Schimmel loswerden - Analyse - Gutachten (Sirnach)

Damp walls?

Moldy basement?

Discovered a mold?

We help you! In the region of Zurich, Thurgau, St. Gallen and Aargau we eliminate your mold problem. Make an appointment today for an on-site analysis by a mold expert! On-site consultation including evaluation is available from Fr. 280.-.

Contact us now

How does mold develop?

Mold spores are something very natural and are transported in our environment through the air. In order for mold to develop and for the spores to multiply, three things are needed:

1. moisture
2. warmth
3. a breeding ground

If these conditions are all met, this represents an "optimal" habitat for a mold spore and it spreads very quickly. In living spaces such as the bathroom or kitchen, their use creates moisture that can lead to the formation of mold.

This usually occurs due to indirect humidification by condensation that collects on the cold wall surface. Therefore, basements are also often affected by mold, as there are usually no windows and colder temperatures.

Increased humidity in living spaces can have various causes:

• Leaky walls
• Damaged roofs, gutters and the like
• Burst pipes
• Inadequate or incorrect ventilation
• Insulation that is too tight
• Condensation in cold places in the room
• Unbalanced heat distribution due to thermal bridges

**Is mold dangerous?

A mold produces toxins that can easily spread through the air. Inhalation of the toxins can cause symptoms of poisoning in humans, such as headaches and difficulty concentrating. However, not everyone reacts the same way; some have no symptoms at all, while others experience severe perceptual disturbances and suffer from severe fatigue.

Basically, mold per se is not toxic to humans, but being exposed to a large amount of mold over a long period of time may well result in physical reactions. However, the potential danger should be determined by a professional, as this is very difficult to assess by a layperson. A professional analysis with an expert is certainly recommended.

Request analysis now

Mold types in house and apartment

Green mold

occurrence: often on damp walls and ceilings, often in damp areas such as bathrooms and kitchens, joints and poorly ventilated areas such as under floor coverings or behind wall paneling.

Health: not very harmful to animals and humans, but has an immune weakening effect, can trigger allergies, asthma and headaches, spores can infect lung tissue and cause lasting damage

Black mold

occurrence: can form from numerous types of mold, occurs especially with moisture problems in or on walls, wallpaper, plastered walls and ceilings, and tile joints

Health: extremely toxic to humans, causes various diseases from allergies to severe kidney disease and stachybotryosis (comparable to Alzheimer's disease)

White mold

Occurrence: rather inconspicuous and difficult to detect especially on light wall colors and plaster, therefore often remains undetected for a long time. Often occurs in ceiling or floor corners, niches, behind furniture on exterior walls, in the basement and generally in cold, unheated and damp rooms.

Health: Irritates mucous membranes, can lead to sinusitis, frequent colds, skin diseases, cough, chronic bronchitis or joint pain.

Red mold

**Occurs on paper wallpaper, in bathrooms, toilets and kitchens.

Health: May cause lung diseases, such as asthma.

Yellow mold

occurrence: Can occur anywhere in the home or apartment, but prefers damp corners, cotton fabrics and upholstered furniture.

Health: very dangerous to health, the toxin aflatoxin can cause liver cancer and heart failure in humans, among other things.

Undefinable mold

You do not know exactly what kind of mold you are dealing with? Hire the professionals!

Contact Mold Experts

Mold infestations - Before / After

Mold infestation levels

Stage

1.on joints in the bathroom or on windows the mold is usually the first to be noticed. On the walls it is usually no larger than a hand. The best way to remove mold here is with water and detergent or mold remover.

Stage

2.the mold has spread on a larger wall surface or the ceiling. Usually only one area in the room is affected. The area is smaller than half a square meter.

Tip: The cause of the mold infestation should be determined by a professional so that the fungus can be professionally removed.

**Stage

3.The fungus appears over a large area (more than half a square meter) or even in several places in the room. There is a persistent smell of mold.

Recommendation: Contact a mold expert immediately so that the mold infestation does not spread further.

Contact mold expert

How do I get rid of the mold?

