How to Get a Free Mold Inspection in the Central Midwest

What Does Mold Look Like?

Mold can appear in many forms, but common types include Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Penicillium, and Alternaria. These molds can look like black, green, or even white patches on walls, ceilings, or floors. If you’re asking, “What does black mold look like?” it’s often dark green or black with a slimy texture, but it can vary.

Signs of Mold in Your Home

Not sure if you have mold? Here are common signs of mold in your house:

If you notice these signs, especially in your basement or crawl space, it’s time to investigate further.

How to Get Rid of Mold – Start by Addressing the Source

When you discover mold in your house, your first instinct might be to grab a scrub brush and bleach. While this may remove visible spots, it doesn’t solve the real problem. Mold thrives in moist environments, and unless you address the underlying moisture, it will keep coming back. 

Why Is Mold So Hard to Remove from Basements and Crawl Spaces?

Basements and crawl spaces create the perfect storm for mold growth due to:

• Limited Ventilation: These areas often lack proper airflow, allowing moisture to linger.
• Organic Material: Wood beams, drywall, and insulation provide ample food for mold to thrive.
• Small, Hard-to-Reach Spaces: Mold can hide in corners, behind walls, and under floorboards, making it difficult to fully remove.
• Constant Moisture Sources: Leaky windows, groundwater seepage, and condensation provide a steady moisture supply.

While you might be able to clean visible mold, it’s nearly impossible to remove it entirely without addressing the moisture problem.

Eliminating the Conditions that Allow Mold to Grow

At Foundation Recovery Systems, we don’t offer traditional mold remediation services. Instead, we focus on eliminating the conditions that allow mold to grow in the first place. Our comprehensive approach includes:

By keeping your home dry, we prevent mold species like Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Penicillium, and Alternaria from taking hold. 

Address the root cause, and you’ll not only get rid of mold—you’ll prevent it from coming back.

How to Get a Free Mold Inspection

Mold in House Related Resources

Types of Dangerous Mold in the Home and How to Protect Against it

Moist Basements and Basement Mold

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Leah Leitow

Content Writer

Leah is a Content Writer for Groundworks with nearly ten years of experience working in the foundation repair industry. Her experience ranges from working with homeowners to find the right solution to training inspectors and staff. In her background as a Michigan journalist, she gained invaluable insight into people's lives throughout our state. Leah lives in metro Detroit with her husband and two sons.