Mould will grow if there is adequate moisture in the environment. Leaks, poor ventilation, excessive condensation, flooding, high humidity inside the home, and poor air circulation are examples of common causes. The spores are always in the air, but they can only grow if certain conditions are met. These conditions are often met when humidity in the home rises above about 55%, an easy condition to meet in our humid coastal environment.

This treatment gets rid of surface mould, improves air quality inside, and is ideal for treating humidity-caused mould without unseen water leakage problems. The remediation process is more complicated as far as mould caused by leaks, flood damage, and interior wall/ceiling cavities. This involves separating the contaminated area, removing the damaged material, addressing the cause of moisture, and ensuring that all criteria of the IICRC S520 guideline are met. We can offer both services and truthfully tell you which one to choose.

Though surface cleaning removes the mould, it does not fix the core reason for its occurrence. As long as there is moisture due to things such as high levels of humidity, poor ventilation, or leakage, the mould will grow again in that particular spot. The use of supermarket sprays may even make the situation worse by discolouring the area, making it look like the problem has been taken care of.

Yes. Mould often grows inside wall and ceiling cavities, under flooring, and in roof spaces where moisture is trapped and ventilation is poor. A strong musty smell with little or no visible mould is a common sign it is hidden in the structure. Air sampling, thermal imaging and moisture mapping help us find it without tearing the place apart to look.

For many people mould is an irritant, triggering coughing, congestion, itchy eyes, headaches and worse sleep. For people with asthma, allergies, or weakened immune systems it can be a genuine health problem, and ongoing exposure in damp homes lowers indoor air quality. We are not here to alarm you, but if symptoms ease when you leave the house, the mould is worth taking seriously.