Detecting Mold Issues in Your Property

Mold Inspection Sciences wants to make sure that your property is mold free. Do you have a mold odor?  What about roof leaks that can cause mold? Call us today to discuss how we can inspect your property for mold.

For most families, their home is their single largest investment. Many structural defects contribute to water problems in the home. Water intrusion can lead to microbial growth that can cause costly damage to your most valuable asset.

Consider These Two Important Points

Don’t sell a home with undisclosed issues or risk selling a home with a latent mold problem. Have us inspect your property to reduce your liability! Don’t buy a home with existing mold problems. This could materially reduce the value of your property, subject your family to health problems, force you to incur huge cleanup costs, and make your home tough to insure or sell in the future.

 

Does Your Home Have Any of the Following Problems?

If your home has any of the following problems, including mold odor, you should have a professional mold inspection.

 
Roof Leaks and Mold
Damaged, worn, or improperly installed roofing materials can lead to roof leaks and mold and water intrusion in the structure. Moisture breeds mold.
Air Handler and Plenum
Moisture from the home is pulled from the living area through the air handler and plenum. The plenum structure is an enclosed area that is typically lined with cellulose (drywall). Many times the moisture builds inside the handler and along the air coils. Since the plenum area is enclosed, it is a prime location for mold growth.
Improper Grading
One of the best ways for water to enter the home is via improper exterior grading. When the land surrounding a structure slopes toward the outside walls, water from rain and landscape irrigation can penetrate the home and promote mold growth.
Misaligned Sprinklers
Are your sprinklers hitting the side of your home or causing excessive moisture? This can lead to mold problems in your home.
Rising Dampness from Foundation
Dampness from the foundation can be caused by a number of factors including poor crawlspace ventilation, support beams touching soil, and foundation cracks. Dampness leads to mold.
Plumbing Leaks
Many plumbing leaks are noticeable and many are not. Undetected leaks in a home, no matter how minor, can lead to massive moisture intrusion. Many times these leaks will not be noticed by the homeowner until major water damage has occurred. Hidden water intrusion will lead to a mold problem.
Suspect Mold Odor
Molds often emit musty or other strange and unpleasant odors. If you have mold odors of this nature in your home, you might have a mold problem.
Poor Caulking in Shower and/or Tub
Showers and tubs must be well sealed to prevent moisture intrusion. Excessive moisture in the surrounding building materials can lead to fungal growth in your bathroom.
Plants/Trees Touching Exterior of Structure
Plants and trees that come in contact with your home can trap moisture against your home and allow for moisture intrusion into the structure. This foliage can also block out sunlight that assists in drying these exterior walls. Wet walls can breed mold.

Contact Us Today

Is your home safe from water intrusion and mold growth? If not, contact us today by calling 407-221-7536 or send us a message through our website.