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 something that occurs naturally, however the strain of mold that has spread in your house or business is the real problem. Mold spores move through the air and enter structures through any opening, such as windows, doors and HVAC systems. They can also be brought into a building on shoes, clothing and animals. It can be virtually impossible for you to eliminate mold encountering your property. You should be worried as mold begins growing in your home. Having an expert to consult with that can tell you the type of mold present is worth the expense. Pair that with an expert that can develop the optimal way for treatment and carry out the remediation process, and you have Paul Davis. We provide professional commercial and residential abatement services for a variety of disasters, including mold.

Services for Indoor Mold Remediation and Abatement

When Paul Davis performs an inspection on your residential or commercial property for mold, you have a licensed professional who has a high level of experience in this field. 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, it is best to work with a company who specializes in all aspects pertaining to the process. We provide mold remediation and removal services in conjunction with basic mold inspections. Mold causes damage to your residence as well as major health problems for your family. Unlike most allergens, mold does adversely affect the health of an individual whether they have allergies or not. Mold advances through the environment it lives in, meaning the longer it goes without treatment in your property, the worse its effects are. The experts at Paul Davis can correctly identify the species of mold growing in your residence and effectively handle treating it.

Families of Mold

There are 3 general kinds of mold:

  • Allergenic: Which cause and produce allergic reactions.
  • Pathogenic: Molds that cause health issues in individuals who suffer with acute illnesses.
  • Toxigenic: These molds produce toxic microorganisms.

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

A few common household molds are:

  • Penicillium – A mold that most commonly grows on wallpaper, wallpaper glue, decaying fabrics, carpets and fiberglass insulation. Penicillium will cause hay-fever type reactions and induces asthma attacks.
  • Aspergillus – This is a warm weather mold that thrives outdoors and indoors. It can be located in areas of extreme dampness and extensive water damage, as well as decomposing organic matter. It can also found inside of dust and produces mycotoxins.
  • Alternaria – Alternaria is commonly located in textiles, dust, carpet, showers, soil and window frames. This is a large spore mold that takes traction in soft tissue, like the nose, mouth and respiratory tract.
  • Cladosporium – Cladosporium is the most commonly identified outdoor fungi which enters homes. It spreads in porous, overtly moist areas such as textile and wood. The indoor and outdoor variety cause asthma attacks and induces 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 damp to grow, and causes breathing issues, symptoms reminiscent of the flu, hearing and memory loss, and bleeding lungs.
  • Acremonium – This toxic mold grown 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 – This kind of mold is often discovered growing behind painted wood surfaces and wallpaper. It starts out light brown or pink in color but darkens to dark brown-black the older it is. This is a highly allergic responsive mold, responsible for eye infections and skin rashes.
  • Chaetomium – Chaetomium is found in homes after a flood or leaking and in chronically damp conditions. It has a cotton like texture, changes colors from white to grey or brown over time and has a dank odor. Chaetomium is known to produce mycotoxins that affect the immune system and cause nail and skin infections.
  • Cladosporium – Cladosporium thrives in warm and cold areas and spreads quickly on upholstery, fabrics, carpets and under floorboards. It reacts strongly with wet tissues in eyes, nose, mouth and throat.
  • Fusarium – Capable of thriving and migrating in cold weather, Fusarium is pink or coral colored and is commonly located in a home’s soft goods. A reddish variety 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 and progresses to brain abscesses and bone infections.
  • 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 grows in moist and consistently damp areas like HVAC systems, fabric and wood. Along with health symptoms associated with other mycotoxins, Trichoderma also destroys the surfaces it grows on, causing decay and structures to crumble.
  • Ulocladium – Ulocladium is mostly located in bathrooms and kitchens and is one of the black molds. It contributes to asthma and respiratory ailments.

Reach Out to Paul Davis for Reliable Mold Inspection

If you know or suspect 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 eradicate dangerous mold from your residence. Paul Davis is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.