Detecting Mold In Your Portland Home

11/13/2018 (Permalink)

If you find mold in your Portland home, call us today for a consultation. 503-283-3658

Mold is a quiet nuisance. It creeps in hidden areas such as crawl spaces, basements and below carpets in damp areas. It is often hard to distinguish mold allergies from common cold symptoms. Mold can be very troublesome for homeowners and adversely affect the health of the home’s residents and lower the value of the home.

It is important to be able to detect and recognize mold in your home. Knowing how to recognize if mold is a problem in your home is the first step to implementing an effective mold remediation plan.

Smell

The smell of mold is very distinctive. It has a very intense musty, dirty and earthy sent. If you find yourself opening your windows often to alleviate this smell, then you may have a mold problem.

Sight

Mold comes in many varieties and there are many different species of mold. It can appear as black spots, grey dust or white and thread-like in areas that have remained excessively damp for long periods of time. If you are unsure of what you are looking at and if it is mold or not, you may want to call in a professional to perform an inspection just to make sure. When you family’s health is at stake, it is always better to error on the side of caution.

Remediation & Removal

Once you have established that you definitely have a mold problem in your home, it’s time to find a professional mold remediation service. SERVPRO of NW Portland is a highly reputable mold remediation resource for the Portland area. We are trained mold damage specialists who get started quickly to get your home back to normal, with specific training and certifications to handle your restoration needs. Call us today for a consultation. 503-283-3658