Whether you live in the south or the north, whether your climate is dry or damp, mold can invade your home and cause problems both to the home and your health. Mold can end up in your home in a variety of ways. Many times people have leaky roofs or pipes. Once the leak starts and if is not found quickly, mold can start to form in the walls and attic space. It is important when you end up with a leak to find it quickly if you can and dry that area. Even if you do find a leak quickly, it is just as important to get that area dried and fast. Dampness trapped in the walls will have trouble drying, especially in cold and\or wet climates.

Do you always need an expert to help with mold remediation? That is something we cannot answer here. Mold is serious and should be taken as such. Throwing some bleach on it will not necessarily fix the issue. Having an expert out to evaluate may be a good idea. They may be able to show you where the problem originated and if you have more than you thought. Also, many times evaluations are free. And simpler mold fixes are not as expensive as you may think.

So if you see mold, act fast, do not hesitate or the issue could get far worse.