Mould Inspection
Before we remove the Mould from your household, we need to do a thorough inspection on your household for any Mould present so that we can remove all of it securely in one swoop so that it doesn't return in a few months.
Once the Mould problem is fully inspected, the present technician will talk to you about recommendations and a quote for how much it will cost to remove the Mould, and what would come from that process.
Having a professional inspect your house for Mould early could save a huge amount of money for you too, as if the Mould is left untreated for too long, it would spread and cost a lot to remove.
Finding mould during inspection
If you decide to do a mold inspection yourself, then you need to thoroughly search every room in your home for mold, including the attic and basement.
Particular attention should be paid to areas near water outlets, such as near the shower or bathtub, sinks, or pipes. You should check with special care the areas that have had a moisture problem. When looking for mold, if you find any water leaks, it can tell you where the mold is growing.
Some of the most common places where mould often grows are substances that are high in cellulose, such as drywall, under carpets, in insulation, or in vents.
Hidden mould
If you can't see mold in a room, it doesn't mean there's nothing there. Mould often grows hidden from view behind walls, above ceilings, under floors, or in air conditioning ducts. If you find small spots of mold on one surface, it could mean that there is a much larger mold colony growing hidden on the other side.
In addition to using your eyes, pay attention to smells. The smell of a mould colony can help you narrow down the area where the mold is hiding. Any health problems you notice when you are in certain areas of your home can also alert you to the presence of mold nearby. Symptoms like sneezing and sore or watery eyes can be telltale signs of mold growth nearby.
Do not disturb the mould
If you find large areas of mould during your inspection, be careful not to disturb them, if possible, as this can spread the spores or mycotoxins throughout your home. Large mold colonies should only be disturbed once proper containment has been put in place during rehabilitation.
Recognizing mould
Sometimes you can find something that looks like mould, but it could really be dark soot or just dirty stains. Look closely to make sure it is mold, minimally altering it if necessary to physically examine it.
If you are unsure, you can always use a test kit to check for mold. Testing can also be helpful if for some reason you want to identify the species of mold you have found in your home.
Finding water problems
The second stage of inspection after finding mould is to find the moisture problem that caused the mold. There is no point in bothering to find and eliminate mold in your home if the water problem that caused it is not fixed - then mold will soon grow back.
You should look for water leaks or signs of leaks. In addition to stopping water leaks or other sources of water, you will need to take steps to ensure that they do not recur in the future. Once you've found the cause of the mold, you'll need to fix it first and then clean up any moisture.
After finding the problem
After you've found the mould, you will need to determine the size and extent of the mold colony before you can begin removing. If the mold looks like it could be toxic, you should consider doing a mold test to determine its species so you know if you can remove it yourself or if you should hire a professional.
In any case, you should still not disturb large mold colonies that you find until adequate containment is established before mold removal, to prevent spores from spreading throughout the home.
Mould testing
After the mould inspection, tests can be performed to ensure that no fungus was found. Mold testing can rule out the presence of mold or help track its location, if it is hidden.
If you found mould and decide you want to do mold tests to find out its species, for example if it is toxic mould or to confirm that it really is mold, then the tests will tell you too.
Mould removal
Once you've found all of the mold in your home, you're ready to move on to thinking about mould removal and the remediation process.
After you've removed and remediated a mold problem, you may want to go through the mold inspection process one more time to make sure the mold cleanup was a success.
Having a professional inspect your house for Mould early could save a huge amount of money for you too, as if the Mould is left untreated for too long, it would spread and cost a lot to remove.