Musty Odors In Your Home Or Business

11/15/2017 (Permalink)

Visible Mold On Drywall

The adverse effects of mold growth inside your home can be catastrophic. Homeowners who have mold problems have complaints ranging from basic sinus infections and headaches to upper respiratory issues. It can cause debilitating problems to the value of a home and one's health and remediation can be costly.

With that being said, it is no wonder that one of the most dreaded four letter words you can mention in any home is mold. Detecting mold, however, is not as daunting as many may think. It can sometimes be as easy as looking at your A/C vents, smelling the air when you return from the home after being gone for awhile or even spotting discoloration underneath cabinets or on walls.

In most cases, microbial growth is facilitated or activated by sources of constant moisture and high humidity levels. Leaky pipes and drains and faulty A/C Units often produce a presence of moisture in your walls and ceilings that can create mold if not dried properly. This is the first and most important step in detecting and preventing a problem in your home.

Sometimes sources cannot be identified and could be caused by a crack in your foundation or bad seals on showers and windows. At this point, finding mold growth becomes somewhat invasive. If no surface mold is apparent, drywall or floors may need to be pulled back in order to detect the problem.

If a problem cannot be detected, it is always recommended that air samples be taken in order to properly identify the amount of spores and the type of microbial growth that is present in your home. We can refer you to the appropriate company if you desire to have air quality testing completed. Our office is always happy to inspect your home using our moisture meters to help locate a source of unwanted moisture. Give us a call for more information at 870-934-0501.

With using SERVPRO of Jonesboro you get the knowledge of our Applied Microbial Remediation Technicians who are certified by IICRC. Learn more by visiting www.IICRC.org  

Learn more about mold remediation and our other services by visiting our website at www.SERVPROjonesboro.com and please know that our office can handle your full mold remediation and reconstruction services.