Indoor Mold Detection and Inspection Services

For the most part, mold is 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 species of mold that grows in your house or business is the real problem. Mold spores migrate through the air, entering structures through openings like doors, windows and HVAC systems. Spores can also be brought into a location on shoes, clothing and animals. It is nearly impossible for you to eliminate mold from encountering your home. It’s only as the mold is growing in your home that you have cause for worry. Having an expert to turn to that can advise on the type of mold present is worth the expense. Pair that with an expert that can develop the best way for treatment then perform the remediation process, and you have Paul Davis. We provide professional home and commercial abatement services for a variety of disasters, including mold.

Indoor Mold Removal and Abatement Services

When you have Paul Davis inspect your commercial or residential property for mold, you have a licensed professional that is experienced in this area. Detecting and identifying mold is step one in what can be a long process. When it comes to treating mold safely, it is best to work with a company who specializes in all aspects relating to the process. We offer mold remediation and removal services as well basic mold testing. Mold causes damage to your residence along with major health problems for your family. Unlike most allergens, mold does negatively affect the health of an individual whether they have allergies or not. Mold advances through any surface it’s found in, this means that the longer it goes without treatment in your home, the worse its effects are. Paul Davis can correctly identify the species of mold growing in your property and effectively manage treating it.

Kinds of Mold

There are 3 general species of mold:

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

With the variety of molds that can be found in structures, having an expert to diagnose and investigate the extent of their spread is crucial to removing it. An expert with Paul Davis will assist in helping make your residence free and safe from the most damaging molds.

A few common household molds are:

  • Penicillium – A mold that most commonly feeds on wallpaper, wallpaper glue, decaying textiles, carpets and fiberglass insulation. Penicillium will cause hay-fever like reactions and induces asthma attacks.
  • Aspergillus – This is a warm climate mold that thrives indoors and outdoors. Aspergillus can be found 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 takes traction in the mouth, nose and respiratory tract.
  • Cladosporium – This is the highest commonly identified outdoor mold which enters homes. It grows in porous, damp environments such as wood and textiles. Both the indoor and outdoor variety trigger asthma attacks along with inducing hay-fever like reactions.
  • Stachybotrys – Being a less common household mold is fortunate, as it is among the more horrible. Stachybotrys requires excessive moisture to grow, and causes breathing problems, flu-like symptoms, hearing and memory loss, and bleeding in the 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 thrives in a variety of colors like grey, orange, pink and white.
  • Aureobasidium – Aureobasidium is often found growing behind painted wood surfaces and wallpaper. It begins light brown or pink in color but deepens to dark brown-black as it ages. This is a highly allergic responsive mold, causing eye infections and skin rashes.
  • Chaetomium – Chaetomium can be located in residences after flooding or leaking and in chronically moist conditions. It has a musty odor, cottony texture and changes colors from white to brown or grey as it ages. Chaetomium is also known to produce mycotoxins that affect the immune system, causing nail and skin infections.
  • Cladosporium – This unique mold thrives in cold and warm environments and moves rapidly on upholstery, fabrics, carpets and under floorboards. It has an adverse reaction with wet tissues in the eyes, nose, mouth and throat.
  • Fusarium – Fusarium is commonly found in a home’s 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 begin as skin infections, sore throat and runny eyes then progresses to brain abscesses and bone infections.
  • Trichoderma – Trichoderma is a highly allergic mold with 5 subspecies. It’s a rapidly growing mold with a wool like texture that is mostly green and white. It does well in moist and consistently damp locations like HVAC systems, wood and textiles. Along with health symptoms associated with other mycotoxins, Trichoderma also destroys the surfaces it grows on, causing decay and structures to crumble.
  • Ulocladium – This mold is nearly always found in kitchens and bathrooms. It is one of the black molds that contributes to asthma and respiratory illnesses.

Reach Out to Paul Davis for Reliable Mold Inspection

When you may suspect or know you have mold in your home call the experts with Paul Davis. Our professional team will provide a detailed inspection as well as perform the remediation servicing required to eradicate dangerous mold from your home. Paul Davis is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.