Highland Township · Oakland County
Mold Remediation in Highland Township, MI
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Mold Remediation in Highland Township, Michigan
Prime Restoration, a local company based in Sterling Heights and not a franchise, provides mold remediation in Highland Township. A crew is typically on site in 25 minutes, 24/7. Prime gives a free estimate and a free 20-point moisture inspection, and bills your insurance company directly. Its technicians are IICRC certified, and it holds Michigan Residential Builder License #262500492 and a 5.0 rating on Google from 186 reviews. Call (586) 277-1069.
The difference between "mold cleanup" and full-scope mold remediation is containment. Without proper containment — 6-mil poly, negative air, HEPA filtration — remediation spreads spores through the rest of the house. This is why DIY mold cleanup so often makes the problem worse.
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A local mold remediation crew near Highland Township
Highland Township is 14 miles from our West Bloomfield Office at 5600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48322. That is the crew we send first. A crew is on site in 25 minutes, 24/7. Backup is our Birmingham Headquarters, 21 miles from Highland Township.
Most Highland Township calls (48356, 48357) are damp lower levels on a high water table and crawlspace moisture near a kettle lake or wetland, so the truck arrives loaded for those. You get one project manager who keeps in contact the whole way, and detailed, itemized paperwork for your insurance claim. Homeowners rate us 5.0 on Google from 186 reviews. Call (586) 277-1069.
What Highland Township Homeowners Need to Know
Highland State Recreation Area covers 5,900 acres of forest, wetland and kettle lakes inside the township. In April 2025 the county health division denied a septic plan on Lakeside Drive because it sat two to three feet from the high seasonal water table.
Housing here is predominantly homes on glacial ground near wetlands and kettle lakes, where groundwater can sit close to the surface. The most common restoration-related issues in Highland Township are damp lower levels on a high water table, crawlspace moisture near a kettle lake or wetland, hidden growth behind finished basement walls. Our crews treat each property as its own project. Scope, drying time and rebuild needs are written from what we measure on site, not a generic playbook.
Mold remediation projects in Highland Township almost always trace back to an underlying moisture condition. Here, that's most often damp lower levels on a high water table, which means addressing the moisture source is part of the scope on almost every job.
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Mold in Highland Township, where the water table runs shallow
In April 2025, the Oakland County Health Division denied a septic plan for a Highland property on Lakeside Drive. One reason was that the system sat two to three feet from the high seasonal water table. Groundwater that close to the surface can also reach a nearby basement or crawlspace.
Highland State Recreation Area covers 5,900 acres of forest, wetland and kettle lakes inside the township. Ground near wetland and small lakes stays wet longer after a storm.
A finished lower level on wet ground can stay damp between storms. Prime finds the wet material with a moisture meter and a thermal camera, removes only what is wet or growing mold, and photographs the work for the record.
Where mold starts in Highland Township homes
Highland Township was organized on March 17, 1835. Its first village, Spring Mills, was platted in 1846. A second village went up in 1872 on the new railroad line, and the post office moved there in 1874.
The oldest homes near those first village sites were built before modern foundation drains. A block or fieldstone wall in a home like that can let groundwater seep in after a long rain.
Carpet pad, baseboard and the bottom of drywall in a damp lower level are where mold starts first. Stored boxes against an outside wall are next.
The free mold check uses a moisture meter and a thermal camera to find wet material before any wall is opened. Only the material that is wet or growing mold comes out.
Call (586) 277-1069. Top-rated and highly local, typically on site in 25 minutes. See mold removal and all Google reviews.
Sources: Oakland County Health Division, septic plan denial letter, Highland Township ZBA packet, April 24, 2025; Wikipedia, "Highland Recreation Area"; History of Oakland County, Michigan, "History of Highland Township".
Where we work
Highland Township Neighborhoods and Districts We Cover
Highland Township's unincorporated communities include Highland, East Highland, West Highland, Clyde, Hickory Ridge and Seven Harbors. The Michigan Department of Transportation rebuilt 3.2 miles of M-59 between Milford Road and Tipsico Lake Road in the township in a $16.6 million project that held a public meeting on December 11, 2018. The White Eagle subdivision, inside the township, runs its own separate two-well water system with iron removal, apart from the township's main eight-well system. Give the dispatcher your road and your nearest lake or subdivision when you call.
Weather record
Recent Storm History — Highland Township, MI
On July 27, 2014, storms moving across Oakland County between about 4:30 and 5:15 p.m. dropped golf-ball-size hail, up to 1.75 inches, near the Highland and White Lake area, with wind damage reported across the central and eastern county. The county as a whole was also hit by the severe storms and flooding of August 11-13, 2014, after which the state and FEMA approved a Major Disaster Declaration covering Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties for public assistance, with flood damage across the county estimated at $337 million.
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Mold
Mold Remediation — Highland Township, MI
Prime Restoration performs mold remediation following industry-standard protocol for safe, thorough mold removal. Our process includes full containment with negative air, HEPA filtration, removal of contaminated porous materials, surface cleaning with professional-grade antimicrobials, and post-remediation verification. Every project is documented so homeowners have paperwork for their insurance carrier.
Common causes we see in Highland Township
- Long-term plumbing leak
- Basement moisture / seepage
- Roof leak
- Poor attic ventilation
- High indoor humidity
- Prior water damage that was not properly dried
Signs to watch for
- Visible black, green, or white growth
- Musty or earthy smell
- Water staining combined with odor
- Allergic symptoms indoors (sneezing, itchy eyes)
- Peeling paint or bubbling drywall
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Our Mold Remediation Process in Highland Township
The same documented process on every project.
