Mould

Some facts you should know about mould 

Mould is a fungus that forms and reproduces via micro spores that travel through the air and attach themselves to moist environment. Mould should be contained so that it does not continue to spread.

The most common moulds are black, green, or white. You may not always see mould, sometimes you will smell it. It could be hidden behind furniture, inside cupboards, in your roof cavity or under your house.

To prevent and reduce mould issues you must remove the moisture and humidity from the area. Restoration trades install dehumidifiers and air blowers to reduce the humidity and commence drying of the area or structure. If mould is already present, it will require treatment to remove the mould and spores.

Mould assessment and remediation

An assessment is undertaken before any mould removal or mould cleaning is performed by a restoration trade. They would provide a quote for this and no works would be commenced until we receive approval.

Through an onsite assessment, the aim is to identify the cause of the mould growth, to determine the best way to address it so that the mould does not keep growing back. Where necessary the restoration trade will organise laboratory-based mould testing by qualified hygienists. If the mould issue is not extensive, they may be able to contain it during the initial assessment to reduce the risk of it spreading.