How SERVPRO Can Help with Mold in your home or business

5/18/2021 (Permalink)

Mold is usually found behind kitchen appliances and under baseboards

Where Can Mold Grow?

After a flood or any kind of water damage, immediate water extraction is critical for preventing mold, but it may not be enough to prevent a mold problem. Although it is not always possible to detect mold with the naked eye, visible mold is usually an indication that mold exists in the following areas:

• Behind drywall
• Under floorboards
• Behind ceiling tile
• In the air

If the building or home you are considering purchasing has experienced a flood, the chance of mold existing in these areas is very high.

How Can an Inspection Help?
If you have a sound rationale for purchasing a building based upon location, price, and future profits, investing in a mold inspection might make sense. If mold exists, you may find that a mold remediation specialist can contain it to make your intended use for the property feasible and eliminate future problems. On the other hand, if the inspection substantially raises the amount you are willing to invest in the property, you might choose to forfeit its purchase.

How To Prevent Future Mold Growth?
Every commercial property has some degree of mold, and it is impossible to eliminate it; however, this doesn't mean that a building you purchase will always have a mold problem. You can take measures to reduce the humidity levels including, running dehumidifiers, avoiding and repairing leaky pipes, promptly repairing roof damage and cleaning HVAC coils and drip pans. It is also helpful to schedule periodic property walk-throughs to help detect potential problems before they become large issues that are costly to resolve.
When a mold inspection reveals mold in a building you are planning to purchase in the Walnut area, managing it through minor repairs or costly reconstruction can affect your purchase decision.

Call us to schedule your next Mold Inspection (909) 598-8400