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How much does it cost to remove mold in an attic?

Attic mold growth can happen in attics of any age. While older homes are more typically associated with home mold growth in an attic, new homes that have improperly constructed roofs are also at risk. If you see or smell mold in your attic, do not try to remove it yourself. Instead, call a mold remediation professional in to diagnose the situation and remove the mold for you. DIY mold removal puts your whole house at risk because it is very easy to spread mold spores, which will result in mold growth elsewhere in your home. This is particularly important if the mold happens to be black mold!

Water Damage and Mold

The main cause of mold is home water damageWater damage in an attic can occur from a leaking roof or trapped moisture. Attics that do not have proper roof ventilation will cause hot humid air to get trapped and mold growth to occur on walls and insulation. This is why it is so important to have the correct roof vents for the size and pitch of your roof and your climate. Sometimes homes will be constructed with the proper venting, but the vents themselves get damaged or fall into disrepair, which can allow water, debris and even small animals into your attic space.

Your attic may be out of sight, but it should not be out of mind. Important home elements (air ducts, pipes, etc.) go through your attic and mold in attics puts them at risk for failure. And these are just the items that came installed up there. Some people also use their attics as storage spaces. For homeowners that store items in their attics, boxed belongings can provide ideal growth material for mold - allowing spores to find a place to grow unnoticed. These belongings are often the first items to get ruined by mold, which is particularly upsetting when they happen to be family heirlooms or valuables. 

Removing Attic Mold

When it comes to mold remediation, the costs can vary widely depending on how far the mold has spread and what kind of damage has already been done. Attic mold removal can cost up to $5,000 depending on the details of the particular situation. If the roof has been weakened or damaged by mold underneath, the cost can increase from there as well.

mold specialist can determine whether mold has spread into your air ducts, which can result in mold growth elsewhere in your home. The spread of mold spores in a home is a serious concern because it can lead to difficulty breathing, runny noses, watery eyes, and even achy flu-like symptoms in family members that have been exposed.

For more information on mold removal costs, please visit our full article How Much Does Mold Remediation Cost?

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USA Water & Fire Restoration has the certified mold remediation experts that you need to get rid of the mold in your attic. Give them a call today at: 1 (800) 501-3046.

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