Mold Inspection & Testing In Denver
Finding Mold
The first step to eliminating the mold in your home or business is to find it, which can be more difficult than it sounds. While mold can be very evident at times, it can also be stealthy—hiding in walls, behind loose shower tiles, or behind plumbing fixtures, for example.
HRS’s mold inspection services in Denver can not only quickly identify the areas predisposed to producing mold but also repair the issue to prevent mold from occurring at all.
Our mold remediation specialists will thoroughly investigate your property to determine if there is mold present as well as the location and extent of the problem.
In some cases, mold testing is ordered. Several types of testing are available including taking air samples and doing tape lifts on specific surfaces.
Mold testing is more common in commercial environments (gathering baseline and clearance samples) than in residential applications, and mold testing can be an important tactic to employ when mold is suspected but not seen.
Waiting until you suspect mold isn’t the only time to order an inspection. Many people choose to have a mold inspection performed as a precautionary measure when they are buying a home, renovating a portion of their house or business, or considering renting out space–be it a room in their home or an office in their building.
Why Choose HRS Restoration Services?
HRS is committed to providing the highest level of customer service and restoring your property to its pre-mold state.
Cleaning up and restoring damaged property, and bringing it back to a healthy condition, is the mission of our team of certified technicians and licensed contractors.
When you suffer a disaster — whether from mold, fire, water, sewage, or trauma — we are here to help. Contact our experienced professionals as soon as you discover the damage to begin the process of bringing your space back to its pre-damaged condition.
Mold Inspection & Testing Process
With the help of advanced technologies like thermal cameras and moisture meters, the certified mold remediation and restoration technicians at HRS can get to the dark, moist places where mold hides.
Once the mold has been identified, we test it to determine its type, which helps us clean, disinfect, and stop the mold from growing in your space.
As a leader in offering certified mold inspections in Denver, HRS has worked with many property owners to find and dry mold. We specialize in bringing your home back to life, fast.
Why is removing mold important?
Mold is a fungus which can spread quickly and cause severe respiratory problems, especially in children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. The sooner mold is remediated, the less chance there is of the fungus spreading and causing issues in people and even animals.
Mold Inspection FAQs
Understanding how mold grows and the dangers of leaving it untreated can help property owners decide how best to mitigate a water or mold emergency in their space.
A mold inspection provides homeowners with information regarding the type of mold growing, how water is getting into the home, and the best steps to take to stop it.
To prevent any further damage, it’s best to contact the Denver-based professional mold inspection, remediation, and restoration experts at HRS as soon as mold is discovered, as it is imperative to stop the mold before it becomes a health risk.
What Is Mold?
Mold is a naturally occurring fungus that produces spores. These spores float in the air that we breathe daily.
Mold attaches to moist, dark, and warm spaces and grows. There, it can cause health issues and property damage.
What Causes Mold?
Mold growth is caused when spores attach to materials that are moist, warm, and dark — like those that have been damaged as a result of water intrusion.
In particular, mold grows in hidden areas such as carpets, on water damaged wood, behind walls that are moist from leaks, and on surfaces that are wet.
Is Mold Dangerous?
Yes, for some people mold growth can be dangerous.
Though mold is not typically dangerous to people in small doses, unless they are highly sensitive, it can become dangerous when allowed to spread in an area that has become wet.
Those that live or work in areas infected by mold often report illnesses including asthma, upper respiratory conditions, headaches, bloody noses, and other, more serious conditions.
How Fast Does Mold Grow?
The fungus known commonly as mold can begin to grow in as little as 24-hours after a water intrusion.
Does Mold Spread?
Mold can spread quickly and can take only days to cover as much as a square foot of moist area.
Mold spores can be inhaled by people living or working in an infected area. This causes, for many, allergy-like symptoms such as itchy eyes, runny noses, sinusitis, and headaches.
Severe reactions can also happen as mold spreads and flourishes in water affected space.
Why Is Removing Mold Important?
The longer that mold is allowed to grow and spread, the more damage it can do to materials in a property.
