MOLD REMEDIATION SERVICES
If there's mold in your home, we'll remediate the issue safely and quickly to help restore your air quality and your home's structural integrity.
Mold is an insidious invader inside a home, often hiding unseen but wreaking havoc on the structure and causing health issues for the inhabitants. Mold grows indoors in the presence of moisture and organic material and is often found on wallpaper, ceiling tiles, carpets, insulation, wood, and drywall. If moisture is left unchecked, mold growth can start in as little as 48 hours. Mold is present virtually everywhere in nature, but it shouldn't be present in your home. If you see signs of microbial growth or have reason to suspect there is unseen mold in your home, call ServiceMaster Professional Restoration right away. Using infrared technology for detection and specialized chemical for remediation, our expert crew is always ready to help!
WHAT IS MOLD?
Mold is a fungus with many different species that can be found virtually everywhere, both indoors and outdoors. It's believed that there may be up to three hundred thousand different species of mold. Mold reproduces by way of spores, which travel through the air to new locations where they will proliferate in the presence of water. Spores are hardy and can survive in conditions that are not conducive to mold growth until such time they find an appropriate environment for growth.
Mold cannot grow without some level of moisture. It thrives in the wet environments in a home created by slow leaks, floods, broken pipes, and excess humidity. In addition to water, mold needs to have an organic food source, oxygen, and a temperature between 40 degrees and 100 degrees Fahrenheit to grow. Organic food sources are abundant in homes because they can be found in many building materials such as wood and drywall.
If you see signs of mold growth, call ServiceMaster Professional Restoration for full-service mold remediation services in the Los Angeles area.
WHY IS MOLD A PROBLEM?
The problems caused by mold are multifaceted and affect both the structural integrity of a home as well as the health of the people inside.
STRUCTURAL DAMAGE
Once mold begins growing inside a structure, it will gradually destroy the materials that it's growing on including:
- Foundation, roofing, and HVAC
- Drywall, carpets, furnishings
HEALTH HAZARDS
Mold presents a health issue for anyone who encounters it, but particularly for those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. Some of the potential side effects of mold are:
- Chronic headaches, breathing difficulties, skin irritation
- Allergic reaction, aggravation of pre-existing conditions like asthma
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
It's a good idea to keep an eye out for signs of mold, but that's hard to do if you don't know what you're looking for. Fortunately, there are some tell-tale warning signs that indicate you have mold in your home.
- Dark spots and discoloration on the floors, ceilings, and walls
- Musty odors and mildew can indicate mold growth
- Increased and chronic respiratory and allergy symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, wheezing, and trouble breathing in any or all occupants
- High humidity levels causing continuous condensation on glass and metal surfaces
