Mold Inspection: Professional Mold Testing

The biggest concern with mold contamination is adverse health effects. Kids under 6, adults over 65, and anyone with asthma, sinusitis, COPD, immune disorders, or specific mold allergies can be negatively impacted by elevated mold spores. This is a large population of potential victims.

The second concern is damage to your property. Mold contamination can only be present if you have moisture intrusion problems and as we all know, damage from excessive moisture causes hundreds of billions of dollars in damage every year. Much of this damage will fall on the home or business owner to pay for. The sooner a mold and moisture problem can be identified, the less damage will occur and the less costly the situation will end up being.

Finally and perhaps most important is the danger to the health of those exposed to elevated mold concentrations. Exposure to elevated mold spores is particularly dangerous to those 6 years of age and younger as well as those 65 years and older. The younger age group is susceptible to mold infection due to an underdeveloped immune system. Many studies link childhood asthma to being exposed to high levels of mold spores as a toddler or child. This is also the case with Aspergillus/Penicillium which can cause a penicillin allergy that lasts a lifetime. In the elderly, respiratory conditions such as COPD, Congestive heart failure, and asthma can be exacerbated by chronic exposure to mold spores.