Mold analysis

In the case of a mold infestation, it is essential that the cause of the mold infestation is found first. Only after a comprehensive analysis of the walls, where for example the moisture and heat is measured, can be said how and why the fungus has developed. A sustainable removal of the mold can only be guaranteed if the exact cause is clarified.

After the evaluation of the results, you will receive a detailed report on the mold findings. In addition, we will suggest further measures to eliminate the damage, and you will also receive a list of the costs to be expected.

Professional & ecological mold removal.

Not only the mold itself, but also its control can endanger health. This is because many conventional means of combating mold are often toxic or too aggressive. This not only pollutes the air in the room, but can also lead to health problems during application or to a recurring fungal infestation.

Professional removal with ecological means is advisable for a satisfactory, safe and mold-free result.

Are your living or working spaces infested with mold? Then make a consultation appointment with us!

Make a consultation appointment

Remediation after mold infestation.

Before a remediation can be carried out, the causes must be identified and eliminated by means of an analysis of the fungal infestation. Only in this way can a long-term and sustainable result be achieved. However, mold remediation does not only mean killing the mold, but also its removal.

Depending on the case and the severity of the fungal infestation, the necessary measures are initiated. These include ecological measures such as stopping the formation of spores, optical measures such as bleaching the infestation, removing the mold from the infested substance and stopping a new mold infestation.

How much does mold remediation cost?

Cost of mold infestation analysis

(with/without expert opinion)

After an on-site consultation, a mold expert opinion will be prepared at your request. This costs between Fr. 280.- and Fr. 360..

An analysis with expert opinion, which we prepare during six to seven hours, including a five-page documentation costs between Fr. 900.- to Fr. 1000.-.

Costs for mold removal

The larger the fungal infestation, the more expensive the removal. The size of a fungal infestation includes the entire surface on which the fungal spores have spread. This may also affect furniture and curtains.

The more area is affected, the more material is needed for removal. We will be happy to have one of our experts look at your mold infestation and then provide you with a quote.

Calculate with an amount from Fr. 800..

Request a quote

Costs for mold remediation.

Mold removal usually involves not only removing the fungus, but also repainting walls, re-tiling, or re-plastering walls. This is done with the intention of preventing future fungal infestations.

It is possible that we will discover more mold during the remediation, but this will only happen if a mold assessment was not done in advance. In this case, the actual costs may differ from the prepared offer.

The costs for a mold remediation depend on the strength and type of the fungal infestation as well as the duration of the remediation. Costs from Fr. 1900.- and upwards are to be expected.

Request a quote

How do I avoid mold?

Tips for mold prevention

• How to properly ventilate?

  The windows should be fully opened 3 to 5 times a day for 5 to 6 minutes depending on the occurrence of moisture (cross ventilation). In this way, a lot of humidity is removed in a short time without losing a lot of heating energy. Additional airing is recommended after cooking, after showering and bathing, and after using the laundry room. Excessive ventilation cools the walls unnecessarily and promotes the formation of mold. Humid indoor air should not be directed to other rooms, but directly to the outside. More information on ventilation and the different types of mold can be found here.

• Should one also ventilate in winter?

• Is continuous ventilation in tilt position recommended?

• How warm should an apartment be heated?

• What should be done if condensation forms on the inside of the window?

• Why does condensation form behind the cabinet?

• How do the experts at schimmel-loswerden.ch work?

Your mold experts

You have mold? We remove it! With our years of experience and expertise, we fight even stubborn mold and do it all as ecologically as possible. Convince yourself!

**25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Here are experts at work

UP TO 10 YEARS WARRANTY

We work cleanly and sustainably

SWISS SPECIALIST COMPANY

A precise way of working and a friendly cooperation characterize us

MODERN TECHNOLOGY

An analysis by means of the most modern technology is our standard

CERTIFIED

High quality, professional competences and expert knowledge through continuous training

ECOLOGICAL

Good for us, you and the environment

Contact us now

Certificates

Training and further education are very important to us. Only our broad knowledge enables us to provide qualified analyses of mold infestations and to initiate successful mold abatement. Thanks to the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment, we are able to offer correct expert opinions on a wide variety of mold infestations.

Get mold expert opinion now