Mold Damage

Toxic mold poses a serious risk to human health and can be expensive to remediate, especially if it goes undetected for many years. Mold frequently is the result of water damage to homes, as anywhere enough moisture is present, mold is likely to grow.

Stachybotrys chartarum, often referred to as black mold, is a prevalent, and dangerous, form of toxic mold. It grows quickly, taking only a few days to set into wet areas. It can cause a variety of serious respiratory and other health conditions to people who are exposed to it.

Common areas where black mold and other forms of mold can be found include:

• The bathroom, where high humidity and moisture can contribute to mold growth. Proper ventilation for your bathroom can mitigate this risk.
• The kitchen, where spills, leaks, and moisture can contribute to mold growth.
• The laundry room, where damp clothes, lack of ventilation, water leaks, etc., frequently contribute to mold growth.
• Basements, where lack of ventilation and exposure to drips and leaks can result in mold propagation.

You can’t always detect mold, but some common telltale signs that mold may be a problem include the sudden development of allergies or a mold-like smell. If you see a small amount of mold on a wall, chances are there is larger amount of mold on the interior side of the wall.

Water damage restoration companies are specially trained to detect mold. If you suspect your home has encountered toxic mold damage, contact a water damage restoration specialist immediately to come to your home and perform an assessment. These professionals will thoroughly inspect your home and make restoration recommendations based on their findings that you can employ to protect your property and your health.