At times, the evidence of mold in your home or business is unmistakably visible – from mold spores that cause dark or black spotting and staining on walls and cabinetry, to decaying wood and structural damage. However, often visible signs are not readily apparent.

1. You can see it. Visible staining or dark spotting on walls, cabinetry, or other items such as boxes or books - though often visible signs are hidden behind walls.

2. You can smell it. Musty odors in your basement or attic – or coming through your air or dryer vents.

3. You have collected moisture or standing water. Water and moisture is the perfect environment for mold to thrive in and grow.

4. You or your family experience related health issues. Mold spores and toxins cause respiratory issues and allergy symptoms; if the source of the problem is left unchecked, these issues can become serious.

Under New York State law, the mold assessment and the mold remediation services must be performed by two different entities - the same person or business cannot do both. This law helps prevent the homeowner or business owner with the mold concerns; beware contractors that say that can do assessments under the same company that will do your mold mitigation services.

Healthy Spaces Inc. is certified as a mold mitigation specialist in NY State. We can recommend one of several Mold Assessors that we commonly work with and manage the process for you, or you can contact a Mold Assessor of your choice directly. Either way, we will walk through the assessment with you and recommend the best strategies to mitigate your mold problems.