MOLD AND HEALTH RISKS
Mold can spread quickly through a structure, bringing a variety of health risks with it, the most common including allergic reactions, asthma, and irritation of the eyes, ears, throat and lungs. Even when you don't smell it, mold could be contributing to other health issues like headaches, nausea, bodily infections and skin lesions.
MOLD TESTING
If you suspect mold is growing in your home, call Handyman On Call to test your home. We will assess the residence for visible mold growths, persistent and strong musty odors, evidence of past moisture problems, and high humidity. Mold is most commonly found in rooms that retain moisture like bathrooms, kitchens, attics and basements.
MOLD PREVENTION SERVICES
Simple preventative steps can decrease the likelihood of future mold infestation, especially in rooms prone to mold growth. Handyman On Call can identify potential problem areas, improve ventilation to control the humidity of a particular room, weatherproof doors and window panes to keep moisture from seeping through, and ensure that moisture producing elements like pipes and HVAC units are in proper repair.
MOLD REMEDIATION
If we do discover mold, our trained technicians will perform a full mold remediation for your home. Remediation will remove mold and mold spores from a building to kill the existing mold and prevent it from spreading or returning. Sometimes this process can be relatively simple, but more serious infestations may require disposal of affected sheet rock, insulation or HVAC ducting. These remediation services include rebuilding of damaged areas. You will need your basement waterproofed when you see the following signs:
- Water infiltrates or floods your basement during periods of rain or snow melt.
- Cracks have developed in your foundation walls or stairs.
- The basement walls are showing signs of bulges in toward the basement.
- The basement floor is lifting or dropping.
Protect and increase to the value of your home, improve your living space and eliminate some of the major causes of respiratory problems caused by mold, mildew and fungus when you contact Handyman On Call at 443-850-6948 today.
For more information, or to schedule service and get a free estimate, call us at 443-850-6948.