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Dark spots on the wall? Musky smell? Allergy Symptoms? Water damage?
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Mold Inspections
Our certified inspectors use state-of-the-art equipment to detect mold growth in your property. We conduct thorough inspections to identify all mold sources and provide comprehensive reports.
Sampling & Testing
We offer mold testing services to analyze air quality and determine the types of mold present in your property. Our detailed testing helps in developing effective remediation strategies.
Written Report & Remediation Plan
Our expert team specializes creating reports and a customized mold recommendation plan with actionable steps to eliminate mold growth and restore your property to a clean and healthy environment.
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Why Regular Mold Inspections Are Essential for Homeowners
Most homeowners only think about mold inspections when there’s a visible problem, but regular mold inspections are a proactive way to protect your home and your health. Mold can grow in areas you may not think to check, and by the time you see it, the problem may have already spread. Here’s why routine mold inspections should be part of your home maintenance plan.
Preventing Hidden Mold Growth
Mold often grows in hidden places like inside walls, attics, or crawl spaces. It can spread without you even knowing, damaging the structure of your home and reducing indoor air quality. A regular mold inspection helps identify these issues before they become expensive problems.
Mold in High-Risk Areas
Certain areas of your home are more prone to mold growth. Bathrooms, basements, and kitchens are all high-risk due to frequent water usage and humidity. If these areas aren’t properly ventilated, mold can thrive. Scheduling a routine inspection ensures these areas remain mold-free.
The Importance of Mold Inspections Before Buying or Selling a Home
If you’re planning to buy or sell a home, a mold inspection is essential. Buyers want peace of mind knowing their new home is mold-free, and sellers want to avoid surprises during the inspection process. A professional mold inspection can provide you with the documentation you need to make a confident sale or purchase.
Savings on Future Repairs
Detecting mold early through regular inspections can save you money in the long run. Mold can cause significant damage to walls, flooring, and structural elements if left untreated, leading to expensive repairs. A small investment in a mold inspection today can prevent major repair costs down the road.
Protect Your Home with Regular Mold Inspections
Keep your home safe from hidden mold and costly repairs by scheduling routine inspections. Mold Patrol NY offers comprehensive mold inspection services to help you stay ahead of potential problems. Contact us today to book your inspection and enjoy peace of mind year-round.
FAQs
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Mold can be black, grey, white, green, reddish, brown, and may not even be visible. It can hide behind walls, ceilings, and even flooring. A perfectly clean looking room could have dangerous, invisible mold in the air that you breathe without you ever knowing.
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The most common locations for molds are basements, bathrooms and attics, but sometimes it is found in kitchens, laundry rooms, garages, on walls where any window was left open, closets, and other places throughout the home.
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There are three basic categories of mold: allergenic (most dangerous to people with allergens) pathogenic (most dangerous to those with weak immune systems, and mycotoxic (dangerous to everyone). The symptoms can include respiratory disease such as asthma, bleeding nose and lungs, rashes, memory loss, cancer and more.
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A full house mold inspection is recommended on a yearly basis, as well as when having a pre-purchase home inspection performed. A company should not do both testing and abatement – it is a conflict of interest and illegal under New York State law.
If you do not take action, the situation can worsen and you may have to pay large sums of money to repeat the whole process.
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Moisture is the key to mold growth. In the presence of excess moisture, mold can live and breed on building materials like plywood, tile, and drywall. Common sites for indoor mold growth include bathroom tiles, basement walls, leaky water fountains or sinks, and areas around windows where moisture condenses.
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