The decision between demolition-style remediation and sterilization-style remediation often depends on the extent of damage to your walls, such as in the case of a severe flood where the walls are soaked and the sheetrock is falling apart. In such cases, demolition-style remediation may be appropriate as the walls have lost their structural integrity. However, it’s important to note that sterilization-style remediation can still effectively handle mold problems in such cases and may be more cost-effective. Once the mold has been destroyed through sterilization, a standard contractor can then come in to remove and replace the drywall, which is typically less expensive than having a remediation contractor come in and remove it then having a general contractor coming in and putting it back together.