What Should You Do About Mold Underneath the House?

Mold loves to grow in damp, dark places. That perfectly describes the conditions under many homes, so it’s no surprise that mold is often found in crawl spaces in and around the Winston-Salem area. If you suspect that you have mold underneath the house, or if you have seen it for yourself, getting help with this problem right away is the best course of action.

AdvantaClean is a leading mold remediation company in Winston-Salem. With our team working under your home, you can look forward to a mold-free future sooner rather than later. Now is the time to get started.

Noticing a Mold Problem

You probably don’t go underneath your house very often, so you might not know at first that there is mold growing down there. However, the symptoms may make themselves obvious, as you and others in the house could deal with respiratory issues that persist over time. Once you realize you aren’t dealing with a common cold, you may figure out that mold in your home is actually to blame.

At that point, taking a peek down into the crawl space with a flashlight can provide confirmation as you what you are facing. But that's not always easy to do, depending on your crawl space or basement.  That's why having a complete mold inspection is likely a very good idea.  Whether it’s a large mold growth or just a little patch, it needs to be eliminated so you can get back to breathing freely once again.

Call AdvantaClean Immediately

Professional mold remediation is the only way to deal with this situation. Trying to take care of the mold yourself is not only dangerous to your health, but it’s also unlikely to be successful. Our teams are trained and have quality mold remediation equipment on their side – you just aren’t going to get the same results with the DIY approach. We’ll make sure that all of the mold growing in the area has been eradicated and we’ll figure out what issues led to the growth of mold in the first place.

Looking Ahead

Once the mold has been wiped out from under your home, the next step in this process is to determine what can be done to make sure mold doesn’t grow again. Of course, if it was something like a leaky pipe that provided the moisture needed for mold growth, the pipe will be repaired to take away that water source.

However, things aren’t always so obvious, and the moisture may have just been provided by the surrounding earth. In these kinds of cases, we recommend looking into our crawl space encapsulation service. With encapsulation, you completely seal the crawl space from the surrounding ground, and no moisture is able to get in as a result.

When you have a proven team like AdvantaClean handle an encapsulation project, you can look forward to lasting results that will keep your crawl space free from mold and other water-related issues for many years to come. Give us a call today to learn more or to schedule an appointment – we look forward to helping you keep your home mold-free for years to come.