Labor (source, opens in a new tab)
Can I remove mould myself?
The NYS Department of Labor says that if the affected area totals under 10 square feet, about 3 feet by 3 feet, and you have no sensitivity to mould, you may do the removal yourself. Above that size, or with sensitivity, it suggests considering a professional for assessment and remediation. New York State Department of Labor (source, opens in a new tab)