Interior Mold Inspection and Removal Services

For the most part, mold is everywhere and, whether you can see it or not, chances are your home has mold lurking just under the surface. Mold is something that occurs naturally, however the species of mold that resides in your home or property can determine the extent of the issue. Mold spores move through the air, entering buildings through openings like windows, doors and HVAC systems. Spores can also enter a home on shoes, clothing and animals. It is basically impossible for you to prevent mold encountering your residence. You should take action as mold begins growing in your home. Having an expert to consult with that can advise on the species of mold present is imperative. Pair that with an expert that can develop the optimal way to treat it then carry out the remediation process, and you have Paul Davis. We provide professional home and commercial emergency restorative services for all types of disasters, including mold.

Indoor Mold Removal and Abatement Services

When you have Paul Davis inspect your residential or commercial property for mold, you have a licensed professional that is experienced in this field. The detection and identification of mold is the primary step in what can be a long process. When it comes to dealing with mold safely, your best choice is working with a company which specializes in all aspects of the process. Paul Davis provides mold removal and remediation services in addition to basic mold testing. Mold will cause damage to your house along with major health concerns to your family. Mold, unlike most allergens, can negatively affect the health of any person whether they have allergies or not. Mold advances through the environment it lives in, meaning the longer it goes untreated in your residence, the worse its effects are. The professionals with Paul Davis can correctly identify the species of mold growing in your property and effectively handle treating it.

Kinds of Mold

There are 3 general families of mold:

  • Allergenic: Which produce and cause allergic reactions.
  • Pathogenic: These molds cause health problems in people which suffer with acute illnesses.
  • Toxigenic: Any mold that produces toxic substances.
With the abundance of molds that can reside in any given residence, having an expert to investigate and diagnosis the extent of their spread is key to removing it. A professional with Paul Davis will assist with getting your house safe and free from the most insidious molds. A few common molds are:

  • Penicillium - This mold most commonly thrives on wallpaper, wallpaper glue, decaying textiles, carpets and fiberglass insulation. It will cause hay-fever like reactions and induces asthma attacks.
  • Aspergillus - This is a warm climate mold that thrives 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. Aspergillus is also found in dust and produces mycotoxins.
  • Alternaria - Alternaria is often found in carpet, textiles, dust, window frames, showers and soil. This is a large spore mold that deposits in the mouth, nose and respiratory tract.
  • Cladosporium - This is the highest commonly identified outdoor mold that enters homes. It thrives in damp, porous surfaces such as wood and textiles. Both the indoor and outdoor variety trigger asthma attacks along with inducing hay-fever like reactions.
  • Stachybotrys - This particularly horrible mold that produces high levels of airborne toxins, luckily is the least common household mold. Stachybotrys needs excessive moisture to thrive, and causes breathing problems, symptoms reminiscent of the flu, loss of hearing and memory, and bleeding lungs.
  • Acremonium - This toxic mold thrives in areas of moisture such as cooling coils, humidifiers, drain pans, and window sealants. Acremonium is a powdery mold that grows in an array of colors like pink, white, grey or orange.
  • Aureobasidium - Aureobasidium is most often found growing behind wallpaper and painted wood surfaces. It starts out light brown or pink in color then deepens to dark brown-black the longer it's around. This highly responsive allergic mold is responsible for causing eye infections and skin rashes.
  • Chaetomium - Chaetomium can be located in residences after flooding or leaking and in chronically wet conditions. It carries a dank odor, cotton like texture and changes colors from white to grey or brown over time. Chaetomium is known to produce mycotoxins that affect the immune system, causing nail and skin infections.
  • Cladosporium - This unique mold grows in warm and cold environments and moves rapidly 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 thriving and migrating in cold weather, Fusarium is coral or pink colored and is most commonly found in soft goods. A reddish variety is found in organic products like house plants, and both kinds can move rapidly through a home. Symptoms from this mold begin as skin infections, sore throat and runny eyes then can progress to bone infections and brain abscesses.
  • Trichoderma - Trichoderma is a highly allergic mold with 5 subspecies. This rapid growth mold has 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 almost always found in kitchens and bathrooms and is one of the black molds. It contributes to respiratory ailments and asthma.

Speak With Paul Davis for Reliable Mold Inspection

If you suspect or know there is mold in your residence call the experts with Paul Davis. Our professional team will provide a detailed inspection as well as perform the remediation servicing required to remove dangerous mold from your residence. Paul Davis is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.