Indoor Mold Detection and Inspection Services

Mold is pretty much everywhere and, whether you can see it or not, chances are your house has mold lurking just under the surface. Mold is a part of nature, however the kind of mold that has spread in your home or property is the real issue. Mold spores migrate through the air, entering structures through openings like doors, windows and HVAC systems. They can also enter a building on shoes, clothing and animals. It can be virtually impossible for you to stop mold infiltrating your house. It's only as the mold is growing in your property that you have cause for concern. Having an expert to rely on that can tell you the strain of mold present is invaluable. Add to that an expert who will devise the best way for treatment then carry out the removal process, and you have Paul Davis. We provide professional commercial and residential restoration services for a variety of disasters, including mold.

Services for Indoor Mold Removal and Abatement

When Paul Davis performs an investigation on your residential or commercial property for mold, you have a licensed professional with in depth experience in this field. The detection and identification of mold is the first step in what can be a long project. When it comes to the treatment of mold safely, it is best to work with a company that specializes in all aspects pertaining to the process. We provide mold removal and remediation services in addition to basic mold inspections. Mold causes damage to your property on top of major health issues to your family. Unlike most allergens, mold can adversely affect the health of an individual regardless if they have allergies or not. Mold migrates through the environment it's found in, this means the longer it goes untreated in your house, the worse its effects are. The experts with Paul Davis can accurately identify the strains of mold growing in your residence and effectively handle treating it.

Families of Mold

There are 3 general species of mold:

  • Allergenic: Which produce and cause allergic reactions.
  • Pathogenic: Molds that cause health problems in people that suffer from acute illnesses.
  • Toxigenic: These molds can produce toxic microbes.
With the multitude of molds that can be found in homes, having an expert to inspect and diagnosis the extent of their spread is crucial to eradicating it. A professional with Paul Davis can aid in getting your residence free 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 will cause hay-fever type reactions and induces asthma attacks.
  • Aspergillus - This is a warm climate mold that grows indoors and outdoors. It can be found in areas of extreme dampness and extensive water damage, as well as organic matter that is breaking down. Aspergillus can also found inside of dust and produces mycotoxins.
  • Alternaria - This mold is commonly located in soil, showers, window frames, carpets and textiles. This large spore mold takes traction in the respiratory tract, mouth and nose.
  • Cladosporium - Cladosporium is the most commonly identified outdoor fungus which enters homes. It spreads in porous, damp surfaces such as textile and wood. Both the indoor and outdoor kinds cause asthma attacks along with inducing hay-fever like reactions.
  • Stachybotrys - This particularly horrible mold that produces airborne toxins at a high level, fortunately is a less common household mold. It requires excessive moisture to grow, and causes breathing problems, symptoms reminiscent of the flu, loss of hearing and memory, and bleeding in the lungs.
  • Acremonium - This toxic mold thrives in areas of moisture such as humidifiers, drain pans, window sealants and cooling coils. It's a powdery mold that thrives in an array of colors like pink, white, grey or orange.
  • Aureobasidium - Aureobasidium is often discovered growing behind wallpaper and painted wood surfaces. It starts out light brown or pink in color but deepens to dark brown-black as it ages. 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 has a cottony texture, changes colors from white to brown or grey as it ages and carries a dank odor. Chaetomium is also known to produce mycotoxins that affect the immune system and cause nail and skin infections.
  • Cladosporium - This unique mold thrives in warm and cold areas and spreads quickly on upholstery, fabrics, carpets and under floorboards. It has a strong reaction with wet tissues like the eyes, nose, mouth and throat.
  • Fusarium - This mold is commonly located in soft goods and grows and spreads 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 start out as a sore throat, runny eyes and skin infections then progresses to brain abscesses and bone infections.
  • Trichoderma - Trichoderma 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 thrives in consistently damp and moist locations like HVAC systems, wood and textiles. 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 nearly always located in kitchens and bathrooms. It is one of the black molds that contributes to asthma and respiratory ailments.

Reach Out to Paul Davis for a Reliable Mold Inspection

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