3 Reasons Why Not to Put Off Mold Removal in Toronto

MoldTech has met many homeowners who have delayed mold removal in Toronto only to find themselves with a more extensive and complex mold colony than expected. If you’re concerned about mold in your house, the time to deal with it is now! The key to preventing complicated black mold removal is to have an early intervention or mold testing well in advance of there being visible or large areas of growth. Mold isn’t a problem that can be put off safely, as the more you wait, the harder it is to remove and the greater the effects on your health and safety. 

Health Risks of Delaying Mold Removal

The primary reason we strongly recommend that you have mold removal ASAP after discovery is its effect on your health and wellness. Even if it’s a small patch or hidden behind a wall, mold can still cause various health problems for your family. Some of the most common ones reported to MoldTech include sneezing, coughing, headaches, and itchy eyes. 

While these symptoms sound relatively mild, the health risks of delaying mold are not to be underestimated. Three side effects of prolonged exposure are:

• Exposure to toxins created by black mold. All molds produce spores, but some types of black molds create mycotoxins, which can cause severe respiratory, allergies, and skin irritation. 
• People with chronic health conditions like asthma or other respiratory diseases may experience an uptick in symptoms or attacks. People with compromised immune systems know how critical it is to eliminate triggers, and mold is an incredibly common allergen. 
• Increased risks for children and elders. Vulnerable groups may experience the effects of indoor mold growth more keenly than healthy adults. 

Increased Property Damage

Beyond your health, mould is a living organism, and it’s hungry — unfortunately, it’s your house that it likes to eat! Mould is a fungus that grows on and into organic materials like wood, paper and textiles. Our homes are full of these materials, which means that it can quickly spread and cause a great deal of property damage. Mold can: 

• Cause structural complications by eating through walls, ceilings, floors and joists. These repairs are not inexpensive, which is why early detection and mold removal are critical. 
• Damage personal belongings and mementoes. We’re always sad when we have to tell devastated homeowners that their granny’s antiques or old family photos are beyond saving.
• Spread quickly to new rooms. Those toxic spores we mentioned above? Well, they can hitch rides on clothes, shoes, pets, and cleaning supplies, forming new colonies in other rooms of the house and doubling your problem in a short period.

Escalating Removal Costs

There are also financial drawbacks to delaying black mold removal, the largest being that small problems can quickly become major repairs. Catching mold early keeps removal costs manageable and damage and disruption to a minimum. 

Mold removal may also be covered under your insurance policy, but neglect may invalidate your claim. MoldTech has many years of experience navigating insurance policies and claims, so we may be able to help advise you on how to approach this issue with your provider. 

And lastly, waiting to have mold removed may end up requiring extra remediation steps, like structural repairs or air quality treatment. It may require more aggressive treatments or repeat visits, too. 

MoldTech’s Safe and Effective Remediation

MoldTech has been helping families with mold removal in Toronto for over a decade. This means we’ve seen it all, from small infestations in old houses to large infestations in small condos! There is no reason to suffer from poor health, experience damage to your home, or have expensive out-of-pocket repairs — call our team today to book a mold inspection and have that strange odour or dark patch assessed. 

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