In most cases, yes. Professional remediation is designed so the rest of your home stays clean while the affected area is worked on. Here’s what that looks like and when leaving makes sense.
How containment protects the rest of your home
- Plastic walls and zipper doors seal the work area off.
- HEPA air scrubbers run inside, venting filtered air, so air flows into the containment, not out.
- Debris is bagged inside the containment before it’s carried out.
Who should consider staying elsewhere during demolition
People with asthma, severe allergies or weakened immune systems, newborns, and anyone a doctor has advised to avoid dust. Usually this only matters on the day or two of removal. We will tell you in advance which days those are.
What to expect day to day
- Noise: air scrubbers and dehumidifiers run around the clock during drying. Cutting drywall happens during building-permitted hours.
- Access: the contained room is off-limits until we remove the containment.
- Bathrooms & kitchens: if it’s your only bathroom, we plan around it.
How to prepare
- Clear a path from the door to the work area.
- Remove valuables and fragile items from the room if you can do so without disturbing the moldy area.
- Tell your super or managing agent; many buildings need a COI and elevator booking.
- Keep pets away from the work area.
Questions? Call (347) 369-1545, 24/7, or read how remediation works.