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American Home Services is a fully insured, licensed, and certified mold inspection and remediation contractor, serving the Washington DC metro area for 20 years. American Home offers complete water damage services to restore your water-damaged home, property, business, company, commercial, or industrial location from fire, water, wind, and mold.

We offer complete mold inspection and remediation consultations in the following areas:

Washington DC, Charles County, Anne Arundel County, Prince Georges County, Arlington County, Montgomery County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, and Alexandria, Virginia.

Does My Home or Business have Mold?

Experts have determined that our highly energy-efficient homes now contain more mold than in the 1950s. Construction industry advances saving us energy have caused a decline in overall indoor air or IAQ in most US homes. Mold left to spread naturally continues to pollute our home, air and personal property. Most Americans have witnessed mold, but many dismiss the health risks associated with mold.

Does your home or business have any of the following health issues or structural concerns in the attic, restroom, bathroom, kitchen, ceilings, laundry room, crawl space, basement or lower levels?

Musty Odors
Black or Green Stains on Floors, Walls or Ceilings
Damp or Wet Spots on Floors, Walls or Ceilings
Lifting Floor Tiles
Warped or Discolored Paneling
Rust on Appliances
Blistered or Flaking Paint
White Powdery Substance
Cracks on Walls and/or Floors
Termites or Insects
Water Intrusion after Heavy Rains
Frequent Allergies, Headaches, Sinusitis, or Colds

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Health Risks of Indoor Mold and Exposure

Indoor mold exposure can cause a variety of health effects and symptoms, including allergic reactions. As long as moisture and oxygen are present, molds can grow on virtually any organic substance, including: Wood, Paper, Carpet, Foods, Drywall and Insulation. Excessive moisture that accumulates in homes and business buildings can cause mold growth to occur if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or unaddressed. It is impossible to eliminate all molds and mold spores in the indoor environment but mold growth can be controlled indoors by controlling moisture indoors.

Molds reproduce by making microscopic spores that float through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin growing and eating whatever they are growing on and gradually destroy the things they grow on.

Many types of molds exist and have the potential to cause health effects. Molds can produce allergens that can trigger asthma attacks or allergic reactions in people with respiratory problems or allergic to mold. Others are known to produce potent toxins and irritants. Potential health concerns are an important reason to prevent mold growth and to remediate or clean up any existing indoor mold growth.

The health risks associated with mold are truly alarming. The Federal Government would classify mold as an epidemic due to the vastness and severity of illnesses.

Some symptoms associated with toxic mold exposure include: Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Chronic Stress, Drug abuse, Immaturity, Forgetfulness, Panic Attacks, Trouble learning, poor memory, depression, anxiety, mood swings, abnormal reflexes, poor organization, disorientation, Manic Depression, Seizures, Strokes and Multiple Sclerosis. All of these are serious and some even deadly.

Mold Inspection Procedure

Our certified mold inspection remediation specialists will detect visual mold or mold indicators by inspecting the attic, bathrooms, basement and crawl spaces. If he detects mold, he will recommend a mold test or mold remediation.

If a mold test is needed, a mold testing professional will acquire a swab sample of visible mold as well as a complete wall examination of the suspected area.

Upon mold detection, our fully licensed and insured technician will provide you with the following:

Complete mold remediation cleaning estimate
Pre- and post-air quality test
Mold clearance test

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Air Quality Testing

Why?
Since our homes are being so tightly constructed for energy efficiency, we are continuously breathing mold, radon, pet dander, dust mites and other harmful air pollutants. So while relaxing in our homes we are constantly breathing air that can make us sick. The most susceptible are infants and the elderly.

If you notice a musty odor anywhere in your home, or you and/or your family members experience cold and flu-like symptoms, we suggest air quality testing.

Benefits:

Indoor air quality (IAQ) testing should be done to determine what you are breathing in your home or business. Air quality testing in your home tells you what type of mold(s) is in the air of your home in one room or the whole house. The test will compare the air in one room of your home to the outside air. The first step to a healthy home, is knowing your air quality.

The turnaround time of the air quality test and the cost are discussed when the appointment is made.

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