How To Inspect Your Home For Mold Growth

12/10/2024 (Permalink)

If you suspect mold in your home, call SERVPRO® of Great Neck/Port Washington for an inspection!

One of the big problems with mold is that it can be hard to know if you have it. Mold grows primarily in areas that are dark, warm, and damp. Because of this, mold is often growing out of sight for most homeowners or business owners. Basements, laundry rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms can all be the homes of mold growth, but the specific area of the room with the growth can be hard to find. Mold frequently grows between furniture and walls, inside walls themselves, under carpets, and in other places where you will need to inspect your home in order to find it. 

When Should You Inspect Your Home For Mold

In general, you should always be aware of signs that there is mold around your home. But if you start to notice the signs of mold, you might want to perform an inspection or hire contractors who can help with mold testing, removal, and remediation. There are often two common reasons why people might start inspecting their homes for mold. First, if you start smelling mold or mildew, you might want to consider an inspection. Second, if people in a home start experiencing symptoms related to mold growth, it might be time to hire contractors for mold removal services. Symptoms similar to allergies are a common sign that there is mold in a property. For example, watery/itchy eyes, rashes/skin irritation, and coughing/wheezing are often signs that mold is growing within a facility. 

How Do You Inspect For Mold

Mold inspections can be done by homeowners or professionals. The basics of a mold inspection can start with a simple visual inspection. Looking around areas of your home where mold might be growing like your basement, kitchen, bathrooms, or attic are all good places to start. However, it should be noted that if you are at risk for adverse reactions to mold (i.e. you have asthma, pre-existing respiratory conditions, or a weakened immune system) you should hire professionals to conduct the inspection. Getting closer to mold can aggravate symptoms and can lead to complications. Professional mold removal and remediation companies can also inspect for mold more effectively. They can bring mold testing kits to help identify mold as well as solutions for mold removal. 

Mold Removal in the Great Neck/Port Washington Area

If you live in the Great Neck/Port Washington area and are concerned about mold growth in your home, the SERVPRO® team can help. SERVPRO has specialized mold remediation equipment for any amount of mold you are dealing with in your home or business. We are available 24/7 for emergency mold removal services. Contact us here!