Mold Remediation

Mold can become dangerous if you have moisture, dampness, or water problems in your home, and most commonly in the basement.

Consistently moist, damp or wet basements will grow harmful mold. If the area inside your home’s crawl space remains wet and dank, it too will grow harmful mold. Having mold growing in your basement or crawl space is incredibly dangerous to your health and the health of your family. If you smell a mold odor in your home, call for a free inspection now. 800-940-4274.

Common events and sources of mold include:

  • Heavy rain storms creating water seepage
  • Water being introduced through broken or old pipes
  • Consistently damp and dank areas of your home

 

Consistent “Red Flags” of mold growth in the home include:

 

  • Puddles in you basement after a heavy rain
  • You see discoloration on personal belongings, on finished walls or ceiling (the discoloration is most commonly white, green, and black, but virtually any color.

The most worrisome red flag are musty odors coming from your basement, crawl space, or storage areas. The odor can come and go but usually indicates the feeding cycle of mold. When mold feeds it gives off harmful gases (which is the musty smell). When that odor goes away it doesn’t mean the mold has, it just means the mold has gone dormant. Dormant mold can be very dangerous as it lingers in the air awaiting moisture. The only way to handle this issue is to have a professional remove it.

These are all red flags for indoor mold growth, and should be taken very seriously.

 

Molds are very important to our eco system because they break down organic material. Molds love to feed on the organic material in your home like paneling, drywall, carpet, insulation, and personal belongings. When mold finds a large food source, it will grow exponentially. When mold feeds it becomes hazardous to humans because mold generates harmful gases as a byproduct. Inhaling these gases will harm our respiratory system – especially young children and developing lungs. Even minor exposure like doing the laundry is extremely dangerous on a prolonged basis.

 

Have you been wondering why your children have been sick more then often or why you, yourself have been dealing with fatigue or your overall well-being has declined? Although it could be psychosomatic, if you have moisture problems in your home, it could likely be another cause. It could be the air quality in your home and mold could be the culprit. Consistent inhalation of moldy air significantly increases health problems like:

  • Sinus Infections,
  • Respiratory Problems,
  • Skin Rashes,
  • Fatigue and a continual susceptibility to illness

 

Don’t hesitate another minute if you think you have mold because every breathe you take could be doing harm. Schedule a Free Inspection with All County Waterproofing. We will be able to check the air quality of your home to identify if you’re living in a healthy environment. If you do have a problem, we’ll be able to provide you with an estimate to resolve your issue. Schedule your Free Inspection today.