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How to Assess The Risk of Mold in Your Edmonton Home

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How to Assess The Risk of Mold in Your Edmonton Home

Think there might be mold in your home? How can you know for sure? 

One of the biggest concerns for homeowners in Edmonton is the growth and spread of mold in their homes. Mold is common outdoors but should naturally be avoided indoors as much as possible. Depending on the species or quantities, mold can be quite harmful to humans, causing a range of ailments from allergies and asthma to long term illness. Mold infestations left untreated can also be detrimental to the structural integrity of a house.  

Mold can be found in many different places throughout the home, such as behind drywall, bathrooms, flooring, ducts and more. If not taken care of early on, mold can spread quickly through a house, becoming a severe issue. Unfortunately, mold is not easy to detect, so if you suspect mold within your home, it's best to get the help of professionals for mold removal in Edmonton. At CRS, we have a team of professionals who can provide mold remediation in Edmonton and help keep your family and home safe. 

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How Does Mold Spread?

clean kitchen following mold removal Mold spreads by releasing spores into the air, typically finding their way into a home through doors, windows, ducts and other points of entry. Usually, this isn't an issue unless the spores land in a wet or damp spot within the home. If they do, the spores can quickly turn into mold and release more spores throughout the home. Spores are especially troublesome as they can easily travel through HVAC ducts and airways and quickly spread throughout the house as it circulates air. When it comes to assessing the amount of mold in a home, locating a single spot often doesn't mean that it's the sole source of the mold contamination. Since mold can travel quickly through multiple rooms of a house, a thorough attic inspection in Edmonton is likely necessary. 

How To Prevent Mold? 

Moisture is key to the spreading of mold spores. The best way to prevent mold growth in your home is to eliminate damp areas from your home, especially around wood or other organic materials like insulation. 

Common areas for mold growth in the home are under kitchen and bathroom sinks, showers, at the edge of windows and doors and laundry rooms. Areas where water or rain can enter are a likely breeding ground for mold. Ensure that these areas are routinely cleaned and inspected to ensure that mold is addressed before it can start to spread throughout the home. 

How to Eliminate Mold? 

Mold spores are likely always going to exist in a home, but that doesn't mean they have to become a problem. At CRS, we specialize in mold removal in Edmonton and have specialized equipment to deal with the situation. If choosing to do it yourself, here are a few tips to follow:

Mold can be tricky to clean up and potentially dangerous to humans. If you need to remove mold, call the IICRC certified professionals at CRS to safely remediate mold in your home. 

Assessing Mold

Mold problems can range from minor mold developing underneath a sink to a full-on mold invasion. Depending on the severity of the mold growth in your home, the response you choose may need to change. If you suspect you have mold inside your home, it's best to do a thorough investigation of the areas where mold usually grows, such as underneath sinks or in bathrooms. If you find mold in your home and notice only a small surface, it can generally be taken care of by yourself by following the steps outlined above. However, if the mold growth is more severe, it is best to hire a professional for mold remediation in Edmonton.

If you think you have a mold problem, contact us at CRS for a mold inspection and to protect your home.

 

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Call a professional immediately; they will be able to safely remove all the water and prevent secondary damage such as mold.

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Canadas Restoration Services has offices across Canada offering a wide range of restoration services.

All of our Offices are located in the heart of their respective city.

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With the ability to assit in any major catastrophie in any city, including all of the surronding cities. 

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At Canadas Restoration Services, we offer a wide range of services to help property owners and businesses recover from disasters and emergencies. Our services include mold inspections and mold removal Toronto, asbestos testing and asbestos removal Toronto, emergency water damages, fire and smoke damage Toronto, and reconstruction. We have offices across Canada, so we're always available to help when disaster strikes.

We understand that every situation is unique, so we work closely with our clients to create a custom plan that meets their specific needs. We're dedicated to providing quality service and results that exceed our clients' expectations. We're also dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for our employees and clients.

If you're in need of assistance, don't hesitate to contact us.

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Whether you have mold, a water damage or you have found asbestos in your property, hiring the right professional is very important. The right professional will be able to conduct the remediation efficiently, cost effective and ensure that everyone in the property is safe.  Hiring a mold professional is able to identify the cause of the mold growth, therefore eliminating the chances of mold growth.

Mold remediation and mold removal in Toronto can be a costly process and deter property owners from hiring the right professionals for the task. Hiring a general handyman can be a costly mistake. Without the proper knowledge and the proper remediation protocols, handyman’s can be putting themselves as well as the people in the building at harm.

When hiring the right company it is important to look for previous references and all the right certifications. It is also important that the company holds the proper liability and insurances. These are the first major factors that a property owner must look for.

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