Interior Mold Inspection and Removal Services

Mold is pretty much everywhere and, whether you can spot it or not, chances are your property has mold lurking just under the surface. Mold is something that occurs naturally, however the type of mold that resides in your house or business is the real problem. Mold spores move through the air and enter buildings through any opening, such as doors, windows and HVAC systems. Spores can also be brought into a home on shoes, clothing and animals. It can be basically impossible for you to eliminate mold from encountering your house. It’s only when the mold is growing in your property that you need to be concerned. Having an expert to rely on that can advise on the type of mold present is worth the expense. Pair that with an expert who will devise the best way to treat it and carry out the remediation process, and you have Paul Davis. We provide professional home and commercial abatement services for a variety of disasters, including mold.

Services for Indoor Mold Remediation and Abatement

When you have Paul Davis inspect your residential or commercial property for mold, you have a licensed professional with in depth knowledge in this area. The detection and identification of mold is step one in what can be an arduous process. When it comes to treating mold safely, the best choice is to work with a company which specializes in all aspects pertaining to the process. Paul Davis provides mold removal and remediation services in addition to basic mold testing. Mold can cause damage to your property along with major health issues to your family. Unlike most allergens, mold can negatively affect the health of an individual regardless if they have allergies or not. Mold spreads through the environment it’s found in, meaning that the longer it remains untreated in your house, the worse its effects are. The professionals with Paul Davis can correctly identify the species of mold growing in your property and effectively handle treating it.

Families of Mold

There are 3 basic species of mold:

  • Allergenic: These produce and cause allergic reactions.
  • Pathogenic: Molds that cause health problems in people which suffer from acute illnesses.
  • Toxigenic: These molds can produce toxic microorganisms.

With the abundance of molds that can reside in homes, having an expert to investigate and diagnose the extent of their spread is key to eradicating it. An expert with Paul Davis will assist with getting your home safe and free from the most insidious molds.

A few common molds are:

  • Penicillium – This mold most commonly feeds on wallpaper, wallpaper glue, decaying textiles, carpets and fiberglass insulation. It causes hay-fever like reactions and induces asthma attacks.
  • Aspergillus – This is a warm environment mold which thrives outdoors and indoors. Aspergillus can be discovered in areas that are excessively damp with extensive water damage, as well as decomposing organic matter. Aspergillus is also found inside of dust and produces mycotoxins.
  • Alternaria – This mold is commonly located in carpet, textiles, dust, window frames, showers and soil. This is a large spore mold that deposits in the mouth, nose and respiratory tract.
  • Cladosporium – Cladosporium is the most commonly identified outdoor fungus which enters homes. It grows in porous, overtly moist environments such as textile and wood. Both the indoor and outdoor strains bring about asthma attacks and induces hay-fever like reactions.
  • Stachybotrys – This particularly horrible mold that produces high levels of airborne toxins, fortunately is the least common household mold. It needs excessive damp to grow, and causes breathing problems, symptoms reminiscent of the flu, hearing and memory loss, and bleeding lungs.
  • Acremonium – This toxic mold grown in areas of moisture such as cooling coils, humidifiers, drain pans, and window sealants. It’s a powdery mold that grows in a selection of colors like pink, white, grey or orange.
  • Aureobasidium – Aureobasidium is often discovered growing behind painted wood surfaces and wallpaper. It begins light brown or pink in color then darkens to dark brown-black as it ages. This is a highly responsive allergic mold, responsible for skin rashes and eye infections.
  • Chaetomium – This mold can be located in residences after a flood or leaking and in chronically moist conditions. It has a cotton like texture, changes colors from white to brown or grey over time and carries a musty odor. Chaetomium is known to produce mycotoxins which affect the immune system, causing nail and skin infections.
  • Cladosporium – Cladosporium grows in warm and cold environments and moves rapidly on upholstery, fabrics, carpets and under floorboards. It has a strong reaction with wet tissues in the eyes, nose, mouth and throat.
  • Fusarium – This mold is commonly located in soft goods and thrives and moves in cold weather. A reddish strain is found in organic products like food and house plants, and both kinds can move rapidly through a home. Symptoms start out as skin infections, sore throat and runny eyes and progresses to bone infections and brain abscesses.
  • Trichoderma – This is a highly allergic mold with 5 subspecies. This rapid growth mold has a wool like texture and is mostly white and green. It grows in moist and consistently damp areas like HVAC systems, fabric and wood. Along with health symptoms associated with other mycotoxins, this mold also destroys the surfaces it inhabits, causing decay and structures to crumble.
  • Ulocladium – This mold is mostly located in kitchens and bathrooms and is one of the black molds. It contributes to respiratory ailments and asthma.

Speak With Paul Davis for Reliable Mold Inspection

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