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Do I need a Mold Inspection?

If you are experiencing musty smells or notice mildew or dark spots around your air vents inside your home, then there is a good chance you do.

Where does Mold Grow?

Mold can grow on all types of surfaces in the home. Left untreated, mold will continue to grow and will begin to damage walls and ceiling coatings. Especially, if there are areas of your home that have used untreated wood or areas of high humidity.  Mold can grow just about anywhere in your home but it definitely likes dark and damp places where it can be left alone to grow such as in attics or crawl spaces, or behind walls.

When is the right time to get a Mold Inspection?

The longer mold is left untreated, the greater the level of damage it can cause. As mold spreads and grows, the more difficult it is to treat and remove.  What might start as a small amount of surface mold that can be wiped off with a towel, can grow into a completely covered wall that will require new studs and drywall.

Along with the physical damage to your home, the consequences of a health perspective are just as severe.  Mold can lead to a chronic respiratory disease, which can easily affect children who are more sensitive than adults.  Mold in your home, is not something to take lightly.  Serious health problems can arise, not only in children but in adults as well.

If you suspect mold in your home, it is best to call in a professional to perform a thorough mold inspection.  At Mold Trust, we have a team of experts that can perform a technical mold inspection and provide you with a free analysis of any issues that might be found.  We are also happy to answer any questions that you might have on what to do next.

Mold Inspection

Once you decide that it is time for a mold inspection, you should seek out an expert.  Generally, a local mold removal company will be able to provide the inspection for you. By using a local mold inspection service, they understand local conditions and likely have been in homes similar to the age and style of your and perhaps by the same builder.  Often times, there are quality issues during the construction of the home that can lead to mold infestation. A local mold restoration company will generally be aware of these and can usually pinpoint the cause of the mold quickly.

Mold can appear anywhere in the home. While you may not see mold, it can still be present.  Mold spores are very tiny and can travel throughout the air and through the ductwork.  Once mold is found in the ductwork of a home, the HVAC system can easily spread mold spores throughout the home each time the air kicks on.  If you have not had your ducts cleaned, you should consider a professional duct cleaning service.  This can help to eliminate mold from spreading and remove the old musty odors coming from your air ducts.

Once you know what kinds of conditions your molds like to breed, then you need to know what surface the mold has attacked. Just look at the wall or ceiling which is damp, combined with adequate ventilation, you can certainly see the appearance of mold in the corner of the room. Especially if that part of the room is exposed to less sunlight. Bathrooms and kitchens are usually the first areas of these stealthy invaders, especially if the room size is small and if the air duct system is not very effective. For the wardrobe, if you put your clothes wet or half wet, mold will definitely multiply there quickly.

The signs of mold on the walls are often invisible. Usually, they hide in areas covered by your furniture or even grow on your clothes in the closet.  An easy sign that you have mold in your closet is to take a look at your leather jackets.  Mold will often grow and spread on leather rapidly.  The leather acts as a very nice breeding ground for mold and you will be able to see it. But once you find it, it’s usually too late, the mold has probably already began to spread throughout your house.  Generally mold will appear as white spots on dark surfaces and dark spots on lighter surfaces.  The spot may also appear to be a bit fuzzy.   A damp or musty smell of mold is definitely one of the first things you will notice.

If you would like to learn more about mold, or to schedule a mold inspection for your home, please contact us.  We are happy to answer any questions that you might have.