The problems we see most
Most calls start the same way: a stain, a smell, or a leak. The six pages below cover the problems that come up again and again in Provo and the towns across Utah County. Mold after water damage covers the first 48 hours after a leak or a flood. Hidden mold behind walls covers the musty smell with no visible growth. Mold in the basement covers finished basements and wall cavities. Mold in the attic covers roof sheathing and ventilation. Mold in the bathroom covers grout, the shower surround and the wall behind the tub. Mold in the HVAC covers the condensate drain and the coil.
Each problem page explains the signs, what the inspection looks for, and what the work covers — and each one ends with the same advice: leave the growth in place, note where and when you saw it, and call now to arrange an inspection.
Six problems, six pages
The details differ by room and by cause. Start with the problem that matches what you are seeing.
Mold after water damage
A leak or a flood puts water into drywall, flooring and framing. Mold can start growing 24 to 48 hours after the water arrives.
Hidden mold behind walls
The wall looks fine and the room smells musty. The growth is in the wall cavity, where warm air meets the cold foundation wall.
Mold in the basement
Finished basements hide growth behind drywall and under carpet, usually where the foundation wall stays cold.
Mold in the attic
Roof leaks and poor ventilation leave growth on the roof sheathing, often found during a roof job or a home sale.
Mold in the bathroom
Grout lines, the shower surround and the wall behind the tub stay wet longer than any other room in the house.
Mold in the HVAC
A clogged condensate drain or a damp coil puts mold into the air the system moves through the house.
What to do first, whichever problem it is
Leave the growth in place and do not disturb a large area — disturbing it can spread spores into the air. Note where you saw it, when you first noticed it, and whether there was a leak, a flood or a smell before it appeared. Take a photo of the area if you can do so without disturbing it. Then call now to arrange an inspection, and describe what you are seeing and where the property sits.
If the problem follows a leak, stop the water first if you can do so safely — a shut-off valve, a bucket under a drip, a towel at a door. The drying starts once the water stops, and the removal follows once the area is dry.
Frequently asked questions
Answers from the questions Utah County homeowners actually ask.
Call NowHidden mold behind walls. A musty smell with no visible growth usually means the mold is in the wall cavity, under flooring or in a space you cannot see into.
Stop the water if you can do so safely, then call now. Mold can start growing 24 to 48 hours after moisture arrives, so the drying starts in days, not weeks.
No. Attic mold usually follows a roof leak or poor ventilation and shows on the roof sheathing. Basement mold usually follows condensation in the wall cavity behind finished drywall. Each has its own page.
It can move through the ducts when the system runs, which is why the condensate drain and the coil are checked during the inspection.
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