Most of the time when people think about mold and where you are at risk of a mold outbreak it’s in a residential space, but we have found just as many instances of mold growth in commercial buildings and their design is sometimes conducive to helping mold thrive.
Our company works with individuals and businesses to provide mold assessment services, and we have years of experience providing accurate and reliable reporting on mold in residential and commercial spaces. We are based in Aventura, Florida and work all over South Florida, including the cities of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and the surrounding areas.
Mold in commercial buildings has a better chance of going unnoticed or untreated because people don’t typically traffic areas where mold can grow like basements, in mechanical spaces and behind walls. When a commercial space has a mold issue, it can be a serious detriment for the building owner, the people who work there and anyone who visits the building.
In the sections to follow, we will discuss a few dangers of mold in commercial spaces. If you believe you might have a mold issue, give us a call today and we can help.
Health Risks
The first and most important risk to mold growth in a commercial space is the chance for people who work in the building to experience health issues. Mold can take on many forms and different types of mold affect people in different ways, but its presence can make people very sick, especially if they are exposed for a long period of time. Many people have allergies to mold, and even if you aren’t directly allergic to mold, prolonged exposure to many types can make you experience headaches, shortness of breath, itchy eyes and more.
Building Damage
Mold isn’t always caused by a significant leak or flooding event, but it is always caused by some kind of moisture issue. When mold can grow, it means there is a lot of moisture in an area and there isn’t sufficient air flow to keep the air from being stuffy. In a commercial setting, this can mean there is an issue with the HVAC system. In addition, mold can grow on many surfaces and when it’s eventually caught it will have to be remediated, which involves the removal of affected items. This can be a very expensive undertaking for any building, but it’s necessary to keep mold from continuing to grow.
Legal Action
Exposing people to mold for prolonged periods of time can result in legal action against your company, the owners of the building and other people involved with the commercial structure. If you feel there might be a mold issue in a commercial structure, you must address it not only for the wellbeing of your people, but as a best practice in risk management.
You might be wondering how you can tell if your building has a mold issue, and this is where we come in. We offer mold assessment services and we can help ensure your building is free from mold, or help you begin to correct the issue if mold is present. To learn more, browse our website or give us a call today.
