Have you asked yourself any of these questions?

  • What is that musty smell in here?
  • What are those dark stains on floor or wall?
  • Why did that stain come back after painting?
  • Why does that spot never seem to dry?
  • What’s growing in my crawl space?
  • What is that home inspector talking about?

If you have had these questions, it is very likely that you have mold and mildew issues.

While there are certainly common sources of mold, mold is a fungus that exists virtually everywhere. Spreading by microscopic spores, mold travels through the air both outside and indoors. Mold needs moisture, the right humidity and an organic food source to establish colonies. In favorable conditions, mold growth begins in 24 to 48 hours. Mold found inside the home should always be treated with caution and removed as soon as possible.

If there is a problem, what’s next?

Proper treatment begins with identifying the source of the unwanted moisture and/or water intrusion through performing mold investigation and mold testing procedures. After understanding and addressing those issues, clean up can begin. The affected area is contained to prevent cross contamination while damaged materials are cleaned or replaced through mold remediation.

Left Untreated, Mold and Mildew Can:

Molds gradually destroy whatever they grow on. Mold growth damages building materials and furnishings.

If left unattended long enough, mold and moisture problems cause structural damage. For example, over time a roof leak can result in molds weakening floors and walls by feeding on the wet wood.

Too often, real estate transactions fall through when buyers hear mold. The more a buyer can do to ensure their home is salable before putting it on the market, the better. A red flag can mean costly delays, price reductions or, worse yet, deals that never make it to closing.

Whether immediate or delayed, allergic reactions to mold are common. Additionally, mold exposure can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both mold-allergic and non-allergic people and cause asthma attacks in those with asthma. Symptoms other than the allergic and irritant types are not commonly reported as a result of inhaling mold.

Furthermore, mold can lead to significant problems for those with respiratory health conditions and autoimmune disorders. Research on mold and health effects is ongoing.

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We'll clean it up and help put preventive measures in place to avoid reoccurrences.
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