Indoor Mold Inspection and Removal Services

Mold can be found everywhere and, whether you can spot it or not, chances are your property has mold lurking just under the surface. Mold is a part of nature, however the species of mold that resides in your house or property is the real problem. Mold spores travel through the air, entering structures through any opening, such as windows, doors and HVAC systems. They can also enter a building on clothing, shoes, and pets. It can be virtually impossible for you to eliminate mold encountering your house. It's only when there is mold growing in your property that you have cause for worry. Having an expert to turn to who will advise on the species of mold present is priceless. Pair that with an expert who will develop the best way to treat it then execute the removal process, and you have Paul Davis. We provide professional home and commercial emergency restorative services for all types of disasters, including mold.

Services for Indoor Mold Remediation and Abatement

When Paul Davis performs an inspection on 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 procedure. When it comes to treating mold safely, it is best to work with a company who specializes in all aspects of the process. We offer mold remediation and removal services along with basic mold testing. Mold can cause damage to your dwelling on top of major health problems for your family. Unlike most allergens, mold can adversely affect the health of an individual whether they have allergies or not. Mold migrates through the environment it grows in, this means that the longer it goes without treatment in your house, the worse its effects are. Paul Davis can correctly identify the species of mold growing in your property and effectively manage treating it.

Properties of Mold

There are 3 basic types of mold:

  • Allergenic: Which produce and cause allergic reactions.
  • Pathogenic: These molds cause health issues in individuals who suffer from acute illnesses.
  • Toxigenic: These molds produce toxic substances.
With the abundance of molds that can reside in properties, having an expert to diagnosis and investigate the extent of their spread is key to eradicating it. An expert with Paul Davis will assist in helping make your house healthy and free from the most dangerous molds. Some common molds are:

  • Penicillium - This mold most commonly grows 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 both outdoors and indoors. It can be discovered in areas of extreme dampness and 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 commonly located in soil, showers, window frames, carpets and textiles. This large spore mold takes traction in the mouth, nose and respiratory tract.
  • Cladosporium - This is the most commonly identified outdoor fungus that enters homes. It thrives in damp, porous environments like textile and wood. Both the indoor and outdoor strains cause asthma attacks along with inducing hay-fever like reactions.
  • Stachybotrys - Being the least rampant household mold is fortunate, as it's among the more horrible. Stachybotrys needs excessive moisture to grow, and causes breathing issues, flu-like symptoms, loss of hearing and memory, and bleeding in the lungs.
  • Acremonium - This toxic mold grown in areas of condensation like humidifiers, drain pans, window sealants and cooling coils. It's a powdery mold that thrives in an array of colors like grey, orange, pink and white.
  • Aureobasidium - This mold is most often found growing behind painted wood surfaces and wallpaper. It begins light brown or pink in color then deepens to dark brown-black as it ages. This highly allergic responsive mold causes eye infections and skin rashes.
  • Chaetomium - Chaetomium is found in houses after flooding or leaking and in chronically damp conditions. It has a cottony texture, changes colors from white to brown or grey as it ages and carries a musty odor. Chaetomium is also known to produce mycotoxins which affect the immune system, causing skin and nail infections.
  • Cladosporium - Cladosporium thrives in both cold and warm areas and spreads quickly on upholstery, fabrics, carpets and under floorboards. It has a strong reaction with wet tissues like the eyes, nose, mouth and throat.
  • Fusarium - Capable of growing and spreading in colder weather, this mold is coral or pink in color and is most commonly located in a home's soft goods. A reddish variety is found in organic products like food and house plants, and both strains can move quickly through a home. Symptoms start out as a sore throat, runny eyes and skin infections and can progress to brain abscesses and bone infections.
  • 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 does well in consistently damp and moist locations like HVAC systems, textiles and wood. Along with health symptoms the same as other mycotoxins, this mold also destroys the surfaces it grows on, causing decay and structures to crumble.
  • Ulocladium - This mold is mostly located in bathrooms and kitchens. It is one of the black molds and contributes to respiratory illnesses and asthma.

Talk to Paul Davis for a Reliable Mold Inspection

When you might suspect or know you have mold in your residence call the team with Paul Davis. Our dedicated team will provide a detailed inspection as well as execute the remediation servicing necessary to eradicate damaging mold from your residence. Paul Davis is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.