Indoor Mold Inspection and Removal Services

For the most part, mold is everywhere and, whether you can see it or not, chances are your property has mold lurking just under the surface. Mold is a part of nature, however the type of mold that is found in your home or property can determine the extent of the problem. Mold spores can travel through the air, entering structures through any opening, such as doors, windows and HVAC systems. They can also be brought into a location on pets, clothing and shoes. It is practically impossible for you to stop mold entering your residence. You should take action as mold begins growing in your home. Having an expert to consult with who will advise on the strain of mold present is imperative. Pair that with an expert who will develop the optimal way to treat it then perform the removal process, and you have Paul Davis. We provide professional home and commercial restoration services for all types of disasters, including mold.

Services for Indoor Mold Removal and Abatement

With a Paul Davis inspection of your residential or commercial property for mold, you have a licensed professional with in depth knowledge in this area. Detecting and identifying mold is step one in what can be an arduous process. When it comes to dealing with mold safely, the prime option is working with a company who specializes in all aspects of the process. We offer mold removal and remediation services in addition to basic mold testing. Mold will cause damage to your home and major health problems for your family. Mold, unlike most allergens, does 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 untreated in your residence, the worse its effects are. The professionals at Paul Davis can correctly identify the strains of mold growing in your residence and effectively deal with treating it.

Types of Mold

There are 3 basic families of mold:

  • Allergenic: Which produce and cause allergic reactions.
  • Pathogenic: Molds that cause health issues in individuals who suffer from acute illnesses.
  • Toxigenic: These molds can produce toxic microbes.
With the abundance of molds that can be found in structures, having an expert to diagnosis and investigate the extent of their spread is key to eradicating it. A professional with Paul Davis will aid in helping make your home free and safe from the most dangerous molds. Some common household molds are:

  • Penicillium - This mold most commonly feeds 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 both 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 located in textiles, dust, carpet, showers, soil and window frames. This is a large spore mold that deposits in soft tissue, like the nose, mouth and respiratory tract.
  • Cladosporium - Cladosporium is the highest commonly identified outdoor fungi easily enters homes. It thrives in damp, porous surfaces like textile and wood. Both the indoor and outdoor kinds trigger asthma attacks along with inducing hay-fever like reactions.
  • Stachybotrys - Being the least common household mold is good, as it's among the more insidious. It needs excessive damp to thrive, and causes breathing issues, flu-like symptoms, loss of hearing and memory, and bleeding lungs.
  • Acremonium - This toxic mold thrives in areas of condensation like cooling coils, humidifiers, drain pans, and window sealants. It's a powdery mold that thrives in a variety of colors like pink, white, grey or orange.
  • Aureobasidium - This variety of mold is most often discovered growing behind painted wood surfaces and wallpaper. It starts out light brown or pink in color but deepens to dark brown-black the older it is. This highly responsive allergic mold causes eye infections and skin rashes.
  • Chaetomium - Chaetomium can be located in homes after a flood or leaking and in chronically damp conditions. It has a musty odor, cottony texture and changes colors from white to grey or brown as it ages. Chaetomium is also known to produce mycotoxins which affect the immune system, causing nail and skin infections.
  • Cladosporium - This unique mold thrives in both warm and cold environments and spreads rapidly on upholstery, fabrics, carpets and under floorboards. It reacts strongly with wet tissues in eyes, nose, mouth and throat.
  • Fusarium - Capable of growing and spreading in cold temperatures, Fusarium is coral or pink in color and is most commonly located in soft goods. 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 a sore throat, runny eyes and skin infections and progresses to brain abscesses and bone infections.
  • Trichoderma - This 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 consistently damp and moist areas like HVAC systems, wood and fabric. Along with health symptoms associated with other mycotoxins, Trichoderma 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 asthma and respiratory ailments.

Reach Out to Paul Davis for Reliable Mold Inspection

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