Interior Mold Detection and Inspection Services

For the most part, mold is everywhere so, whether you can see it or not, chances are your property has mold lurking out of eyesight. Mold is something that occurs naturally, however the strain of mold that grows in your house or business is the real problem. Mold spores migrate through the air, entering buildings through openings like windows, doors and HVAC systems. Spores can also be brought into a home on clothing, shoes, and pets. It can be virtually impossible for you to prevent mold entering your house. It’s only when mold is growing in your home that you have cause for concern. Having an expert to speak with who will advise on the species of mold present is invaluable. Pair that with an expert who will develop the optimal way for treatment then execute the remediation process, and you have Paul Davis. We provide professional home and commercial abatement 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 with in depth experience in this field. Detecting and identifying mold is the initial step in what can be a long procedure. When it comes to treating mold safely, it is best to work with a company which specializes in all aspects of the process. We provide mold remediation and removal services partnered with basic mold inspections. Mold causes damage to your home as well as major health concerns for your family. Mold, unlike most allergens, does negatively affect the health of any person regardless if they have allergies or not. Mold advances through any surface it lives in, meaning the longer it remains without treatment in your house, the worse its effects are. The experts at Paul Davis can accurately identify the species of mold growing in your residence and effectively deal with treating it.

Types of Mold

There are 3 general types of mold:

  • Allergenic: These cause and produce allergic reactions.
  • Pathogenic: These molds cause health issues in individuals which suffer with acute illnesses.
  • Toxigenic: These molds can produce toxic microbes.

With the range of molds that can reside in structures, having an expert to diagnosis and inspect the extent of their spread is crucial to eradicating it. A professional with Paul Davis can assist in making your house safe and free from the most damaging molds.

Some common molds are:

  • Penicillium – A mold that most commonly feeds on wallpaper, wallpaper glue, decaying textiles, carpets and fiberglass insulation. Penicillium will cause hay-fever type reactions and induces asthma attacks.
  • Aspergillus – This is a warm climate mold which grows both outdoors and indoors. It can be found in areas of extreme dampness and extensive water damage, as well as decomposing organic matter. Aspergillus is also found inside of dust and produces mycotoxins.
  • Alternaria – This mold is commonly located in textiles, dust, carpet, showers, soil and window frames. This large spore mold deposits in the respiratory tract, mouth and nose.
  • Cladosporium – Cladosporium is the highest commonly identified outdoor fungus which enters homes. It spreads in damp, porous locations like wood and textiles. Both the indoor and outdoor strains bring about asthma attacks along with inducing hay-fever like reactions.
  • Stachybotrys – Being a less rampant household mold is fortunate, as it’s among the more horrible. It requires excessive moisture to grow, and causes breathing issues, flu-like symptoms, loss of hearing and memory, and bleeding in the 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 an array of colors like pink, white, grey or orange.
  • Aureobasidium – This mold is most often discovered growing behind painted wood surfaces and wallpaper. It starts out pink or light brown in color then deepens to dark brown-black as it ages. This highly allergic responsive mold is responsible for causing skin rashes and eye infections.
  • Chaetomium – Chaetomium can be located in residences after a flood or leaking and in chronically damp conditions. It has a cotton like texture, changes colors from white to brown or grey as it ages and carries a musty odor. Chaetomium is known to produce mycotoxins which affect the immune system and cause skin and nail infections.
  • Cladosporium – This unique mold thrives in both cold and warm environments and moves quickly on upholstery, fabrics, carpets and under floorboards. It reacts adversely with wet tissues like the eyes, nose, mouth and throat.
  • Fusarium – This mold is most commonly located in soft goods and grows and moves in cold temperatures. A reddish strain is found in organic products like house plants, and both kinds can move quickly through a home. Symptoms begin as skin infections, sore throat and runny eyes and can progress to bone infections and brain abscesses.
  • Trichoderma – This 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 moist and consistently damp areas like HVAC systems, wood and upholstery. Along with health symptoms associated with other mycotoxins, Trichoderma also destroys the surfaces it inhabits, causing decay and structures to crumble.
  • Ulocladium – This mold is nearly always located in bathrooms and kitchens and is one of the black molds. It contributes to respiratory illnesses and asthma.

Reach Out to Paul Davis for Reliable Mold Inspection

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