Interior Mold Inspection and Removal Services

Whether you can spot it or not, there is a good chance mold is on your property. Mold is something that occurs naturally, although the strain of mold that resides in your home or business can determine the extent of the problem. Mold spores can travel through the air, entering buildings through any opening, such as windows, doors and HVAC systems. Spores can also enter a location on shoes, clothing and animals. It can be practically impossible for you to prevent mold encountering your house. It’s only as there is mold growing in your property that you have cause for worry. Having an expert to rely on who will advise on the strain of mold present is worth the expense. Pair that with an expert that can orchestrate the best way to treat it then carry out the remediation process, and you have Paul Davis. We provide professional commercial and residential restoration services for a variety of disasters, including mold.

Indoor Mold Remediation and Abatement Services

When Paul Davis performs an investigation on your residential or commercial property for mold, you have a licensed professional that is experienced in this field. The detection and identification of mold is step one in what can be an arduous process. When it comes to taking care of mold safely, the best option is working with a company that specializes in all aspects of the process. Paul Davis provides mold removal and remediation services partnered with basic mold testing. Mold causes damage to your residence along with major health concerns for your family. Unlike most allergens, mold will adversely affect the health of any person whether they have allergies or not. Mold migrates through any surface it lives in, meaning the longer it goes without treatment in your house, the worse its effects are. The experts with Paul Davis can accurately identify the strains of mold growing in your property and effectively handle treating it.

Families of Mold

There are 3 general species of mold:

  • Allergenic: Which produce and cause allergic reactions.
  • Pathogenic: Molds that cause health problems in individuals that suffer from acute illnesses.
  • Toxigenic: Any mold that can produce toxic microorganisms.

With the multitude of molds that can reside in any given structure, having an expert to investigate and diagnosis the extent of their spread is crucial to eradicating it. An expert with Paul Davis will assist with getting your house free and safe from the most dangerous molds.

A few common molds are:

  • Penicillium – This mold most commonly grows on wallpaper, wallpaper glue, decaying textiles, carpets and fiberglass insulation. It will cause hay-fever like reactions and induces asthma attacks.
  • Aspergillus – This is a warm climate mold which grows indoors and outdoors. It can be located in areas of extreme dampness and extensive water damage, as well as decomposing organic matter. Aspergillus can also found in dust and produces mycotoxins.
  • Alternaria – Alternaria is commonly found in soil, showers, window frames, carpets and textiles. This is a large spore mold that deposits in soft tissue, like the nose, mouth and respiratory tract.
  • Cladosporium – Cladosporium is the highest commonly identified outdoor mold that enters homes. It thrives in porous, overtly moist locations like wood and textiles. Both the indoor and outdoor strains cause asthma attacks and induces hay-fever like reactions.
  • Stachybotrys – Being the least common household mold is lucky, as it is among the more insidious. It needs excessive damp to thrive, and causes breathing problems, flu-like symptoms, hearing and memory loss, and bleeding in the lungs.
  • Acremonium – This toxic mold grown in areas of condensation like humidifiers, drain pans, window sealants and cooling coils. Acremonium is a powdery mold that grows in a selection of colors like grey, orange, pink and white.
  • Aureobasidium – Aureobasidium is often discovered growing behind wallpaper and painted wood surfaces. It begins light brown or pink in color but darkens to dark brown-black as it ages. This highly responsive allergic mold induces skin rashes and eye infections.
  • Chaetomium – Chaetomium is found in residences after flooding or leaking and in chronically moist conditions. It has a cottony texture, changes colors from white to brown or grey over time and carries a dank odor. Chaetomium is also known to produce mycotoxins which affect the immune system and cause skin and nail infections.
  • Cladosporium – Cladosporium grows in cold and warm environments and moves quickly on upholstery, fabrics, carpets and under floorboards. It has a strong reaction with wet tissues like the eyes, nose, mouth and throat.
  • Fusarium – Fusarium is commonly found in a home’s soft goods and grows and moves in cold temperatures. A reddish variety is found in organic products like house plants, and both strains can move quickly through a home. Symptoms from this mold start out as a sore throat, runny eyes and skin infections and can progress to bone infections and brain abscesses.
  • Trichoderma – Trichoderma is a highly allergic mold with 5 subspecies. This rapid growth mold has a wool like texture that is mostly green and white. It grows in consistently damp and moist locations like HVAC systems, fabric and wood. Along with health symptoms associated with other mycotoxins, Trichoderma also destroys the surfaces it grows on, causing decay and structures to crumble.
  • Ulocladium – Ulocladium is mostly found in bathrooms and kitchens. It is one of the black molds that contributes to respiratory ailments and asthma.

Speak With Paul Davis for Reliable Mold Inspection

If you suspect or know there is mold in your residence call the experts with Paul Davis. Our expert team will provide a detailed inspection and perform the remediation services necessary to eradicate damaging mold from your residence. Paul Davis is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.