If you see signs of Black Mold in your Home you should immediately ask for a Mold Inspection to be performed. The good news is that there is a low success rate for detecting the signs of Black Mold. You can tell if your house has Black Mold by the dampness of the walls or flooring. If there is dampness then you may need to be on the look out for more indicators that Black Mold is present

A Typical Mold Inspection Takes 2-4 Hours

A Typical Mold Inspection involves looking for the tell tale signs of Black Mold such as dampness, moldy walls and ceilings, mildew and decay of woodwork. The inspection is done by a Licensed Master Plumber who will have a variety of tools at his or her disposal to help detect Black Mold. The inspection may take a lot of time, but if it's not done correctly you can get cheated. A good Master Plumber will get the inspection done quickly and may even use a back up method to make sure all is well.

Black Mold can be damaging to your home in many ways. There is also a very real chance that any water damage to your home was caused by Black Mold. Black Mold is an extremely destructive enemy of a home. In fact, there are around 75,000 reported cases of Black Mold Envelope each year.

What Is Black Mold?

The name Black Mold is derived from the characteristic mold growth of black. Mold is the result of a water-cumbered environment. Black Mold can start on the interior or exterior of the walls or ceilings. They can also grow on the plumbing in your home, the wiring or the gas lines. There are different types of Black Mold including (but not limited to) Copper-based Black Mold, Black Mold with an Epoxy Core, and Black Mold with a Resin Core.

You can check out a Black Mold inspection from your local plumber to help prevent Black Mold issues in your home. Black Mold is caused by standing water that is wet, warm, and wet through and through. Once the moisture reaches the walls or ceilings, it begins to grow mold colonies. As the moisture in the environment grows, the molds begin to form stools and spores. The spores can make it into your air during an inspection and not showing up on a mold inspection would be a false negative. The best way to prevent Black Mold in your home is to have a plumbing inspection done regularly to help prevent and remove the possibility of Black Mold.