5 Consequences of Avoiding Mold Removal in Toronto

For many homeowners, a small patch of mold may seem like no big deal, a problem that can be dealt with in an unspecified future. Ignoring a mold colony, however minor, can have serious consequences for your health, property and finances. The MoldTech team is your go-to solution for mold removal in Toronto. After over a decade in the black mold removal business, we’ve helped thousands of families avoid the knock-on effects of ignoring mold growth, helping them create safe, healthy, and happy homes. 

1. Health Risks of Mold Exposure

The most important reason to deal with mold growth ASAP is that even small colonies can have an effect on your health. Mold spores in the air can lead to respiratory reactions like coughing, sneezing, or wheezing, as well as increased bronchitis or asthma attacks. Itchy eyes, dry skin, rashes, and headaches are also common. 

Mold exposure may also weaken your immune system, especially if you have preexisting conditions or increased risks. This is why working with a professional mold remediation team when you discover mold at home is so important — MoldTech can help you understand if your symptoms are created or exacerbated by mold spores and help you protect your help. 

2. Structural Damage to Your Property

The second consequence of ignoring mold growth is structural damage to your home. This can include: 

• Wood rot and decay that weakens or destroys beams or studs over time. 
• Damaged walls and ceilings that require messy replacement. 
• Insulation damage that reduces efficacy and can increase heating and cooling costs. 

Structural damage doesn’t exist in isolation. Mould in the attic, for example, may not only affect insulation but can then spread to the sheathing, the roof, and rooms below, with damage getting increasingly costly to fix. 

3. Increased Risk of Further Mold Growth

Unlike a broken fridge or damaged shingles, mold is a household problem that is alive — literally! Mold is a member of the fungus family, and its goal is to survive and thrive. This means that even small infestations can quickly spread to other areas of the home if left untreated. If insufficient measures are taken to remove mold properly, you are at risk of having recurring infestations, contaminating other rooms, and worsening the problem. 

4. Decreased Property Value

Mold is a serious red flag for prospective buyers. If there’s a known mold issue in a home you are selling that you don’t disclose to a prospective buyer, you may be on the hook for future remediation costs, so it’s more responsible to remediate before you put your home on the market. 

Mold infestations can significantly lower the value of your home and negatively affect property appraisals. Providing a clean bill of health is enormously attractive to prospective buyers, showing how well you have cared for your property. 

5. Expensive Remediation Costs in the Future

Ignoring mold issues has expensive consequences. While black mold removal may be an unwelcome cost, seeing to it today prevents those costs from ballooning in the future. The future may not be as far away as you think, either — when mold is presented with an ideal growing environment, colonies can very quickly grow, spread, and inflict serious damage.

Bigger mold colonies also require more extensive or invasive remediation processes. Cost is only one part of this equation — a longer remediation also drags on your time, disrupts your home life, and may put areas of your home out of commission for several days. 

How to Avoid a Lengthy Mold Removal 

Mold colonies form for complex reasons related to temperature, moisture, and growing matter. Some rooms may frequently have problems, while others remain entirely unaffected — without professional mold testing, it can be hard to determine from a visual inspection alone. 

MoldTech is an expert in mold testing and mold removal in the GTA. We’ve helped families identify mold colonies and have successfully remediated thousands of properties. Without a doubt, homeowners who act promptly when they discover mold problems have better long-term outcomes; the removal process is less expensive and more straightforward, and there are fewer side effects, like property damage and unexpected repair costs. 

Don’t let mold make the decisions. To book a mold inspection or mold removal in Toronto, you can reach the MoldTech team for more information online or by phone. 

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