Partner with Trusted Professionals for Mold Assessment
Dealing with residential mold is stressful for homeowners, particularly if visual confirmation of the infestation is elusive. Yet, the infestation seems widespread and even expanding because of increasingly musty odors and crumbling building materials. Challenges include finding colonies hidden in building cavities, as the fungi require only oxygen and moisture to thrive. Failing to find and address all areas of active mold damage is inadequate and unacceptable in a professional response, as any viable spores remaining with access to a moisture source can explode into another and even more extensive outbreak. Property owners in Plano need mold inspection services they can trust, followed by mold removal balanced with water and moisture damage discovery, mitigation, and remediation.
Professional Mold Inspection Basics
Reliable scientific research based on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) investigations shows that physically removing mold organisms from the organic surfaces they use for nutrition and procreation is vital to rid a Plano home of microbial infestation. Merely spraying biocides or using diluted bleach solutions on infected surfaces risks leaving enough moldy residue and moisture for the fungi to rebound. Thus, locating all colonies and mechanically loosening and removing all bits of the mold, including its root-like hyphae, is the only way to ensure a mold-free baseline. To trace the perimeter of the affected space, LightSpeed Restoration of Plano technicians:
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Listen to the homeowner’s reports of mold sightings and “smellings” as starting points.
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Note evidence commonly seen in mold infestation scenarios, including:
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Staining on walls and ceilings
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Soft and crumbling building materials
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Visible and spreading mold colonies in all colors of the rainbow--growth can be feathery or leathery looking or resemble tiny mushrooms.
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Use step stools, ladders, and flashlights to investigate recesses or other inaccessible surfaces for moldy residues.
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To check for hidden mold growth, proceed with partial and planned demolition in areas where visual inspection is impossible, such as cutting and pulling away pieces of drywall or popping out ceiling tiles.
Next Steps
Once we map mold growth and damage, our team contains the affected areas using physical barriers and negative-pressure air scrubbers. Mold debris is scraped, brushed, or blasted off with soda, dry ice, or other media. Technicians in personal protective equipment (PPE) collect and double bag the residues for lawful disposal.
Water Damage and Moisture Evidence
Throughout the mold inspection, LightSpeed Restoration technicians have been on high alert for unresolved water damage or signs of persistent moisture. The EPA mold remediation protocol makes it clear that mold damage is likely to recur if excess water and moisture issues remain unresolved. Because our team is also highly skilled in resolving water issues, we can mitigate, dry out, and restore pre-existing water damage and advise on moisture management strategies that inhibit the recreation of the conditions that invite mold damage.
If you suspect a microbial infestation in your residence, LightSpeed Restoration of Plano is ready to perform the comprehensive mold inspection needed, including diligence in seeking the water damage and lingering moisture fueling the current and future outbreaks. Call (972) 399-3236 to schedule an assessment and develop a mold remediation plan that also remedies underlying water damage and manages residual moisture to prevent future fungal growth.