Mould Remediation for Landlords & Property Managers

Your responsibility

In Alberta, landlords are responsible for fixing mould in rentals. When a tenant reports mould, you’re expected to deal with it. If it isn’t dealt with, Alberta Health Services inspectors can inspect without your permission and can order the problem fixed.

AHS orders

AHS inspectors issue orders on mouldy rental housing. Those orders require a qualified mould remediation company or consultant, plus written reports. Some orders also require an asbestos plan, because older buildings may contain asbestos in the materials that mould removal disturbs.

Alberta Health Services’ fungal air testing protocol is clear that spraying bleach or another biocide isn’t acceptable remediation. Contaminated materials have to be removed and surfaces cleaned, with clearance testing after.

Our guide what an AHS mould order means walks through it.

What we provide

• Inspection to find the extent of the mould and the moisture source.
• Remediation done properly: containment, removal, HEPA cleaning.
• Clearance testing to show the work passed. See clearance testing.
• Written reports with before-and-after photos, the scope of work and test results.
• Asbestos coordination. If asbestos is suspected, licensed abatement professionals test and remove it before our work. Our crews don’t do abatement.

Working around tenants

We schedule with you and give tenants notice through you. Most jobs can be contained so tenants stay in the unit, with the work area sealed off. If the work is extensive, we’ll tell you up front whether the unit needs to be empty.

Fixing the cause

Mould comes back if the moisture does. We’ll tell you what’s feeding it, whether that’s a plumbing leak, condensation, poor ventilation or a foundation leak. For foundation leaks, our sister company Edmonton Crack Repair can help.