Interior Mold Detection and Inspection Services

For the most part, mold is everywhere so, whether you can see it or not, chances are your house has mold lurking out of eyesight. Mold is something that occurs naturally, however the strain of mold that is found in your home or business can determine the extent of the issue. Mold spores move through the air and enter structures through any opening, such as doors, windows and HVAC systems. They can also be brought into a home on clothing, shoes, and pets. It is nearly impossible for you to prevent mold encountering your property. It's only when there is mold growing in your house that you have cause for concern. Having an expert to consult with that can advise on the type of mold present is imperative. Add to that an expert that can develop the best way to treat it and execute the removal 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 Removal and Abatement

With a Paul Davis inspection on your commercial or residential property for mold, you have a licensed professional that is experienced in this area. The detection and identification of mold is step one in what can be a long project. When it comes to treating mold safely, your prime choice is to work with a company that specializes in all aspects pertaining to the process. We offer mold remediation and removal services partnered with basic mold testing. Mold can cause damage to your residence along with major health issues to your family. Mold, unlike most allergens, will negatively affect the health of any person regardless if they have allergies or not. Mold advances through the surfaces it grows in, meaning the longer it goes without treatment in your property, the worse its effects are. Paul Davis can accurately identify the types of mold growing in your residence and effectively handle treating it.

Properties of Mold

There are 3 basic kinds of mold:

  • Allergenic: These cause and produce allergic reactions.
  • Pathogenic: Molds that cause health issues in people that suffer from acute illnesses.
  • Toxigenic: These molds produce toxic microbes.
With the multitude of molds that can be found in properties, having an expert to inspect and diagnosis the extent of their spread is key to eradicating it. An expert with Paul Davis can assist with getting your house healthy and free from the most dangerous molds. Some common household molds are:

  • Penicillium - This mold most commonly feeds on wallpaper, wallpaper glue, decaying fabrics, carpets and fiberglass insulation. Penicillium will cause hay-fever like reactions and induces asthma attacks.
  • Aspergillus - This is a warm environment mold which thrives outdoors and indoors. Aspergillus can be found in areas that are excessively damp with 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 commonly located in soil, showers, window frames, carpets and textiles. This large spore mold deposits in soft tissue, like the nose, mouth and respiratory tract.
  • Cladosporium - Cladosporium is the highest commonly identified outdoor mold which enters homes. It spreads in porous, damp surfaces such as wood and textiles. The indoor and outdoor strains bring about asthma attacks and induces hay-fever like reactions.
  • Stachybotrys - Being the least common household mold is lucky, as it is among the more horrible. Stachybotrys requires excessive moisture to thrive, and causes breathing issues, symptoms reminiscent of the flu, loss of hearing and memory, and bleeding in the lungs.
  • Acremonium - This toxic mold grown in areas of moisture such as humidifiers, drain pans, window sealants and cooling coils. It's a powdery mold that thrives in a variety of colors like pink, white, grey or orange.
  • Aureobasidium - This kind of mold is often discovered growing behind wallpaper and painted wood surfaces. It begins light brown or pink in color then darkens to dark brown-black the longer it's around. This is a highly responsive allergic mold, causing skin rashes and eye infections.
  • Chaetomium - Chaetomium can be located in houses after flooding or leaking and in chronically wet conditions. It carries a dank odor, cottony texture and changes colors from white to brown or grey over time. Chaetomium is known to produce mycotoxins which affect the immune system and cause nail and skin infections.
  • Cladosporium - This unique mold thrives in cold and warm environments and spreads rapidly on fabric, upholstery, under floorboards and in carpets. It has an adverse reaction with wet tissues like the eyes, nose, mouth and throat.
  • Fusarium - This mold is commonly located in a home's soft goods and thrives and spreads in cold temperatures. A reddish strain is found in organic products like food and house plants, and both strains can move rapidly through a home. Symptoms begin 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 green and white. It does well in consistently damp and moist locations like HVAC systems, wood and upholstery. Along with health symptoms associated with other mycotoxins, this mold also destroys the surfaces it grows on, causing decay and structures to crumble.
  • Ulocladium - Ulocladium is mostly located in kitchens and bathrooms and is one of the black molds. It contributes to respiratory ailments and asthma.

Contact Paul Davis for Reliable Mold Inspection

When you might suspect or know you have mold in your home call the professionals with Paul Davis. Our professional team will provide a detailed inspection and execute the remediation servicing required to eradicate damaging mold from your property. Paul Davis is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.