How to Get a Free Mold Inspection in Michigan

What Does Mold Look Like?

Mold appears in many forms and is a common problem in humid areas like Michigan and northwestern Ohio. Typical molds include Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Penicillium, and Alternaria.

If you’re wondering, “What does black mold look like?” It usually appears dark green or black with a slimy or fuzzy texture, depending on the environment.

Recognizing the Signs of Mold in Your Home

If you spot any of these signs, especially in your basement or crawl space, it’s time to take action.

How to Get Rid of Mold – Focus on the Source

When you find mold in your house, it’s tempting to scrub it away with bleach or cleaning sprays. While this may remove the visible mold, it doesn’t fix the underlying issue. Mold thrives in moist environments, and unless you tackle the moisture problem, it will return.

Why Mold in Basements and Crawl Spaces Is Tough to Eliminate

In Michigan and northwestern Ohio, homes are particularly vulnerable to mold due to the region’s climate and older housing stock. Removing mold from basements and crawl spaces is especially challenging because of:

• Poor Air Circulation: These areas often have little ventilation, allowing moisture to linger.
• Abundant Organic Material: Wood beams, insulation, and drywall provide mold with everything it needs to grow.
• Tight Spaces: Mold can thrive in hard-to-reach corners, behind walls, and beneath floors, making complete removal difficult.
• Persistent Moisture: Issues like leaking windows, groundwater seepage, and condensation are common in the region’s older homes.

How We Stop Mold at the Source

At Foundation Systems of Michigan, we don’t provide traditional mold remediation. Instead, we focus on preventing mold by addressing the moisture issues that cause it. Our comprehensive approach includes:

By keeping your home dry, we prevent common molds like Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Penicillium, and Alternaria from taking hold.

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Leah Leitow

Content Writer

Leah is a Content Writer for Groundworks with nearly ten years of experience working in the foundation repair industry. Her experience ranges from working with homeowners to find the right solution to training inspectors and staff. In her background as a Michigan journalist, she gained invaluable insight into people's lives throughout our state. Leah lives in metro Detroit with her husband and two sons.