Interior Mold Inspection and Removal Services

Whether you can spot it or not, chances are there is mold on your property. Mold is a part of nature, although the strain of mold that resides in your home or business can determine the extent of the problem. Mold spores move through the air and enter buildings through any opening, such as windows, doors and HVAC systems. They can also be brought into a home on pets, clothing and shoes. It is practically impossible for you to prevent mold infiltrating your home. You need to take action as mold begins growing in your home. Having an expert to rely on who will advise on the species of mold present is imperative. Pair that with an expert who will devise the best way for treatment and perform the removal process, and you have Paul Davis. We provide professional home and commercial emergency restorative services for a variety of disasters, including mold.

Services for Indoor Mold Removal and Abatement

When Paul Davis performs an inspection on 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 initial step in what can be a long process. When it comes to treating mold safely, your prime option is working with a company which specializes in all aspects pertaining to the process. Paul Davis offers mold remediation and removal services in addition to basic mold inspections. Mold will cause damage to your residence on top of major health concerns for your family. Mold, unlike most allergens, will adversely affect the health of any person whether they have allergies or not. Mold spreads through the environment it lives in, meaning the longer it goes without treatment in your home, the worse its effects are. The experts with Paul Davis can accurately identify the species of mold growing in your house and effectively manage treating it.

Properties of Mold

There are 3 basic species of mold:

  • Allergenic: These cause and produce allergic reactions.
  • Pathogenic: These molds cause health issues in people which suffer from acute illnesses.
  • Toxigenic: These molds can produce toxic microbes.
With the range of molds that can be found in structures, having an expert to diagnosis and investigate the extent of their spread is crucial to removing it. An expert with Paul Davis can aid in getting your residence healthy and safe from the most insidious molds. Some common household molds are:

  • Penicillium - This mold most commonly thrives on wallpaper, wallpaper glue, decaying fabrics, carpets and fiberglass insulation. It causes hay-fever like reactions and induces asthma attacks.
  • Aspergillus - This is a warm environment mold which grows 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 in dust and produces mycotoxins.
  • Alternaria - This mold is commonly found in textiles, dust, carpet, showers, soil and window frames. This large spore mold takes traction in the mouth, nose and respiratory tract.
  • Cladosporium - Cladosporium is the highest commonly identified outdoor fungus which enters homes. It grows in damp, porous areas such as wood and textiles. Both the indoor and outdoor strains bring about asthma attacks and induces hay-fever like reactions.
  • Stachybotrys - This particularly horrible mold that produces airborne toxins at a high level, fortunately is a less common household mold. Stachybotrys requires excessive damp 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 thrives in areas of condensation such as humidifiers, drain pans, window sealants and cooling coils. It's a powdery mold that grows in a variety of colors like pink, white, grey or orange.
  • Aureobasidium - This kind of mold is most often discovered growing behind painted wood surfaces and wallpaper. It begins pink or light brown in color but deepens to dark brown-black as it ages. This highly responsive allergic mold is responsible for causing eye infections and skin rashes.
  • Chaetomium - Chaetomium can be located in homes after flooding or leaking and in chronically moist conditions. It has a cotton like texture, changes colors from white to brown or grey as it ages and carries a dank odor. Chaetomium is known to produce mycotoxins which affect the immune system and cause skin and nail infections.
  • Cladosporium - This unique mold grows in both cold and warm environments and migrates quickly on upholstery, fabrics, carpets and under floorboards. It reacts adversely with wet tissues like the eyes, nose, mouth and throat.
  • Fusarium - Fusarium is most commonly found in a home's soft goods and grows and migrates in cold temperatures. A reddish strain is found in organic products like food and 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. This rapid growth mold has a wool like texture and is mostly green and white. It grows in moist and consistently damp locations like HVAC systems, wood and fabric. 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 found in bathrooms and kitchens and is one of the black molds. It contributes to respiratory illnesses and asthma.

Speak With Paul Davis for Reliable Mold Inspection

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