Indoor Mold Detection and Inspection Services

Whether you can see it or not, chances are there is mold in your residence. Mold is a part of nature, although the strain of mold that has spread in your house or business can determine the extent of the issue. Mold spores can travel through the air, entering structures through openings like windows, doors and HVAC systems. Spores can also be brought into a home on shoes, clothing and animals. It is nearly impossible for you to stop mold entering your house. It’s only when there is mold growing in your home that you have cause for concern. Having an expert to rely on that can tell you the strain of mold present is priceless. Pair that with an expert who will orchestrate the optimal way for treatment then execute the remediation process, and you have Paul Davis. We provide professional commercial and residential emergency restorative services for a variety of disasters, including mold.

Services for Indoor Mold Remediation and Abatement

With a Paul Davis inspection of your residential or commercial property for mold, you have a licensed professional with a high level of experience in this area. The detection and identification of mold is step one in what can be a long procedure. When it comes to dealing with mold safely, it is best working with a company which specializes in all aspects of the process. Paul Davis offers mold removal and remediation services in addition to basic mold inspections. Mold causes damage to your residence on top of major health concerns for your family. Unlike most allergens, mold will negatively affect the health of an individual regardless if they have allergies or not. Mold advances through the surfaces it’s found in, meaning the longer it remains without treatment in your house, the worse its effects are. The professionals with Paul Davis can accurately identify the types of mold growing in your home and effectively deal with treating it.

Kinds of Mold

There are 3 general families of mold:

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

With the multitude of molds that can reside in structures, having an expert to inspect and diagnosis the extent of their spread is key to removing it. A professional with Paul Davis can assist in making your residence healthy and safe from the most damaging molds.

A few common household molds are:

  • Penicillium – This mold most commonly feeds on wallpaper, wallpaper glue, decaying textiles, carpets and fiberglass insulation. Penicillium causes hay-fever type reactions and induces asthma attacks.
  • Aspergillus – This is a warm climate mold which thrives both indoors and outdoors. Aspergillus can be found in areas that are excessively damp with extensive water damage, as well as organic matter that is breaking down. Aspergillus is also found inside of dust and produces mycotoxins.
  • Alternaria – Alternaria is often found in textiles, dust, carpet, showers, soil and window frames. This is a large spore mold that deposits in the respiratory tract, mouth and nose.
  • Cladosporium – This is the highest commonly identified outdoor mold which enters homes. It grows 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 – This particularly insidious mold that produces high levels of airborne toxins, fortunately is the least common household mold. Stachybotrys requires excessive damp to thrive, and causes breathing problems, symptoms reminiscent of the flu, hearing and memory loss, and bleeding in the lungs.
  • Acremonium – This toxic mold thrives in areas of condensation like humidifiers, drain pans, window sealants and cooling coils. It’s a powdery mold that grows in an array of colors like pink, white, grey or orange.
  • Aureobasidium – This type of mold is most often discovered growing behind painted wood surfaces and wallpaper. It starts out pink or light brown in color then darkens to dark brown-black the older it is. This highly responsive allergic mold causes skin rashes and eye infections.
  • Chaetomium – Chaetomium can be located in residences after flooding or leaking and in chronically damp conditions. It has a cotton like texture, changes colors from white to grey or brown as it ages and carries a dank odor. Chaetomium is also known to produce mycotoxins which affect the immune system, causing nail and skin infections.
  • Cladosporium – This unique mold grows in both warm and cold environments and spreads rapidly on upholstery, fabrics, carpets and under floorboards. It has a strong reaction with wet tissues in eyes, nose, mouth and throat.
  • Fusarium – This mold is most commonly found in soft goods and thrives and spreads 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 then progresses to bone infections and brain abscesses.
  • Trichoderma – Trichoderma is a highly allergic mold with 5 subspecies. It’s a rapidly growing mold with a wool like texture and is mostly white and green. It grows in moist and consistently damp locations like HVAC systems, upholstery and wood. Along with health symptoms the same as other mycotoxins, this mold also destroys the surfaces it inhabits, causing decay and structures to crumble.
  • Ulocladium – Ulocladium is nearly always found in bathrooms and kitchens and is one of the black molds. It contributes to respiratory illnesses and asthma.

Call Paul Davis for a Reliable Mold Inspection

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