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 out of eyesight. Mold is something that occurs naturally, but the kind of mold that grows in your house or business can determine the extent of the problem. Mold spores travel through the air and enter structures through any opening, such as doors, windows and HVAC systems. Spores can also be brought into a residence on shoes, clothing and animals. It is basically impossible for you to eliminate mold entering your home. It’s only as the mold is growing in your home that you have cause for worry. Having an expert to consult with who will tell you the species of mold present is worth the expense. Add to that an expert who will orchestrate the best way for treatment then execute the removal process, and you have Paul Davis. We provide professional commercial and residential abatement services for all types of disasters, including mold.

Indoor Mold Removal and Abatement Services

With a Paul Davis inspection of your residential or commercial property for mold, you have a licensed professional that is experienced in this field. Detecting and identifying mold is step one in what can be an arduous project. When it comes to dealing with mold safely, it is best working with a company who specializes in all aspects of the process. We offer mold removal and remediation services as well basic mold testing. Mold can cause damage to your property as well as major health problems to your family. Unlike most allergens, mold can negatively affect the health of an individual whether they have allergies or not. Mold spreads through the environment it’s found in, meaning that the longer it goes without treatment in your home, the worse its effects are. Paul Davis can accurately identify the kinds of mold growing in your house and effectively manage treating it.

Types of Mold

There are 3 general species of mold:

  • Allergenic: These produce and cause allergic reactions.
  • Pathogenic: These molds cause health problems in individuals who suffer from acute illnesses.
  • Toxigenic: These molds produce toxic microbes.

With the multitude of molds that can be found in structures, having an expert to inspect and diagnosis the extent of their spread is crucial to removing it. An expert with Paul Davis can aid with helping make your home free and safe from the most insidious molds.

Some common molds are:

  • Penicillium – This mold most commonly thrives on wallpaper, wallpaper glue, decaying fabrics, carpets and fiberglass insulation. Penicillium causes hay-fever type reactions and induces asthma attacks.
  • Aspergillus – This is a warm environment mold which thrives both outdoors and indoors. It can be found in areas of extreme dampness and extensive water damage, as well as decomposing organic matter. Aspergillus can also found inside of dust and produces mycotoxins.
  • Alternaria – This mold is often found in soil, showers, window frames, carpets and textiles. This large spore mold deposits in the mouth, nose and respiratory tract.
  • Cladosporium – Cladosporium is the most commonly identified outdoor mold which enters homes. It grows in porous, damp areas such as wood and textiles. The indoor and outdoor variety bring about asthma attacks and induces hay-fever like reactions.
  • Stachybotrys – This particularly insidious mold that produces airborne toxins at a high level, fortunately is a less 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 in the lungs.
  • Acremonium – This toxic mold thrives in areas of condensation such as humidifiers, drain pans, window sealants and cooling coils. Acremonium is a powdery mold that grows in an array of colors like pink, white, grey or orange.
  • Aureobasidium – This species of mold is often discovered growing behind painted wood surfaces and wallpaper. It begins light brown or pink in color but darkens to dark brown-black the older it is. This highly allergic responsive mold is responsible for causing skin rashes and eye infections.
  • Chaetomium – This mold can be located in residences after flooding or leaking and in chronically damp conditions. It has a cottony texture, changes colors from white to grey or brown over time and has a dank odor. Chaetomium is known to produce mycotoxins which affect the immune system, causing skin and nail infections.
  • Cladosporium – Cladosporium grows in both warm and cold environments and spreads quickly on fabric, upholstery, under floorboards and in carpets. It reacts adversely with wet tissues in eyes, nose, mouth and throat.
  • Fusarium – Capable of growing and migrating in colder weather, Fusarium is coral or pink in color and is commonly found in soft goods. A reddish strain is found in organic products like food and house plants, and both strains can move quickly through a home. Symptoms begin 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 and is mostly green and white. It grows in consistently damp and moist areas like HVAC systems, wood and textiles. 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 – Ulocladium is nearly always found in bathrooms and kitchens. It is one of the black molds and contributes to respiratory illnesses and asthma.

Speak With Paul Davis for a Reliable Mold Inspection

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