How can you tell if MOLD is growing in your home?

4/24/2018 (Permalink)

Mold on exterior walls of a basement prior to remediation.

MOLD can be spotted in a variety of ways. Most of the time you can see it and/or smell it.  Sometimes it discolors your ceiling or walls, or it shows up as black spots on areas throughout the home, or as rot on damp wood.

Mold is a big deal and its removal is critical. Not only can it cause considerable damage your household items and walls, but it can cause health problems to people who are allergic to it. It is important to take care of the Water Damage immediately to avoid the mold growth. If there is mold growth in your home, you need to fix the water problem prior to cleaning up the mold.  If you do not repair the problem, the mold will most likely come back. Homeowners may have to resort to opening a wall to visually inspect the damage.

A qualified mitigation company can use certain tools, such as a moisture meter and Infrared Camera to detect whether the insulation within a wall is wet. 

Homeowners who suspect they may have mold in their home can call SERVPRO at (248) 427-1500 to schedule a free mold inspection.