Indoor Mold Inspection and Removal Services

Mold can be found everywhere so, whether you can identify it or not, chances are your property has mold lurking out of eyesight. Mold is a part of nature, however the species of mold that is found in your house or property can determine the extent of the issue. Mold spores move through the air and enter structures through openings like windows, doors and HVAC systems. Spores can also be brought into a home on pets, clothing and shoes. It can be virtually impossible for you to stop mold infiltrating your property. You should be worried as mold begins growing in your home. Having an expert to consult with that can tell you the type of mold present is imperative. Add to that an expert who will devise the optimal way to treat it then carry out the remediation process, and you have Paul Davis. We provide professional home and commercial restoration services for a variety 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 who has in depth knowledge in this field. The detection and identification of mold is step one in what can be a long project. When it comes to treating mold safely, it is best working with a company which specializes in all aspects of the process. We offer mold remediation and removal services as well basic mold testing. Mold causes damage to your property as well as major health concerns for your family. Unlike most allergens, mold will adversely affect the health of any person whether they have allergies or not. Mold advances through the surfaces it's found in, this means the longer it goes without treatment in your property, the worse its effects are. The professionals at Paul Davis can accurately identify the kinds of mold growing in your property and effectively deal with treating it.

Properties of Mold

There are 3 general strains of mold:

  • Allergenic: Which produce and cause allergic reactions.
  • Pathogenic: These molds cause health issues in individuals which suffer from acute illnesses.
  • Toxigenic: These molds produce toxic microbes.
With the multitude of molds that can reside in homes, having an expert to diagnosis and inspect the extent of their spread is key to eradicating it. A professional with Paul Davis can aid with getting your residence healthy and safe from the most dangerous molds. A few common household molds are:

  • Penicillium - This mold most commonly grows on wallpaper, wallpaper glue, decaying fabrics, carpets and fiberglass insulation. Penicillium causes hay-fever like reactions and induces asthma attacks.
  • Aspergillus - This is a warm environment mold which grows outdoors and indoors. It can be located in areas of extreme dampness and extensive water damage, as well as decomposing organic matter. It is also found inside of dust and produces mycotoxins.
  • Alternaria - This mold is commonly located in soil, showers, window frames, carpets and textiles. This is a large spore mold that deposits in soft tissue, like the nose, mouth and respiratory tract.
  • Cladosporium - Cladosporium is the most commonly identified outdoor fungus easily enters homes. It thrives in overtly moist, porous surfaces such as textile and wood. The indoor and outdoor strains cause asthma attacks as well as induces hay-fever like reactions.
  • Stachybotrys - This particularly horrible mold that produces airborne toxins at a high level, fortunately is the least common household mold. It requires excessive damp to grow, and causes breathing issues, symptoms reminiscent of the flu, hearing and memory loss, and bleeding in the lungs.
  • Acremonium - This toxic mold thrives in areas of condensation such as cooling coils, humidifiers, drain pans, and window sealants. This is a powdery mold that thrives in a variety of colors like pink, white, grey or orange.
  • Aureobasidium - This kind of mold is most often discovered growing behind wallpaper and painted wood surfaces. It begins pink or light brown in color but darkens to dark brown-black the longer it's around. This is a highly allergic responsive mold, causing eye infections and skin rashes.
  • Chaetomium - This mold is found in residences after a flood or leaking and in chronically moist conditions. It has a cotton like texture, changes colors from white to brown or grey over time and carries a musty odor. Chaetomium is known to produce mycotoxins which affect the immune system, causing nail and skin infections.
  • Cladosporium - This unique mold thrives in cold and warm areas and migrates quickly on upholstery, fabrics, carpets and under floorboards. It has an adverse reaction with wet tissues like the eyes, nose, mouth and throat.
  • Fusarium - Capable of thriving and migrating in colder weather, Fusarium is pink or coral in color and is most commonly located in soft goods. A reddish strain is found in organic products like house plants, and both strains can move quickly through a home. Symptoms from this mold begin as a sore throat, runny eyes and skin infections 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 that is mostly white and green. It thrives in consistently damp and moist locations like HVAC systems, textiles and wood. Along with health symptoms associated with other mycotoxins, this mold also destroys the surfaces it inhabits, causing decay and structures to crumble.
  • Ulocladium - Ulocladium is mostly located in kitchens and bathrooms. It is one of the black molds that contributes to asthma and respiratory illnesses.

Contact Paul Davis for a Reliable Mold Inspection

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