If you notice a musty basement odor in your home, it's likely caused from the growth of mold. Mold needs three things to grow and survive, which are: moisture, humidity, and organic materials to feed off of. So, if you have leaks in your basement, there's going to be moisture and humidity. And for organic materials, the mold can feed off of paint, wallpaper, carpet, curtains, wood, and anything you may have stored in this area of your home. Sure, you might not have a finished basement, and you might not really ever go into this area of your home for anything since it's dark and smelly. However, regardless of what you use your basement for, you still need to make sure that it is safe, dry, and healthy. After all, what happens in the basement of your home can have an influence on the rest of it, as well as your family's health!
Mold Prevention and Removal
Mold prevention and removal isn't really that complicated of a process. When you call us with this kind of problem, we will send a professional Basement Waterproofing tech to your home to investigate. He will be able to pinpoint how water is getting inside your home, and then he will be able to recommend the best and most affordable way to put a stop to the problem. We can install sump pumps, dehumidifiers, basement drains, and other humidity and moisture control products.
Often times, we see basement moisture getting in over the top of the foundation, through leaking window wells, or even through wall and floor cracks. Again, it doesn't matter if you have a finished basement, or if you have any intentions of ever finishing it, you still need to get this problem taken care of before it causes even more expensive damage and serious problems for the rest of your home!
Mold And Your Health
When it comes to mold and your health, you need to realize just how damaging it really can be. It has been proven that mold has been known to cause the following:
- Severe headaches
- Fatigue
- Cold/flu-like symptoms
- Asthma attacks
- Allergic reactions
- Skin irritation
- Rashes
- Breathing problems
These are just a few of the medical conditions it can cause. Don't let your family suffer! Get the problem taken care of now and ensure that you are in good health, and it will also finally get rid of that nasty,Musty Basement Odor for good!
Give us a call today to see what we can do for you when it comes to finally getting rid of that musty basement smell for good! We look forward to talking with you soon!