Mold

When you have had water leak in the walls or the roof you will run the possibility of getting mold. Mold is a fungus that will grow in damp wet places. So after you have had a leak and without proper drying you are more likely going to develop one of several different types of mold.

Mold Inspector

When you think you have mold, you will want to call a mold inspector to come out and check your property. Even if you think you know where the mold is in the home, you will want to a professional come out and take a look around. A mold inspector will walk through your entire house looking for mold. There are three main goals of a mold inspector; first they want to find out if you have mold and where it is located in the house. Secondly they will then locate the water damage that caused the mold in the first place. Third to design a solution to fix your mold problem.

Signs of Mold

You can always be on the look out for mold. All you need to know is what type of signs to look for. One of the most common signs you have a mold problem is that you are suffering from allergy symptoms, such as sneezing, watery eyes, sore throat and a cough. Next you can keep an  eye out for a smell that is distinctive to mold. Once you smell the mold smell, you will never forget that smell. Lastly if you have had a water problem such as a flood, a pipe bust or a leaky roof, then you are more than likely going to be growing mold soon. Watch for all of these signs so that you can keep an eye out for mold and get the problem resolved before it becomes major.

Mold Testing

After the inspection of the home and the results are that the house is clean and free of mold, you may want to ask to have the house mold tested anyway. Mold testing can rule out mold for one hundred percent sure. Not only can mold testing help you rule out the problem but it can also help tell you what type of mold you are dealing with. It is important to know what type of mold you have in your home, to help you know how to get rid of the mold.

Mold Removal

When it comes time to remove the mold you will want to wear the proper equipment to help you stay healthy and safe. Next you will want to seal off the room, so that when you begin to remove the mold, it can not spread to another area. Another important thing you will want to do to help remove the mold from the room is too, have an exhaust fan in a window blowing out the moldy air. This will create a negative pressure in the room to help all the mold spores get out of the air quicker. Mold can be a big problem but with the professionals help, you can get rid of it in a safe and quick manner.