Best Mold Remediation Services in the City
Mold is a silent intruder, often lurking in the shadows of our homes and negatively affecting our well-being.
It’s not until we notice a musty odor, discolored patches on walls, or unexplained cold-like symptoms and other health issues that we begin to suspect the presence of mold.
Ignoring a mold issue can lead to a cascade of problems, affecting both your property and your health. Here are some of the potential consequences of unchecked mold growth:
- Structural Damage: Mold can damage building materials, such as drywall, wood, and insulation. Over time, this can weaken the structural integrity of your home, leading to costly repairs.
- Health Issues: Prolonged exposure to mold can cause or exacerbate a range of health problems, from respiratory conditions to skin irritation, headaches, and chronic fatigue. Individuals with mold allergies or compromised immune systems are particularly at risk.
- Reduced Property Value: Mold infestation can significantly reduce the resale value of your home. Potential buyers are often wary of purchasing a property with a mold problem.
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Impact of Mold on Your Property
Besides being an eyesore, mold can cause a lot of other problems. And no, it’s not just dark spots on walls.
Mold can grow on and within structural components of your property, such as wooden beams, drywall, and ceiling tiles. Now, the thing about mold is that it eats everything it grows on, fueling it with energy it needs to further grow.
This means that if mold finds itself on the wooden beams that support your house, it will start eating them. And if it damages them enough, serious structural damage can occur.
If mold grows on your walls, a similar principle applies. It will eat your drywall, insulation, and the materials around it. This includes your wallpaper, which will start to peel off. You may also notice cracks in your walls.
How much can this type of damage cost to restore? Let’s do the math:
- Drywall Replacement: $500-$5,000
- Insulation Replacement: $2,000-$10,000
- Wooden Beam Replacement: $1,500-$10,000
And we have not even touched on the problems mold can cause in your HVAC systems and the fact that there are a ton of other costly materials in your house that mold can eat – carpets, clothing, furniture, and more.
This is why mold has such a negative impact on the value of your home. Properties can see up to an almost 40% reduction in value if they have big mold problems.
Therefore, if you’re currently struggling with mold, call us so we can deal with it immediately!
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Mold Health Effects
Now, let’s move on to the mold health effects. This is perhaps the most important part of the article you should especially pay attention to.
To understand how mold can cause health problems, you first need to learn exactly what mold is.
Simply put, mold is made up of spores. These spores, when inhaled in larger quantities, can lead to respiratory problems – coughing, wheezing, throat irritation, and the exacerbation of conditions like asthma and bronchitis.
Mold can also trigger allergic reactions in some people, leading to symptoms such as a runny or stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, and skin rashes. Mold allergies are similar to other allergies, like pollen or dust mite allergies.
Prolonged exposure to mold can lead to sinus congestion, sinus headaches, and chronic sinusitis. The sinuses can become inflamed and infected, causing discomfort and pain.
Some people exposed to mold may experience fatigue, malaise, and a general feeling of cold. Mold exposure has also been linked to headaches and migraines in some individuals.
And finally, in very rare cases, mold exposure has been associated with cognitive and neurological symptoms such as memory issues, difficulty concentrating, and mood changes.
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What Causes Mold to Grow
Mold requires specific conditions to grow:
- Moisture: This is the most critical factor for mold growth. Mold spores need a water source to germinate and develop into colonies. These “colonies” are what we refer to as mold. Any source of moisture, such as leaks, condensation, or flooding, can create the ideal environment for mold to flourish. Whenever humidity levels are above 50% in a property, there’s a high chance of mold infestation.
- Nutrient Source: Mold feeds on organic materials as it requires a source of nutrients to grow. Common sources include wood, paper, drywall, and dust. Even the smallest traces of organic matter can provide enough nutrients for mold.
- Temperature: Mold growth is more prevalent at moderate temperatures. Most molds grow best in temperatures ranging from 77°F (25°C) to 86°F (30°C). However, even if the temperature is hotter (like it often is in Clark County), mold can still grow as long as the humidity levels are high.
To prevent mold growth, it’s essential to control humidity levels in your home. This includes addressing and repairing water leaks, maintaining proper ventilation, and promptly cleaning and drying areas affected by those same leaks.
Regular inspections (we recommend you carry out a mold inspection at least twice a year) and maintenance can help identify and address conditions conducive to mold growth before it becomes a problem.
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Mold FAQs
Mold can grow on any organic material, including drywall, plywood, carpets, hardwood flooring, cabinetry, and other surfaces.
It is most typically found in basements and bathrooms, which have high moisture levels. Mold can also be caused by a moisture issue in a crawl area or an air conditioning unit.
Moldy porous materials, such as carpet, linens, drywall, and other similar goods, should be thrown away.
These goods have most likely become far too moist and degraded to be preserved.
If the mold damage was caused by a hazardous water damage event, such as a sewage backup or flooding, there is no question that you should replace these goods. It’s a must at that point.
The entire procedure begins with a professional review of your issue, known as a “mold inspection.”
The technicians will determine the cause of the problem and the best way to remedy it during this procedure. They will use a variety of tools for this, such as moisture meters, humidity gauges, thermometers, borescopes, and cameras.
The area will then be contained so that mold spores do not spread to other sections of the property. HEPA vacuums will be used to catch mold spores while discharging clean air into the space.
After that, the region will be sprayed and subjected to an antibacterial treatment.
Dehumidifiers don’t kill mold, however they can prevent it by reducing humidity.
It all depends. Insurers will not pay for mold treatment and other related costs if the mold problem could have been avoided.
However, if the problem was caused by a “covered peril,” such as a flood from a broken pipe or a severe storm, the insurers will cover the project.
This would almost certainly include the price of everything – mold testing, mold inspection, mold remediation, cleaning, and possibly even fire or water damage restoration.
Okay, we think you’ve got it by now. Mold requires immediate attention. Call us, and our pros will remove it for you ASAP!
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Our Service Areas
We cover the following areas in Clark County, NV:
- Blue Diamond
- Boulder City
- Bunkerville
- Cal Nev Ari
- Henderson
- Indian Springs
- Jean
- Las Vegas
- Laughlin
- Logandale
- Mesquite
- Moapa
- North Las Vegas
- Overton
- Searchlight
- Sloan