If you think you have a mold problem in your home, it is important to have a professional mold inspection performed. It is important to make sure that your home is free of mold. Mold inspection services can help you identify the source of the mold and get rid of it.

A qualified mold inspector, such as our guy, John, at Break the Mold, will be able to tell you if you have a mold problem. Mold can be serious so it’s important to get rid of it as soon as possible.

The Dangers of Mold

Mold is a type of fungus that can grow indoors and outdoors. It can enter your home through open doors, windows, vents, and air conditioning systems. Mold can also be found in damp places such as basements, showers, and near leaky pipes, but also places like your washing machine and kitchen. Mold is not only unsightly, but it can also be dangerous to your health.

How to Prepare for Your Mold Inspection

If you think you may have a mold problem in your home, the first step is to call a professional mold inspector. That would be John, here at Break The Mold. This link is a good place to start. Mold inspectors are trained to look for mold and other environmental hazards in homes and buildings. The inspection will take about an hour, and the inspector can take samples of any mold they find.

What to Expect During Your Mold Inspection

If you think you might have a mold problem in your home, you may be wondering what to expect during a mold inspection. A mold inspection is usually performed by a mold specialist or indoor air quality expert like John at Break The Mold. During the inspection, he will look for mold growth and moisture sources that could be causing the mold problem. Break The Mold can also take samples of the mold to determine what type of mold it is and if it is a health concern.

Break the Mold performs this work for Kalamazoo County and all surrounding areas as a local mold inspection company. He takes the stress off homeowners’ shoulders and get to the bottom of the mold source. Read more about how mold inspections work here.

Why Mold Inspection Services Are Important

A mold inspection can help you identify areas of your home or business that are at risk for mold growth, and it can also help you find mold that is already present. Mold inspection services can also help you develop a plan to prevent mold growth in the future.

Three Pronged Approach For Mold Inspections

Step 1. If you think you might have a mold problem in your home, the first and most important step is to get a mold inspection. 

Break The Mold will come into your home, inspect the problem areas, and identify the extent of the mold and the surrounding areas. Then start looking for different sources that may be causing the mold to grow and spread. Break the Mold can accurately assess and diagnose various molds and mildew. They’ll bring this knowledge to you quickly so you can get your house back to a safe and healthy state as soon as possible.

Step 2. After the initial assessment, there may be the need for mold and air testing. 

This will help us to identify what kind of dangers are present and tailor a treatment plan to fit. Testing can provide a more detailed overview of the situation. We may take swabs of the affected area or take an air sample. However, keep in mind that testing is not always necessary.

Step 3. After the testing stage, we enter the treatment phase. 

Here, we determine the best way to get rid of the mold in your home and what measures to take to make sure it doesn’t come back. When creating a custom treatment for your situation, we have to take many elements into account.

For example, the problem might be bigger than it seems. Often, mold is present, but mold spores and their toxins can’t be seen. Additionally, the treatment needs to take the space’s airflow into account (basements and bathrooms usually have a lot of moisture) and how that might affect the treatment. All of these things will affect how we resolve the issue, which might involve decontaminating the area and making minor construction changes.

Contact Us at Break The Mold To Get Started

We serve all of Southwest Michigan including Kalamazoo, Portage, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, Vicksburg, Paw Paw, Mattawan and surrounding areas. Reach out to Break the Mold and get your mold inspection today!