Mold Prevention Checklist for Your DFW Home
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Practical Mold Prevention Checklist for Homeowners
Home upkeep involves so many tasks that it’s easy to lose track of the things to watch for that will help prevent mold. While a mold testing service can investigate suspected issues, homeowners need a practical way to stay ahead of the issue. With that in mind, we’ve created a mold prevention checklist that sorts key tasks into a clear schedule. You can download it below and keep it as a reminder of what you need to do to reduce moisture and mold growth.
Follow Our Checklist to Help Prevent Mold
How long should you run an exhaust fan after showering, and how often should you check your attic for leaks? Our checklist answers these questions and presents actions to take immediately, monthly and seasonally. It also lists steps to follow after water damage, and when to schedule a professional mold inspection. Work through the checklist and share it with friends and family on social media to help them stay on top of mold prevention in their own homes.
Download the PDF for easy reference, or print a copy to keep on-hand during home maintenance checks.
What a Mold Inspection Can Reveal
If your routine checks uncover a concern, our mold inspection FAQ can help you understand what an inspection may involve and what it can determine. While the steps in our mold prevention checklist are important for prevention and early awareness, they cannot determine whether mold is present in concealed areas, or reveal the full extent of a potential problem.
A mold inspection evaluates the property more broadly, considering accessible areas, known moisture history, previous water damage and repairs already completed. An inspector may identify moisture sources, areas where water is accumulating, or building materials that need closer evaluation. This assessment can establish the possible source and determine whether mold testing may be useful.
What to Expect From Professional Mold Testing
Mold testing provides specific information about mold captured in air, surface or material samples. At Barrett Environmental, we use a range of advanced tools to check for signs of excess moisture and possible mold growth that will remain hidden during a standard walkthrough. These tools include thermal imaging devices, moisture detection equipment, environmental monitoring devices and inspection scopes.
Professional mold testing is often used in homes and businesses during a post-water damage inspection, an investigation into suspected hidden mold, or post-remediation verification. The concerns you identify while working through the checklist are assessed using evidence-based testing methods. Mold test results can then be used to create a remediation protocol for the affected areas.
Speak With DFW’s Leading Mold Inspection Specialists
When you’re concerned about mold and moisture in your home, give Barrett Environmental a call. With over 45 years of combined industry experience, we deliver accurate mold testing and indoor air quality inspections you can trust. Call (214) 886-3108 or request an inspection.