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Toxic Mold Removal and Sick Houses in Tidewater Virginia

February 28, 2021 By Mike Bullard

Tidewater Virginia is an area well known for its coastal beauty.  However the hidden areas under a home may need toxic mold removal by #1 Clean Air Environmental LLC. Recently, I inspected a home with some of the worst residential mold problems that I have ever seen. The beautiful home was located in the city of Chesapeake. The outside and inside of the home were impeccably kept. From the street, this house resembled the perfect, charming 400K home! After inspecting the crawl space, this dream home revealed a nightmare in toxic mold.

Crawl space mold removal required.
Detail view of residential crawl space with massive mold infestation.

Homes Exposed to Rain and Pour Drainage Can Develop Mold

Our company inspects homes to root out mold that can develop in a home. We often find homes in this area with moisture issues arising from heavy rains, slow drainage, and coastal storms. Many homeowners never give much attention to the crawl spaces or the moisture prone areas of their homes. If moisture enters the home and mold begins to grow there is only one way to stop it. A sick house will require toxic mold removal.

Toxic Mold Can Lead to Sick Houses

During our home inspections we have discovered wet crawl space areas where untreated mold areas have thrived! Mold literally can eat the wood beams under a home. Over time, the mold problem will overtake the home. As a result, the homeowner may need to vacate the home during mold removal. In addition, the costs of toxic mold removal and curing a sick house can require great sums of money. Recently, I inspected a home that will need extensive removal of the mold and contaminated materials.

Mold removal required in home crawl space
Mold sampling done during home inspection.

Toxic Mold Removal is an Investment in Your Home

A home is a major investment. Just like a car, the homeowner needs to take a look under the hood! Investigate and solve any moisture issues in your home quickly. Hire an experienced mold remediation company that can conduct air samples and properly rid your home of mold. Our company #1 Clean Air Environmental LLC can inspect a home for toxic mold growth. Sometimes the causes of toxic mold can be several things working in sync to together for mold growth. Some common causes of mold are water leaks in the home such as pipes in the crawl space. Some other common issue might be moisture from the HVAC system or a recent flood in the house.

Water Damage in Bathroom
Picture 1: A water leak around the tub without thermal imaging. Water leaks can develop into mold. Sometimes these leaks are visible and sometime they are not.
Thermal Imaging of water leak
Picture 2: The above bathroom leak showing dark purple streaks where water damage has occurred. In this case, it is fairly visible, but some water leaks can occur inside walls.

If you have concerns about mold in your home please call Clean Air Environmental LLC for a home evaluation.  Our company also conducts asbestos remediation and asbestos testing services.

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About Mike Bullard

Mike Bullard is an EPA Certified Asbestos Contractor with over 20 years of experience working in the industry. Owner and operator of #1 Clean Air Environmental LLC. Our company serves the Tidewater Virginia area including: Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Newport News, and Hampton.

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