The short answer — not really, and probably not on your own. Mold spreads quickly and the extent of the damage typically determines how long mold removal in Ottawa will take. Unfortunately, it’s often difficult to tell how long a particular patch of mold has been around. If you know the date of the triggering event, such as a water leak or flooding, you may try to estimate when the mold started to spread, but it would be only a guess.
A mold remediation professional in Ottawa can give you an educated guess about the duration of a mold infestation based on the damage and amount of mold. To do so, they look at wood rot or metal corrosion to estimate how long the mold has been around.
Can I Tell the Age of Mold Myself?
If you need to know how long you’ve had mold in your home for any reason, you will probably need a professional to tell you. Here are a few ways that the pros can tell:
- A building scientist with training in mycology (study of fungus) can sometimes estimate the history of mold in your home.
- Mycologists can examine the spread of mold, which can sometimes colonize your entire home in a matter of days, and provide an age estimate.
- A forensic investigator can backtrack mold using the date of recent events, such as leaks or rain incursion.
- Mold remediation professionals with years of training and experience can estimate how long the mold has been in your home and work to remove it thoroughly.
Do you need mold abatement in Ottawa? Contact the experienced team at Go Pro Restoration for assistance removing mold and repairing damage.
