Living in a home with mold can be bad for the health of your family members, and excessive mold growth can cause damage to your home. Unfortunately, mold is not always immediately visible to the naked eye — it is possible for there to be mold growing in your home and you may not even be aware of it. Or, you may see a small spot of mold and think that it is not a big deal, but there could be more mold growing in areas that you can't see. For your peace of mind, you may want to invest in professional mold testing services. Some of the top reasons to have your home tested for mold include:

You Have Had a Leak or a Flood in Your Home

Any time you have a pipe leak or a flood inside your home, it can be difficult to deal with the aftermath. Even if you clean up the area promptly or contact a water damage restoration company to assist you, when an area is exposed to an excessive amount of water, there is always the risk of mold growth. In the weeks after you have a leak or a flood in your home, it is a good idea to have the house tested to see if any mold is present.

Your Home Smells Musty

When there is excess moisture inside a house, a distinct musty odor is usually present. A home that is in good repair should not smell musty, and the fact that there is enough moisture to create the musty odor means that there may also be mold. When your home smells musty, especially if it has never smelled that way in the past, getting the house tested for mold can let you know if there is a problem so you can hire a mold remediation company if needed.

Mold Needs to Be Identified

Most people have absolutely no idea what species of mold may be growing in their home just by looking at it. But, if there are blatant signs of mold in your home and you or one of your family members has fallen ill, it can be very important to know what type of mold is in your house. Mold testing services can identify the exact species of mold growing inside a house. Once you have that information, you can let your doctor know so he or she can prescribe the right course of treatment to relieve your symptoms after exposure to mold. 

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