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Mold removal in Marcy-Holmes, Minneapolis
Mold remediation in Marcy-Holmes and Dinkytown. Rental duplex specialists, fast turnaround, IICRC certified.
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Marcy-Holmes mold jobs are often lease-turn jobs, not slow home projects. Around Dinkytown and the U, we see duplexes, triplexes, and old single-family houses split into rentals, with six people sharing one bath and nobody opening a window in January.
That means mold removal in Marcy-Holmes Minneapolis has to be fast, documented, and tied to the real moisture source. We check bath fans, vanity walls, kitchen sink bases, plaster, drywall, and old cabinet backs. If tenants report staining at move-out, we give owners clear photos, moisture readings, and a work plan that can fit the turn schedule.
Bathroom mold in high-use student rentals near Dinkytown
The most common call in Marcy-Holmes is a bathroom with dark growth on the ceiling, around the fan, or behind the toilet. In student rentals near 5th Street SE, 8th Street SE, and University Avenue, one small bath may serve four to seven tenants. Long showers, closed doors, and weak exhaust fans keep the room wet for hours.
Many of these homes were built from the 1900s through the 1930s, then split into units later. We often find old plaster under newer paint, bath fans that vent into an attic, or a fan duct crushed under insulation. Paint alone will not fix that.
For these jobs, we contain the bath, remove loose paint or mold-damaged drywall where needed, clean framing or plaster that can stay, and treat the surface after drying. We also document the fan issue, because the mold will come back if the moisture stays.
Kitchen mold from leaks that sat too long
Kitchen mold in Marcy-Holmes rentals often starts with a small leak that nobody reports. A loose P-trap, a dripping supply valve, a bad dishwasher line, or a swollen countertop seam can wet the cabinet base for months. By the time a tenant moves out, the cabinet floor may be soft and the wall behind it may test wet.
We inspect the sink base, floor line, wall cavity, and any shared plumbing chase. In converted houses, one kitchen may sit over another unit or over an old basement with exposed joists, so a slow leak can travel farther than it looks. We use moisture meters, remove only what is damaged, and dry the area before cleaning.
If cabinets need removal, we call that out early. Saving a particleboard cabinet that has been wet for a semester usually costs more in repeat work than replacing the bad section.
Lease-turn scheduling and landlord documentation
Move-out reports in Marcy-Holmes can get messy. A tenant sends photos on the last week of July, the owner needs the unit ready for August 1, and there may be a dispute over whether the mold came from a leak, no fan use, or a maintenance delay. We write our inspection notes so they can be read by an owner, tenant, property manager, or insurance adjuster.
Our file can include room photos, close-ups, moisture readings, affected materials, likely moisture source, and the removal plan. We do not guess at blame. We report what we can see and measure.
For lease turns, we can phase the work. A bathroom ceiling and fan issue may be handled before cleaners arrive. A kitchen sink base with wet drywall may need demo, drying, and a return visit. Clear timing helps owners avoid promising a ready date that the building cannot meet.
Mold problems we solve in Minneapolis
From a single moldy bathroom wall to whole-basement remediation, every job handled by certified, insured technicians.
Mold Inspection & Testing
Air and surface testing with certified lab analysis.
Mold Removal & Remediation
Full containment, removal, and HEPA air scrubbing.
Black Mold Removal
Safe removal of toxic Stachybotrys (black mold).
Basement Mold Removal
The #1 mold problem in Minneapolis homes, solved.
Attic Mold Removal
Roof leak and ventilation mold treated and sealed.
Before & after
Local homes, real results. Every job documented with photos, lab reports, and clearance testing.


Trusted across the Twin Cities
"Honest pricing and no scare tactics. Other companies wanted $8k, these guys did the job properly for less than half that and showed me the lab results."
"We had attic mold from an old roof leak. The team handled insurance paperwork and the workmanship warranty gave us real peace of mind selling the house."
Serving Minneapolis & the Twin Cities Metro
Locally owned. Same-day response across the metro, no out-of-state subcontractors, ever.
Common questions, straight answers
Can you inspect a Dinkytown rental before new tenants move in?+
Yes. We do free inspections for Marcy-Holmes and Dinkytown rentals, and we can work around lease-turn dates when the schedule is tight. We check the bath, kitchen sink base, walls, and any wet areas that show up during move-out.
What causes mold on bathroom ceilings in Marcy-Holmes student houses?+
Most bathroom ceiling mold we see there comes from heavy shower use and poor exhaust. In older duplexes and triplexes near the U, the bath fan may be weak, vented into the attic, or blocked by lint and dust. If the ceiling stays damp, paint will fail and mold can grow on the surface.
Do you give photos and moisture readings for landlord and tenant records?+
Yes. We document the affected rooms with photos, moisture readings, and notes on the likely moisture source. That helps when a mold complaint is made at move-out or when an owner needs a clear record before repairs.
Can you remove mold from under a kitchen sink in an old converted house?+
Yes, if the leak is fixed and the wet materials can be dried or removed. In Marcy-Holmes converted single-family rentals, we often find mold in particleboard sink bases, old plaster, or drywall behind the cabinet. We remove damaged material, clean what can stay, and confirm the area is dry before rebuild.
We work the whole Twin Cities metro. Wherever you are, the job usually starts with a mold inspection and moves into removal and remediation. Curious about price? See Minneapolis mold removal cost. City-side, try a neighborhood page like Nokomis. Or a specialty scope like attic mold from a roof leak.
Everything we cover for Minneapolis homeowners
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- Cahill, Edina
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