The Magic Molds is the restoration company Derby homeowners call for mold removal, water damage cleanup and fire and smoke restoration. We serve every neighborhood in Derby, CT, plus nearby East Haven and Cheshire, with crews available 24 hours a day.
Every service below has a dedicated Derby page with details, pricing guidance and FAQs.
Safe removal of visible and hidden mold growth from walls, ceilings, framing and finishes, with containment so spores don't spread.
Full remediation protocol: moisture source correction, containment, HEPA air scrubbing, removal of contaminated material and post-work verification.
Moisture mapping, air and surface sampling and a written report so you know exactly what you're dealing with before anyone tears a wall open.
Careful handling of dark, heavy growth (often Stachybotrys) with negative-air containment, PPE and proper disposal.
Below-grade mold is the most common call we get in Connecticut. We treat the growth and fix the humidity problem that caused it.
Roof-deck staining, bath-fan condensation and shower-wall growth cleaned, sealed and ventilation corrected.
Water extraction, structural drying with commercial dehumidifiers and air movers, then repair of drywall, flooring and trim.
Pump-out, extraction, contents handling and antimicrobial treatment after a flood, sump-pump failure or heavy rain.
Frozen or burst pipe, leaking supply line, roof leak or overflowed appliance: fast drying before mold has a chance to start.
Category-3 black water handled with full protective protocol, removal of porous materials, sanitizing and deodorizing.
Nor'easters, tropical storms and ice dams: board-up, water removal, drying and rebuild coordination.
Emergency board-up, debris removal, structural cleaning, water removal from firefighting and rebuild coordination.
Soot removal from every surface, HVAC cleaning, thermal fogging and ozone or hydroxyl treatment to eliminate smoke odor for good.
Nights, weekends and holidays. One call for water, mold and fire emergencies anywhere in Connecticut.
Dense housing, coastal storms and aging multi-family buildings make fast water extraction and mold control essential in Derby.
Whether you need mold removal near you, mold remediation in Derby, emergency water damage restoration or fire and smoke cleanup, our crews know the housing stock, the weather and the insurance carriers in this part of the state.
We document everything with photos and moisture readings and bill your insurer directly on covered water and fire claims.
Mold comes back if the moisture stays. Every Derby job starts with moisture mapping so we correct the leak, drainage or humidity problem first.
Extraction, drying, demolition, mold treatment, odor removal and rebuild coordination, so you're not chasing three contractors in Derby.
Reach us at (833) 652-3551. Tell us what you see and smell and we'll tell you what to do right now.
A technician arrives, maps moisture with meters and thermal imaging and explains the scope and price.
We set containment, extract water or remove mold-contaminated materials and run air filtration.
Structural drying, antimicrobial application and daily moisture checks until numbers are back to normal.
Final readings, optional clearance testing and coordination of repairs so the space looks like nothing happened.
We serve every neighborhood and street in Derby, plus nearby East Haven, Cheshire, Guilford and the rest of New Haven County.
“Honest about what did and didn't need to be torn out. Handled the insurance paperwork so we didn't have to.”
Tom & Linda W.
“We had black mold behind the bathroom wall after a slow leak. They contained the area, removed it and the air test came back clean.”
Dave R.
It depends on the cause. Mold that results from a sudden covered event like a burst pipe is often covered; mold from long-term neglect or humidity usually is not. We document the source and work directly with adjusters on Derby claims.
A musty smell, dark spots on drywall or grout, peeling paint, warped baseboards, allergy symptoms that improve when you leave home and any history of flooding or leaks. If you're unsure, a mold inspection in Derby gives you a definitive answer.
Most residential mold remediation in Derby runs from a few hundred dollars for a small bathroom or closet to several thousand for a full basement or attic. Price depends on square footage, how much material must be removed and whether a moisture source needs repair. We give a written, itemized estimate after inspection.
A small contained area can be done in a day. A typical Derby basement takes two to four days including drying. Large or multi-room jobs run about a week. We give you a schedule before we start.
Yes. Besides Derby we cover East Haven, Cheshire, Guilford and every town in New Haven County, plus the rest of Connecticut.
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Free estimates. Direct insurance billing. Same-day response for emergencies.
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