Mold Remediation
Restore Your Property Back to A Healthy and Safe Environment
What is mold?
Mold is a naturally occurring organism that has an important job in the ecosystem. It breaks down dead organic material. There is no such thing as a mold-free space.
Mold spores are everywhere around us. They are on the ground outside, in the air that we breathe, on our clothes and shoes, literally everywhere. Obviously this is not inherently dangerous. We just need to keep it where it belongs, outside of our homes.
Why is air quality important?
Indoor air quality plays a major role in our lives, as the average American spends over 90% of his or her life indoors, where pollutant concentrations are 2-5 times higher than outdoor levels.
If mold can be seen or smelled in your living space, it is a problem and it should be addressed promptly.
Before Mold Remediation Treatment
After Mold Remediation Treatment
Where is mold commonly found?
Mold is usually discovered in attics, on the underside of the sheathing material or in basements on walls and ceilings. Insufficient ventilation, water intrusion, and high humidity are the main factors that promote the growth of mold.
If left untreated, mold can cause an array of health issues and expensive structural damage to your property.
Your safety is our priority at Cleveland Healthy Homes.
Whether you were informed of a failed mold inspection from your realtor or you spotted or smell mold in your residence, CHH is here to help by determining the cause and returning your property to a healthy and safe environment.
We start by providing a FREE INSPECTION and ESTIMATE.
Call to schedule your free consultation
Skip costly mold testing and start the treatment.
If you see fungal growth, then you know there is a problem and further testing is not generally useful. Use your money to fix rather than test.
We provide the solution to your mold concerns.
We consult with homeowners and make the right recommendations to correct the conditions favorable for mold growth.
- Attic Mold Inspection and Remediation
- Basement Mold Inspection and Remediation
- Other areas affected by mold
In Ohio, attic mold is extremely common. During the inspection, our expert will evaluate the conditions present in your attic that are directly attributable to feeding the mold infestation.
Some common sources of attic mold are:
- Inadequate Attic Ventilation
- Proper attic ventilation is essential, especially in our NE Ohio climate that ranges in temperature from 20 below to over 100 degrees.
- In the winter, poor attic ventilation doesn’t allow the moist air from your home to flow evenly over the underside of the attic sheathing. This trapped moist air saturates wood. As soon as the temperature rises above 40 degrees the mold will start to grow. The seasons and years cycle by and the problem grows with the mold.
- In the summer that same ventilation issue will work in reverse causing extreme attic heat. This leads to premature roof sheathing deterioration and places major stress on your HVAC system as it struggles to cool your home. Mold loves it.
- Your attic needs equal intake and exhaust ventilation (usually soffits and ridge) to create a balanced system allowing constant air flow.
- Improperly Installed Exhaust Fans
- Improperly routed or the complete lack of ventilation fans in the bathrooms, kitchens or laundry rooms are major mold growth contributors. If they are just exhausted in the attic you need to fix it.
- Check all vents and plumbing stacks to make sure they terminate outside of your home.
- Moisture Intrusion
- Existing or past roof issues or leaks
- A roof leak causes moisture buildup that feeds mold throughout the affected area.
- Moisture can also condense and buildup on the roof sheathing, creating a breeding ground for attic mold.
- An ice dam or ridge of icicles forms on the edge of the roof and prevents melting snow from draining properly off the roof. The water backs up behind the dam and can leak into the attic.
- Faulty or missing gutters or downspouts
- Siding failure from wind damage or improper installation
Through a free inspection, our expert will determine the source and provide a detailed consultation with the homeowner of necessary repairs.
Once a plan of action is determined and scheduled, CHH treats the attic and completely eliminates the mold.
Finding mold in your basement is never pleasant. The basement or crawlspace are prone to developing mold because it is underground, dark and naturally damp. It is an ideal space for mold to grow on drywall, wood, laminate and more. Your health and comfort is compromised in your upstairs living space if you have a mold issue in your basement or crawlspace.
Common Sources of Basement or Crawlspace Mold:
- Foundation. Excess moisture from cracks or leaks in your foundation
- Flooding. The humidity level and contaminated items will begin to breed mold within 24 hours of the flood.
- Rising water table flooding in the crawlspace
- Improper landscape drainage
- Inadequate HVAC insulation dripping condensed water
No matter the source, Cleveland Healthy Homes wants to help you with your restoration needs and is available to give you a free and timely estimate.
Once we perform an initial inspection and consultation, our expert will develop the best plan to remove the mold growth and restore your property to a healthy and safe environment. CHH is ready to remediate the mold in your basement.
CHH not only rids residential attic and basement of mold, we have also solved mold problems in locations such as:
- Office Spaces
- Bathrooms
- Garages
- Exteriors
NO OBLIGATIONS. NO CONTRACTS. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.