Mold in a home is a serious problem that can lead to illnesses like itchy eyes, fatigue, headaches and sore throats. To keep your family healthy, it’s critical to have mold removed as soon as it is identified. Here are several steps to take if you believe mold is in your home.

What to Do if You Suspect Mold in Your Home

  1. Get your home tested by a professional. They can determine the type of mold and how significant the problem is. A professional disaster repair company can both supervise the removal process and manage the cleanup.
  2. Have the mold removed by a mold remediation specialist.
  3. Once the cause of the mold is identified, ensure that appropriate repairs are made to prevent the mold from returning. Some common culprits include leaking roofs, a leaking pipe in the wall and humidifiers that are set too high. If you’re having the mold removed, it just makes sense to fix the cause, so that it won’t come back.
  4. Contact your insurance agent to review your policy. Determine if mold removal is covered by your policy. It often is. If not, consider adding it for the future.
  5. Do not attempt to remove the mold by yourself. This is a complex process that’s best left to professionals. If you attempt to remove the mold yourself, you may unknowingly spread it to other parts of your home and make yourself and your family really sick in the process. You and your family’s health and wellness need to be a top priority during the mold removal process.

Experienced Disaster Repair Specialists

When you’re in need of Atlanta disaster repair services, Parker Young Construction is ready to assist. Parker Young has more than 25 years of experience as disaster repair specialists in Atlanta. Contact our office today, so we can rid your home of hazardous mold as soon as possible.