Mold Remediation
Mold Damage
Residential Mold Detection and Removal Services
Mold is referred to as the most common contaminant, all it needs is a source of water, organic material, and a lack of direct sunlight/air movement. It tends to grow everywhere and sometimes spore counts are higher outside than in the effect areas.
There are over 100,000 different types of mold but not all mold is toxic. This is why we highly recommend testing before any mold is disturbed.
Randomly trying to “wipe/clean” the mold with bleach or other products purchased at your local store could put you and your family at risk for bigger problems.
Mold takes less than 48 hours to grow and if it is left unattended and unchecked, it can have serious impact on your home’s physical structure as well as your quality of life. You should contact experts at the very first sight of mold in your homes before it grows big and creates long-term damage to your home.
Do not let your home and health be ruined by mold
Mold is present everywhere in nature and is unavoidable. But if it finds its way into your home, it can become a major problem. We at Nationwide Restorations help to remediate the mold and protect your home with the help of infrared technology.
What is Mold?
Mold is a fungus that grows on wet and damp areas. It can grow indoors as well as outdoors.
The exact number of Mold species is still unknown to human beings. Mold spreads very fast and reproduces by making spores, which can survive conditions that are too sunny, hot, cold, dry or wet for mold to grow. When these spores are released, they have the ability to travel to long distances though water or by air.
Why Is Mold a Problem?
Molds can cause structural damages as well as health problems for you and your family.
- Structural Damage - Molds can grow on anything such as the home foundation, the roofs, drywalls, HVAC systems, gutters, furniture and many more, and with time they tend to damage the surface where they grow.
- Health Problem - Molds can cause a large number of side effects on your health such as Headaches, Allergic reactions, Breathing difficulties, Skin irritation and Aggravation of asthma symptoms.
Where does Mold come from?
Mold grows and lives on moist environments created by floods, slow leak, and broken pipe or at high humid areas. Mold cannot grow without water. Mold also needs food to survive, Oxygen and temperatures between 40 degrees and 100 degrees F.
How does Mold spread?
Molds can grow and reproduce. They only need organic food sources such as cellulose, which is easily available in building materials such as wood and drywall.
Are there any warning signs to look for?
Mold growth leaves a lot of signs for their identification. If your ceiling, floor or walls have dark spots, it is a sign of mold growth. You might even smell musty odors and mildew which are caused by Mold damage. Some common indications that you are living around mold include coughing, sneezing, respiratory problems, nausea, tiredness and wheezing, irritation of mucous membranes, hemorrhage, Skin inflammation, damage to internal organs, mental impairment, immune system suppression, etc. Also, if there is high humidity and you find condensation on glass and metal surfaces, it is a sign of mold.
The Special Challenges of Molds
- Mold can affect the health of your family
- It can harm the structure of the home
- Mold and mildew are able to grow best in warm, damp and humid climates
- Mold can grow inside the walls and beneath the floor. This is a major reason while you may never be able to visibly see mold growth
- It takes hardly 48 hours for mold to grow and start reproducing
- Trying to use Home bleach can cause further problems on mold
- Whether you are able to visibly see mold or suspect it through the odor, only a trained professional will be able to identify the source of the mold, and the extent of the challenge to be faced.
Can I get rid of Molds by Myself?
It is not recommended that you try to get rid of mold all by yourself. Molds can cause harmful damage to your health and it requires skilled and trained experts to remediate mold with intensive care and rid the house of any mold traces. We would highly recommend you to contact us, at Nationwide, to help you get rid of molds in a systematic and safe manner.
Insurance
We at Nationwide Restorations work hard to recognize the problem and help in prevention of further growth and contamination of the mold. We will also work closely with your insurance company so as to speed up the insurance claim process, and bring back your property to pre-existing conditions.