If you think you have mold in your home, the best way to be sure is to get a professional mold inspection. But how do you know you need one? And what happens during a mold inspection? Here's what you can expect if you get your home inspected for mold.

If you suspect you have mold in your home, the best way to be sure of the extent of the problem is with a mold inspection. But how can you tell if you need one? Here are some common signs of a mold problem.

• You see visible mold in your home. This is a simple way to tell you have a mold problem, but you might still need help discovering how far it's gotten! Mold can hide behind drywall and under carpets.

• Your home has a musty smell. Many people smell mold before they see it. A moldy or musty smell is a common sign you have mold growth in your home.

• You have allergy symptoms that don't correspond to your usual allergies. If your sneezing lasts past your usual seasonal allergies, or your lungs and throat are irritated without a clear cause, mold might be the issue. Mold can cause rashes, eye irritation, congestion, coughs, and sore throats.

What Happens During a Mold Inspection?

You've noticed some of the signs of a mold problem. Once you call in professionals, what will they do? Why is calling a professional important?

The mold inspection process follows these steps:

• The mold inspector will check for mold in every area of your home. They will use special tools like moisture meters and infrared cameras to find hard to find mold. Since mold grows in moist conditions, these tools can help them find mold that would be tricky for you to find yourself.

• If mold is found, the inspector will take at least two samples of the mold. These will be sent to a third party lab so you know what kind of mold is present in your home.

A professional mold inspector will be sure to find the full extent of the mold problem. They also will be able to help you with next steps to treat and remediate your mold.

With a gas as serious as radon, you want to make sure your air quality test results are correct the first time. A professional will be able to quickly and accurately determine if there's a worrying level of radon in your home, and help you come up with a plan to lower it. Radon gas levels can be lowered by up to 99 percent with the proper ventilation.

BioClean Can Help

At BioClean, we are experts in mold inspection. We can give you the information you need to tackle your mold problem. Contact us today for a free mold inspection!