Tomball Mold Removal and Mold Inspection Services

Mold grows in pretty much every place whether it’s indoors or outdoors. There are different types of mold, but experts agree that most mold grows in areas with lots of water or moisture and warmth. Mold itself consists of microscopic spores which are easily carried in the air and can spread very quickly. The spores can access your home through open doors and windows, chimneys, human movement, pets, in even the air ducts and vents. Once the spores enter the home mold can quickly spread especially if there is a water leak. Sometimes regular moisture in places like the bathroom, behind appliances end in dark places like the attic can provide a perfect breeding ground for mold.

If inhaled for prolonged periods of time, mold can cause health problems. Have you been suffering from persistent allergies? How about coughing, sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, and sore throat? While this can be caused by excessive pollen in the atmosphere, in many cases mold is the real culprit.

Mold can also cause damage to walls, paints call mark floors, and even the roof. Can you remove the mold yourself? The answer is, yes, if the mold does not occur extensively. In that case, mold can be cleaned or eradicated using over the counter detergents. But in many cases, we do not recommend that you remove mold yourself. 

Here are the reasons for this:

Even if you suspect that your mold infestation is not widespread, you must bear in mind that mold could be occurring in areas that are difficult to see and access. This is exactly why you need to hire a professional mold removal expert. Hard to access areas can be for example, behind the walls, under the sink, behind appliances, in the attic, in the roof, and even inside the air ducts. An unlicensed unprofessional mold removal contractor may not be in a position to eradicate mold completely from this areas.

Another reason why you need a professional and licensed mold removal expert, is that in most cases where mold is present there is also a high likelihood of water damage. We mentioned that mold most likely occurs in areas with abundant moisture. So whenever you see mold, most likely there is a water leak somewhere. That means, the underlying issue of the water leak must be addressed before the problem of mold can be fully resolved. An unlicensed mold removal expert cannot address all the underlying issues. This is another critical reason why you need to hire the right mold removal expert.

Hiring a licensed and professional mold removal expert has another added benefit: mold remediation. Eradicating mold is one thing, but ensuring that it does not recur in the future is another. A licensed professional will not only ensure that mold has been totally eradicated, but they will also ensure that it does not come back.