Interior Mold Detection and Inspection Services

Whether you can see it or not, there is a good chance mold is on your property. Mold is a part of nature, however the kind of mold that grows in your house or property 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. Spores can also enter a residence on pets, clothing and shoes. It can be basically impossible for you to stop mold encountering your property. It’s only when there is mold growing in your house that you should be concerned. Having an expert to turn to who will tell you the kind of mold present is imperative. Pair that with an expert that can devise the best way to treat it and execute the remediation 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

When you have Paul Davis inspect your residential or commercial property for mold, you have a licensed professional that is experienced in this area. The detection and identification of mold is the initial step in what can be a long process. When it comes to dealing with mold safely, the best option is to work with a company which specializes in all aspects relating to the process. We provide mold remediation and removal services in addition to basic mold inspections. Mold causes damage to your residence as well as major health issues to your family. Unlike most allergens, mold will negatively affect the health of any person whether they have allergies or not. Mold advances through the environment it’s found in, this means the longer it goes untreated in your property, the worse its effects are. The experts at Paul Davis can correctly identify the strains of mold growing in your house and effectively deal with treating it.

Families of Mold

There are 3 general strains of mold:

  • Allergenic: Which produce and cause allergic reactions.
  • Pathogenic: These molds cause health problems in individuals which suffer with acute illnesses.
  • Toxigenic: These molds produce toxic substances.

With the variety of molds that can be found in structures, having an expert to diagnosis and inspect the extent of their spread is key to removing it. A professional with Paul Davis will aid in making your home free and safe from the most damaging molds.

Some common molds are:

  • Penicillium – A mold that most commonly thrives on wallpaper, wallpaper glue, decaying textiles, carpets and fiberglass insulation. It will cause hay-fever type reactions and induces asthma attacks.
  • Aspergillus – This is a warm weather mold that grows both indoors and outdoors. Aspergillus can be discovered in areas that are excessively damp with extensive water damage, as well as decomposing organic matter. It can also found in dust and produces mycotoxins.
  • Alternaria – This mold is commonly located in textiles, dust, carpet, showers, soil and window frames. This is a large spore mold that deposits in the respiratory tract, mouth and nose.
  • Cladosporium – Cladosporium is the most commonly identified outdoor fungus that enters homes. It grows in damp, porous areas like textile and wood. The indoor and outdoor variety bring about asthma attacks and induces hay-fever like reactions.
  • Stachybotrys – This particularly horrible mold that produces high levels of airborne toxins, luckily is the least common household mold. It requires excessive moisture to thrive, and causes breathing problems, flu-like symptoms, loss of hearing and memory, and bleeding lungs.
  • Acremonium – This toxic mold grown in areas of condensation like cooling coils, humidifiers, drain pans, and window sealants. This is a powdery mold that thrives in a selection of colors like pink, white, grey or orange.
  • Aureobasidium – This kind of mold is most often found growing behind painted wood surfaces and wallpaper. It begins pink or light brown in color then deepens to dark brown-black as it ages. This highly allergic responsive mold induces skin rashes and eye infections.
  • Chaetomium – This mold is found in houses after a flood or leaking and in chronically wet conditions. It has a cotton like texture, changes colors from white to brown or grey over time and has a dank odor. Chaetomium is known to produce mycotoxins that affect the immune system, causing skin and nail infections.
  • Cladosporium – This unique mold thrives in both cold and warm environments and migrates rapidly on upholstery, fabrics, carpets and under floorboards. It has a strong reaction with wet tissues in eyes, nose, mouth and throat.
  • Fusarium – Fusarium is most commonly located in soft goods and grows and migrates in cold temperatures. A reddish strain is found in organic products like house plants, and both kinds can move rapidly through a home. Symptoms from this mold start out as a sore throat, runny eyes and skin infections and 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 does well in consistently damp and moist areas like HVAC systems, fabric and wood. Along with health symptoms the same as other mycotoxins, Trichoderma 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 and contributes to respiratory illnesses and asthma.

Call Paul Davis for a Reliable Mold Inspection

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