In Louisiana, countless homes are damaged and compromised by homes every year. Even without the extreme winter conditions you might find up North, the storms through the season do not vanish. With high winds or torrential rainfall, roof systems and the building envelope of your residence could be at risk for damage that creates penetration points and vulnerabilities for water. Lightspeed Restoration of Covington can help with professional inspection services. 

What a Mold Inspection Looks for

Mold inspections in Covington homes are often less straightforward than this sounds. While the team is undoubtedly looking for active mold colonization, assessing the possibility of this growth is essential. A thorough report details the findings of the current material conditions and potential vulnerabilities that could lead to future concerns. Our assessment focuses on: 

  • Mold Colonies or Spotting – Mold inspections aim to identify and document any active mold development. Whether a spreading organism or irregular spotting in the earliest stages of colonization, we carefully assess all vulnerable surfaces following a storm for threats.

  • Roof Damage—Violent storms can compromise the strength and integrity of your roof system, leaving areas like the attic vulnerable to water penetration. We can inspect the roof, inside and out, to ensure it is intact and recommend action when susceptibilities are discovered.

  • Wet Materials – While wet materials do not immediately show mold growth, mold spores can quickly germinate there in cases of organic building elements. Wet plywood, trusses, and insulation are healthy food sources for active mold spores. 

  • Structural Concerns—Our inspection asks questions like Is the attic we are inspecting adequately ventilated? Is the air moving through these vulnerable points of the residence? Are there signs where water damage was once an issue? Answering these and more questions will focus on the repairs and reconstruction to come.

The Benefit of Professional Mold Inspection 

It can be easy to adopt the idea that do-it-yourself strategies in mold inspection can be as successful. While it feels frugal, missing warning signs of impending mold growth or exposures in your home’s construction following a strong storm could be much costlier than the fees of inspections. Our professionals have advanced technologies like thermal imagery to track moisture pockets and threats to your home’s defenses that could allow water infiltration and subsequent mold growth. 

Lightspeed Restoration of Covington is a comprehensive solution for mold inspections, remediation, and repairs. We understand how stressful the unknown can be after a severe storm, so we are available 24/7 to help you better understand the Storm’s impact on your residence. Call our expert team of inspectors and remediators today at (985) 323-6356.

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