Usually, excess moisture causes mold growth. If you have mold in your home, you will need to find out where the moisture is getting into the house. You may have groundwater/surface leaks, a roof leak, problems with wall joists or plumbing leaks. Even stagnant water left in appliances could cause mold growth.

The cost to test for mold is determined by the size and layout of the structure. The Mold Pros are able to determine the number and type of test that is best for your situation during a quick phone call.

If you have a mold concern, it is best to test. A quality mold test will tell you the types of mold as well as spore counts. The Mold Pros follows a strict set of protocols for sampling, and utilizes accredited, independent laboratories for all mold testing and reporting.

Mold removal costs are dependent upon the size of the structure, level of contamination and location in structure (crawlspace, attic, bathroom, etc.), and several others factors. Our experts can provide a fair and accurate bid once these factors are better understood.

Remediators use a variety of substances and methods to kill and/or remove mold. Chemicals or biocides, often with proprietary names, are capable of killing molds effectively – BUT they often leave behind odors, VOCs, and other residues that can be harmful. Let’s face it – the term biocide means that the substance “kills living things.” This may not be the best choice. The Mold Pros’ Proprietary Formulas, used exclusively by The Mold Pros, is proven to be a safe and effective bio-enzyme solution that rids your home of mold naturally… with science! Bio-enzymes in The Mold Pros’ Proprietary Formulas actually digest and break down mold and mold spores, leaving behind a fresh smell and none of the potentially harmful residues or gases. The Mold Pros’ Proprietary Formulas are safe and effective.

Mold needs moisture to grow. Knowing this fact, The Mold Pros always looks to find the root cause of the mold problem — the water intrusion. Often our inspections provide valuable information to our client as to why the mold started, and what might need attention or repair to prevent further damage.

Absolutely! The Mold Pros views treatment of forced air HVAC systems as vital to ensuring a proper remediation in many cases. Look at it this way – if proper testing shows elevated levels of mold spores in your home’s air, wouldn’t treating the circulatory system for your home’s air make perfect sense? We thought so too. The Mold Pros’ Proprietary Formulas can be atomized into an ultra-fine mist and transported throughout the system. This method effectively kills and removes mold spores throughout the ducting and ensures better results for you.

Sheetrock may be saved if it is structurally sound, dry, and the mold is only on the surface. In some cases the best course of action will be to remove some or all of the impacted sheetrock. An onsite inspection will give you definitive answers on drywall. Carpet can be a bit more difficult. Often the “culprit” in mold on flooring is not the just the carpet, but the padding, tack strip, glue and subfloor material. While today’s manmade materials (polyester, nylon, polypropylene and acrylic) may not be a great food source for mold, carpet is often a good repository for spores and other debris. As such, The Mold Pros looks at each situation and will recommend the best course of action.

In most cases The Mold Pros’ proprietary formula treatment can avoid the need to throw away furniture – saving you a lot of money. Clothes can often be washed properly or dry-cleaned rather than be thrown out. Our experts can give you a better assessment during an inspection.

A typical The Mold Pros mold remediation is anywhere from one to three days of work depending on the size of the impacted areas, extent of damage, and the size of the home.

While it may be impossible to remove all mold and bacteria from a structure, post testing by an accredited independent laboratory is recommended to ensure the structure is returned to a normal fungal ecology.

Yes, the mold spores could affect your health in several ways: It could affect your respiratory system, nervous system, immune system; and dermatological and hematological systems. Those who already have asthma and allergies may be affected sooner and more severely. Mold can also lower your immunity to other disease, giving viruses and other sicknesses to grow and affect you much quicker than usual.

Mold is a living organism which spreads by a process known as “sporulation”. Molds can disperse millions of microscopic spores which can spread throughout a structure including the central heating and air conditioning system. Thorough testing can determine if the mold is contained in a specific area or has spread into other areas of the structure.