- Step 1
1. Moisture Source Diagnosis
We identify and document the moisture source (leak, condensation, humidity). Remediation without fixing the source is temporary.
- Step 2
2. Containment
Affected area is isolated with 6-mil poly barriers. Negative air pressure is established with HEPA filtration to prevent cross-contamination.
- Step 3
3. Removal
Contaminated porous materials (drywall, insulation, carpet pad, MDF) are removed and bagged inside containment. Framing is HEPA-vacuumed and wire-brushed.
- Step 4
4. HEPA Cleaning
All surfaces inside containment are HEPA-vacuumed twice. Professional-grade antimicrobial is applied following industry-standard mold remediation guidance.
- Step 5
5. Drying
Affected framing is dried to standard before reconstruction. Moisture readings are documented daily.
- Step 6
6. Post-Remediation Verification
Visual inspection confirms the area is "visibly clean" per industry-standard practice. For larger projects Prime takes an air or surface sample that an accredited lab reads.
- Step 7
7. Reconstruction
New drywall, insulation, and finishes are installed. Documented in Xactimate.
Equipment we bring to Highland Township
- HEPA air scrubbers
- Negative air machines
- 6-mil poly containment
- HEPA vacuums
- Personal protective equipment (Tyvek, respirators)
- Moisture meters
- Antimicrobial pump sprayers
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Reviews
What Highland Township Area Homeowners Say
5.0 Stars · 186 Verified Google Reviews
“Had a really good experience with Prime Restoration for mold remediation. They were professional, clear about the process, and actually made me feel confident about the process. Not pushy. I'd definitely recommend them around Bloomfield Hills”
Christian H.
Bloomfield Hills, MI
“Prime Restoration is a solid company in Michigan for basement floods and water damage. They're professional, knowledgeable and the kind of team you'd want handling a stressful situation.”
Nathan M.
Verified Google Review
“Prime Restoration in Bloomfield has an outstanding team for water damage restoration. Their crew is phenomenal. great people with top notch character who clearly know their stuff. Highly recommend for anyone facing water damage in Bloomfield.”
Ahmed W.
Bloomfield, MI
“Best in the game did my basement because it flooded and they left no messes clean and efficient”
Adam J.
Verified Google Review
“The Prime Restoration team was absolutely fantastic! Very professional and communicative. Completed the job in a timely manner. I would highly recommend!”
Jerome K.
Verified Google Review
“I called five different companies for restoration work, and Prime Restoration was hands down the fastest and most fair on price. They got me a quote the same day, while others were still "getting back to me." Their team works fast.”
Sean B.
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We work with all insurance companies
Making insurance claims hassle-free
Call Prime first. We bill your insurance company directly. We give your adjuster the moisture readings, photos and an itemized estimate. The claims process stays off your plate. Your job is to get back to normal. Ours is to handle the rest.
Also: Auto-Owners, Farm Bureau, Citizens, Travelers, Farmers, Frankenmuth, Hanover, PURE Insurance, Erie, Encompass, Foremost, Secura, American Family.
Carrier names and logos belong to their owners. Prime Restoration is an independent restoration contractor and is not affiliated with or endorsed by these companies. Your insurance company decides coverage under your policy.
Mold Remediation Questions — Highland Township, MI
Common questions from Highland Township homeowners before they call.
Is mold covered by homeowners insurance?
Prime Restoration: Coverage depends on your policy and the cause. Mold resulting from a sudden covered water loss (burst pipe) is usually covered. Mold from a long-term leak or poor maintenance is often excluded. We document the loss and write any reconstruction estimate in Xactimate so you have itemized paperwork either way — your carrier makes the final coverage decision. Call (586) 277-1069.
Do I need a mold test first?
Prime Restoration: Visible mold does not always require testing before remediation — industry-standard practice allows visual confirmation in many cases. Testing is recommended when mold is suspected but not visible, when health symptoms are driving the investigation, or when tenants / real estate transactions are involved. Prime Restoration does the testing, and an accredited lab reads the samples. Call (586) 277-1069.
Will the mold come back?
Prime Restoration: Mold growth requires moisture. Industry-standard remediation physically removes visible mold growth and contaminated porous materials, but preventing recurrence depends on resolving the underlying moisture source. We document the moisture source and the corrective action taken so you have a record for future reference. Prime Restoration does not certify a property as mold-free and does not perform clearance testing; third-party industrial hygienist testing is available on request. Call (586) 277-1069.
Do I need to leave the house?
Prime Restoration: For contained remediation in a single area, most homeowners stay in place. For larger projects or when occupants have respiratory conditions, temporary relocation during active removal is sometimes recommended. Call (586) 277-1069.
Is Michigan mold remediation a licensed trade?
Prime Restoration: No. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) says the state does not certify mold remediators or mold testing companies. The EPA says an area under about 10 square feet can often be handled by the occupant, and that wet materials should be dried within 24 to 48 hours to prevent growth. Prime Restoration follows that EPA drying window on every job. Call (586) 277-1069.
Prime Restoration is a licensed restoration contractor. We document the full project scope with detailed, itemized paperwork so you have clear line-item records to submit to your carrier.
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