SIGNS OF MOULD GROWTH IN YOUR HOME
If you are worried that mold has started growing in your home but you aren’t quite sure, there are some common signs that you can look out for to help you determine if there is a mold problem. Mold growth can leave physical signs around your home and, unfortunately, it can also impact your health.
Visual Signs Of Mold Growth
Mold grows as a result of excess moisture in your home.
Sometimes, mold growth is quite obvious. If you see black spots forming in spaces like your kitchen or bathroom tiles or around your windows, mold is already growing in these locations. However, sometimes mold growth doesn’t look as obvious.
Here are some things to look out for around your house:
- Damage to your roof
- Moisture building up around window sills
- Stains on your ceiling
- Stains on your carpets or flooring
- Discolouration around the top of your walls or door frames
- Signs of damage or leaking around pipes
Aside from these visual signs, mold growth can also come with a very particular smell. Do you know that classic “musty” smell that you have probably experienced when walking into an older home’s basement or even somewhere like an antique store? That “musty” smell is a good indicator that moisture has been building up in your home and that mold growth has started.
Heath Symptoms
Unfortunately, indoor mold growth can have a significant impact on your health. This is especially true for young children, the elderly, and those with underlying respiratory issues or allergies.
While some people may be more susceptible to the health impacts of mold growth, everyone, regardless of age or pre-existing conditions, can be affected by indoor mould growth. Some common symptoms to look out for include:
- Frequent headaches or dizziness
- A cough that doesn’t go away
- Cold or flu-like symptoms that don’t go away
- Irritation in your eyes, nose, and throat
- An increase in symptoms for asthma patients
- Wheezing or shortness of breathe
According to Health Canada, there is no level of indoor mold growth that is considered safe. Any level of mold growth can cause health issues and can also cause damage to your home.
If you notice any of the above signs, it’s time to get in touch with professional mold removal services to help you find the problem and effectively resolve it.
The Mould Removal Process
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If you think there is mold in your home or if you have seen mold growth, you’ll want to rely on the experts to properly assess the situation, contain the mold growth, and completely remove the mold.
Disturbing mold causes spores to go airborne and can be very dangerous to you or your family’s health. Not only that, but improperly removing mold can actually cause a bigger problem, as those spores can spread throughout your home and begin growing in new locations.
That’s why it is not recommended that homeowners try to remove mold on their own.
Finding mold in your home can feel overwhelming. Learning more about the mold removal process can help give you peace of mind as you get ready for the process to begin.
When working with National Mould Removal, here’s what to expect when you hire our team to complete mold removal services in your home or building:
National Mould Removal: Our Mold Removal Services & More
Mold Testing
Mold growth can have a serious impact on your health. At National Mould Removal, we can inspect your home for mold and provide you with a full report, as well as information about what next steps to take.
Mold Removal
As outlined in our step-by-step process above, we offer the highest quality mold removal services in the Kitchener-Waterloo area and beyond. We ensure that your mold is not only completely removed but that spores will not spread to any unaffected areas.
Attic Insulation
Heat loss in your home is not only a problem when it comes to your energy bills, it can also be due to poor insulation - and that can eventually lead to excess moisture and mold growth. We can help assess the insulation in your attic and improve too. We’ve helped many homeowners improved their home’s energy efficiency!
Why Choose National Mould Removal | Trusted Mold Removal
So, you’ve discovered mold in your building or are concerned there’s mold growth in your home. Now what? You can rely on the experienced and expertise of National Mould Removal to help you assess, contain, and safely remove any mold that’s growing in your home or building.
All of our technicians are IICRC certified Applied Microbial Technicians. The IICRC is the standard-setting organization for inspections and cleaning industries. This means that our entire team has been through rigorous training and knows how to completely and thoroughly manage, handle, and remove mold in a safe and effective manner.
Our technicians always respect your home and help you understand the process from the first steps to the final clean-up so that you can have peace of mind during the process.