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We have mold inside the walls and visible mold on ceiling and baseboards.We also have mold in the attic.We think it was caused from the roof leaking around the fire place and we had no idea this was going on.We need help.
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I have a musty smell in my basement that I would like to get rid of. Please call me when you can to discuss and to get a quote.
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Boston, Massachusetts
Basement Mold Removal
The basement provides fertile conditions for the growth of mold. All surfaces in the basement are susceptible to mold especially wood, ceiling tiles and walls. Leaky pipes can cause water to accumulate causing the growth of spores. The lack of ventilation systems in the basement also contribute to the growth mold and mildew. If yours is an unfinished basement, then its likely to be dark and dingy, making it hard to spot mold and mildew until it has spread.
Mold in the basement can not only harbor allergy causing germs, but can also spread these spores to the rest of the house through the vents and ducts that are inside your basement. Once inside the main house, these spores are distributed freely though the HVAC systems causing asthma and other respiratory disorders. To keep your basement safe from mold, make sure that the ventilation system is functioning efficiently. Your ceiling fan and a/cs should be circulating the air inside the basement. If there is a leaky pipe, get it fixed immediately. If your basement has a tendency to get flooded during rains, get this problem fixed immediately. If there are wet patches on carpets, dispose of these. Do the same with damp furniture -- either get them dry appropriately, or get rid of them altogether. If you have a bathroom in your basement, make sure that all faucets are shut tight to avoid a dripping situation all night long.
Basement mold removal is extremely important because these spores are easily able to infiltrate the air in the rest of the house. If you have mold infestation in your basement, don't attempt to scrub these. You'll only dislodge the spores making it easier for them to make their way through vents and ducts to the rest of the house. Contact a basement mold removal company. Fill out the form, and we'll connect you with experienced and highly reputed basement remediation companies in Boston.