Indoor Mold Inspection and Removal Services

Mold can be found everywhere and, whether you can see it or not, chances are your house has mold lurking out of eyesight. Mold is a part of nature, however the type of mold that resides in your home or property can determine the extent of the issue. Mold spores travel through the air and enter buildings through any opening, such as windows, doors and HVAC systems. They can also enter a home on pets, clothing and shoes. It can be basically impossible for you to prevent mold from entering your property. You should take action when mold begins growing in your home. Having an expert to turn to that can tell you the species of mold present is invaluable. Pair that with an expert that can devise the optimal way to treat it and execute the removal process, and you have Paul Davis. We provide professional home and commercial restoration services for a variety of disasters, including mold.

Indoor Mold Remediation and Abatement Services

When Paul Davis performs an inspection on your residential or commercial property for mold, you have a licensed professional that is experienced in this field. Detecting and identifying mold is the first step in what can be a long process. When it comes to dealing with mold safely, it is best working with a company which specializes in all aspects pertaining to the process. Paul Davis offers mold removal and remediation services in addition to basic mold testing. Mold will cause damage to your dwelling and major health issues for your family. Mold, unlike most allergens, can adversely affect the health of any person whether they have allergies or not. Mold spreads through the environment it resides in, meaning that the longer it remains untreated in your property, the worse its effects are. Paul Davis can correctly identify the types of mold growing in your residence and effectively handle treating it.

Types of Mold

There are 3 basic families of mold:

  • Allergenic: These cause and produce allergic reactions.
  • Pathogenic: These molds cause health problems in individuals which suffer with acute illnesses.
  • Toxigenic: Any mold that produce toxic microbes.

With the abundance of molds that can be found in properties, having an expert to inspect and diagnose the extent of their spread is key to removing it. A professional with Paul Davis can assist with helping make your house free and safe from the most insidious molds.

A few common molds are:

  • Penicillium – This mold most commonly grows on wallpaper, wallpaper glue, decaying textiles, carpets and fiberglass insulation. It causes hay-fever type reactions and induces asthma attacks.
  • Aspergillus – This is a warm climate mold which grows indoors and outdoors. Aspergillus can be discovered in areas of extreme dampness and extensive water damage, as well as organic matter that is breaking down. It is also found in dust and produces mycotoxins.
  • Alternaria – This mold is often found in textiles, dust, carpet, showers, soil and window frames. This large spore mold deposits in soft tissue, like the nose, mouth and respiratory tract.
  • Cladosporium – This is the most commonly identified outdoor fungus that enters homes. It spreads in overtly moist, porous locations like wood and textiles. Both the indoor and outdoor variety bring about asthma attacks and induces hay-fever like reactions.
  • Stachybotrys – This particularly horrible mold that produces airborne toxins at a high level, luckily is a less common household mold. Stachybotrys requires excessive moisture to grow, and causes breathing problems, symptoms reminiscent of the flu, loss of hearing and memory, and bleeding lungs.
  • Acremonium – This toxic mold grown in areas of condensation like humidifiers, drain pans, window sealants and cooling coils. It is a powdery mold that thrives in an array of colors like pink, white, grey or orange.
  • Aureobasidium – This species of mold is most often discovered growing behind painted wood surfaces and wallpaper. It starts out pink or light brown in color but darkens to dark brown-black as it ages. This highly responsive allergic mold is responsible for causing eye infections and skin rashes.
  • Chaetomium – This mold is found in houses after a flood 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 known to produce mycotoxins which affect the immune system and cause skin and nail infections.
  • Cladosporium – This unique mold thrives in cold and warm environments and spreads quickly on upholstery, fabrics, carpets and under floorboards. It reacts adversely with wet tissues in the eyes, nose, mouth and throat.
  • Fusarium – Capable of growing and migrating in cold temperatures, this mold is coral or pink in color and is most commonly found in soft goods. A reddish strain is found in organic products like food and 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 – This is a highly allergic mold with 5 subspecies. It’s a rapidly growing mold with a wool like texture that is mostly white and green. It does well in consistently damp and moist areas like HVAC systems, wood and textiles. Along with health symptoms the same as other mycotoxins, Trichoderma also destroys the surfaces it inhabits, causing decay and structures to crumble.
  • Ulocladium – Ulocladium is almost always found in bathrooms and kitchens and is one of the black molds. It contributes to asthma and respiratory illnesses.

Speak With Paul Davis for a Reliable Mold Inspection

When you might know or suspect there is mold in your home call the team with Paul Davis. Our dedicated team will provide a detailed inspection and perform the remediation servicing necessary to eradicate insidious mold from your property. Paul Davis is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.