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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Visible Mold

Have you ever wondered what mold looks like or smells like? Well, I have. The other day I went with our Operations Manager to a couple of Mold estimates. The homes were lovely to behold!

The first client was so sweet. She had water damage in her basement some time ago and called us to check for mold because her adult children had some concerns. At first walking into the basement it had that "basement smell." You know the smell, not bad, just expected. At first, we couldn't find any obvious signs of mold. But with a closer inspection, we found white mold that looked like cotton.

The second estimate was also in a basement. This basement was finished with a gym, office and play area for the children. It was so nice! But unfortunately you couldn't miss the mold! This home had black mold on the walls and white mold on the furniture. We also found puddles of water in this basement. We believe the homeowner didn't even know where the source of the water was from.

The statistics say that on average, every home over 10 years old has had some type of water damage. After visiting these homes, my throatt was irritated and later that night I had a headache. I rarely suffer from headaches. Today I feel better but it made me realize the potential hazards that mold can cause. If you suspect you have mold in your home or business, call us.

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