Where Are You Most Likely to Need Black Mold Removal

Every day, MoldTech fields calls from concerned homeowners in Aurora and the York region who have discovered mold growth at home. These clients are worried about the safety of their home, how the mold started, and what to do next. If this sounds like you, our team is ready to help! Mold removal in Aurora is a safe and effective procedure that eliminates household mold and the adverse health effects it causes. In our experience performing thousands of black mold removals over the past fifteen years, we’ve found that mold tends to affect similars rooms, no matter the size, age, or location of your home. Knowing these hot spots can help us target mold inspection and removal efforts and give you an advantage in detecting infestations early. 

Understanding Black Mold and Its Risks

Mold grows in many different colours and textures, but MoldTech always pays closer attention when it’s black. Some types of black mold, like Stachybotrys Chartarum, produce mycotoxins that affect the brain and body more severely than regular mold spores and can cause very serious health effects. During mold testing in Aurora, we often test black molds for the presence of mycotoxins, so that we can take extra precautions during remediation. 

Common Areas for Black Mold Growth

Black mold can grow in almost every room of the home. Some species of mold prefer certain materials or environments, while others are indiscriminate and will spread on wood, fiberboard, paper, textiles, or other organic surfaces. In our experience performing black mold removal throughout York region, we’ve noticed three areas that see the highest concentration of infestations. 

• Bathrooms and Kitchens: These rooms often have mold issues because they have lots of airborne moisture from cooking and bathing. Steam can move water around a room more effectively than liquid water, settling inside cupboards or behind or on walls. 
• Basements and Crawlspaces: The basement is one of the most common places for mold growth because it has restricted airflow and opportunities for drips, leaks, and floods. Older basements or those with damage or no insulation are especially vulnerable, especially during seasonal shifts or heavy rainfall. 
• Attics and Roof Spaces: The attic is especially prone to mold problems. Moisture can enter from roof damage, soffits, animal activity, and even from leaky attic hatches. Condensation can form on roof sheathing and feed mold growth, which will damage insulation and accelerate mold growth. 

How Mold Inspections Can Protect Your Home

The first step to understanding your risk of mold growth or uncovering hidden infestations is to have your home professionally inspected. At MoldTech, our year-round inspection services help our clients identify new or existing colonies and to highlight at-risk areas that may benefit from preventative care. 

During a mold inspection, we’ll do a thorough visual and physical inspection of the interior and exterior of your home. Many mold problems begin outdoors, so we find it really important to pay attention to shrubs, low-hanging trees, and looking for external signs of damage or water issues. 

Inside, we have an arsenal of specialized tools and equipment that can measure temperature, humidity, and other factors that affect mold formation. We’ll also take air samples and, if there’s visible mold growth, physical samples that we send to be tested at a lab. Once your results are returned, we’ll prepare a comprehensive report that outlines our recommendations for improvements or remediation. 

Professional Black Mold Removal vs DIY

Many homeowners try to remove black mold on their own using DIY methods or hardware store solutions, but this can be dangerous, cause more damage, and actually spread the infestation to other rooms of the home. 

Mold spreads via airborne spores, and a slight disturbance is all that is needed to release these spores. Mold is a living fungus, and its focus on survival means it often grows in hard-to-reach areas. Trying to access these spaces on your own can lead to secondary damage or accidents that we will avoid. Finally, we use safe and effective biocides that kill the entire mold colony and prevent recurring infestations — bleaches or cleaning fluids from the store are ineffective and often dangerous in and of themselves. 

Preventing Future Mold Growth

During a professional mold removal, the MoldTech team also takes steps to help you prevent a second visit. Mold prevention is the most important element of professional mold remediation! We’ll identify situations or elements that may have contributed to the development of your mold issue and give you recommendations to prevent future infestations. Often, these solutions are simple and have knock-on effects for indoor comfort and safety too. 

Work with MoldTech to Prevent Mold in Aurora

If you’re concerned about mold growth in your home or simply wish to assess your risk, the MoldTech team is ready to help! Our friendly and experienced team has helped thousands of families in the York region identify black mold and has remediated residential and commercial properties of all shapes and sizes safely. To learn more about mold removal in Aurora or inquire about having your home tested, call or email our team today. 

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