Porous materials are especially susceptible to damage as a result of mold intrusion. Doors, wallpaper, carpet, and insulation are all examples of spaces where mold can thrive.
Health risks also increase when mold is allowed to grow. Longer exposure times often result in the most severe of mold-related illnesses.
Removing mold soon after discovering it limits the negative health effects and damage it can cause.
How Much Does A Mold Inspection Cost?
Using technology such as moisture meters and thermal cameras, our certified technicians find mold where it is hiding.
Depending on a range of factors, residential mold inspection costs can vary. Factors determining cost include the size of the area affected and whether or not the inspector has to remove or destroy parts of the property, such as drywall or paneling, to complete the inspection.
A complete inspection, like those done by residential mold inspection in Denver technicians from HRS, ensures that all of the mold affecting a property is found and effectively cleaned and treated.
How Long Does A Mold Inspection Take?
Generally, you can expect the certified mold inspection to take a few hours to complete, on average.
As with the costs of inspections at mold inspection companies in Denver, the time that the process takes can vary depending on the size of the space affected and the need for technicians to find every area where mold may be hiding.
It’s time well spent to ensure that the health and safety of those living and working in a space are protected.
Call Us Today To Schedule A Mold Inspection!
For mold inspection and testing services in Denver, please call HRS Restoration Services today to set up an appointment.
A good mold inspection gives you solid solutions to removing, disinfecting, and restoring your property to its pre-damaged condition. With the information we learn in the process, we can create a mold remediation and restoration plan.
When mold is discovered, it is important to act quickly to limit the damage caused by the fungus spread. Protect your loved ones and call us as soon as you find a mold infection, and our Denver professional mold inspection team will be there to help!
HRS Restoration Services – Denver
When disaster strikes, HRS’s 24 hour restoration services are here for your emergency cleaning and professional restoration needs. In addition to water extraction and water damage restoration, HRS offers the following emergency restoration services:
Water Extraction & Water Damage Restoration
Discovering water damage in your home or business—whether from a flood, a dishwasher malfunction, or a sewer backup—can feel devastating. And it can be a serious problem if not dealt with properly. In addition to causing damage, water can also spread contaminants that may lead to disease. A quick response to water intrusion is imperative due to the invasive properties of moisture:
Fire Damage & Restoration
A fire can be the most traumatic and devastating experience a home or business owner ever faces. In a best case scenario, it can cause minor smoke damage; in a worst case scenario, it can obliterate an entire structure. HRS will help you navigate these stressful circumstances and bring your property back to a safely inhabitable state.
Trauma/Bio
Trauma clean-up and bio-cleaning is not a subject people give much thought to until they need the service. When dealing with a crime scene at your home or business, or with the aftermath of a fatality, the emotional toll can be overwhelming. HRS professionals can help ease the burden of the situation by eliminating all trace of the death or incident. This includes removing unsafe items and substances such as blood, other bodily fluids, and filth, all of which can contain biological hazards.
Asbestos Abatement
Asbestos is commonly found in older buildings, both residential and. It can be found in numerous construction materials, including concrete, asphalt, roof shingles, pipes, siding, wall board, floor tiles, joint compounds, adhesive, and insulation. The US banned the use of asbestos in the manufacturing of most materials in 1978, which is why we assume properties constructed before 1980 could have asbestos present.
Reconstruction & Restoration
Handling a home or commercial property’s disaster situation requires both mitigating the issue and rebuilding the affected areas of the property. Once the emergency has been taken care of—whether it’s water damage, fire damage, mold remediation, trauma clean-up/bio-cleaning, or asbestos abatement—the property will need to be restored. This could include structural repairs, drywall, plumbing, electrical, and/or landscape replacement … just to name a few. As a fully licensed general contractor, we can provide these services to homeowners as well as commercial properties. Our work ranges from basic repairs to complex, multi-faceted projects.
Commercial Restoration
Dealing with a disaster situation at a commercial property type requires an additional skill set. Unlike a residence, commercial buildings have employees and, often, patrons that are affected by an incident such as a water event or smoke damage. HRS will provide the necessary remediation services efficiently and discretely.