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When was the last time you were in your attic? If you can’t remember, you’re like many MoldTech clients — the attic is out of sight and out of mind for most homeowners! While this isn’t a bad thing (there’s usually no need to visit your attic), it can mean that you...

Summer days featuring high heat and extreme humidity are the perfect conditions for rampant mold growth. Therefore, it’s no surprise that service calls for attic mold removal increase at MoldTech in the weeks after a heatwave. The good news is that mold removal in Bradford can safely and...

Articles on black mold removal in Newmarket generally focus on residential properties and the danger it poses to families and kids. This focus means that many employers and employees aren’t as aware of black mold in commercial buildings and may miss critical signs or symptoms. At MoldTech, we...

As the mercury rises, so does the likelihood of attic mold growth. The summer months are one of MoldTech’s busiest seasons, with many attic mold removal jobs on our schedule. There are several reasons why mold growth takes off in the summer months and why the attic is especially...

Mold growth in attics is a common problem in Newmarket homes. It’s a hidden issue that many homeowners are reluctant to deal with, thinking that it couldn’t possibly be causing problems in other areas of the home and afraid it may be expensive. Unfortunately, delaying mold removal in...

Mold grows in all the colours (and textures) of the rainbow, but during mold removal in Toronto, the MoldTech team pays closer attention when the mold is black-coloured. Black mould poses additional health and safety risks, which means homeowners should never attempt to remediate it on their own....

Many mold infestations in Bradford are missed because they’re hidden in the attic, where darkness, insulation, and cramped quarters mean that few homeowners do more than a cursory glance every few years. At MoldTech, we advise our clients to watch out for three common signs of mold growth that...

Water damage is the number one cause of mold removal in Vaughan. In our experience at MoldTech, water damage is the most challenging to discover and diagnose when it hits the attic. Black mold removal is often straightforward when it comes from a leak or a flood, but the tight, dark, cramped...

Mold removal in Toronto is the first step of a two-part process to eradicate mold in your home. Just like with many human diseases or illnesses, prevention is the next step — and nobody is better equipped to help you with black mold removal and prevention than MoldTech. We’ve helped...

One of the most recognizable effects of mold growth is a musty smell. Whenever the MoldTech team walks into a property and smells this distinct odour, we know the homeowners are going to need mold removal in Newmarket, regardless of whether or not we can see visible mold growth. Hidden mold colonies...

Most of the time, home repairs are fairly obvious, whether it’s a broken appliance, flooring that needs replacement, or a broken light fixture. But, hidden behind the walls, there may be a problem that you can’t see: leaking pipes. MoldTech regularly helps homeowners with this common...

Three things that promote mold growth inside your home: moisture, poor ventilation, and organic materials. It’s usually the last thing that MoldTech treats during mold remediation in Toronto; mold grows on organic materials like wood, paper, and textiles, which are used throughout the home as...

Insulation is a critical part of your home’s heating and cooling system, which is why it’s essential to protect it with attic mold removal in Toronto. MoldTech’s mold inspection services can help uncover hidden attic mold that could be damaging and degrading your attic insulation,...

The trifecta of humidity, moisture, and poor airflow is the primary cause of black mold growth in homes. At MoldTech, we help families discover these risk factors through mold testing in Vaughan. Early detection is the best way to prevent the health risks that come along with toxic mold species like...

We tend to think of cost as one thing: the price on the sticker. But, as is common with home maintenance, there are plenty of hidden costs that can crop up over a lifetime! When it comes to black mold removal, these hidden costs come to the fore in delayed remediation. MoldTech has been helping...