Mold & Fungus Testing

After a Flood

• After a basement or house has been exposed to a great deal of water, especially flood water, which is often dirty, it becomes very easy for mold to grow. Mold grows in damp, dark areas and can be hard to find without a test.

Smell

• It is possible to detect mold by smell, but professionals will be better able to locate the source of the mold and clean it up safely. Mold and fungi often leave a musty smell in the air.

Spores

• When cleaning mold that has grown behind paneling or under carpet, moving the item can release thousands of mold spores into the air. Professionals will be able to test for and clean up mold more safely.

Illness

• Exposure to mold can cause respiratory illness, asthma, eye irritation, headaches and other physical problems. Having a home tested for mold can reveal the cause of illnesses and help remove it.

Toxicity

• Certain types of mold and fungi are toxic, and should not be handled without proper training. When dealing with the possibility of mold, professional testing is always best.