From Friday October 21st through Saturday October 22nd, Eastern and Central Massachusetts saw record amounts of rain over the weekend. The torrential downpour caused severe flooding in parts of Worcester and caused the National Weather Service to issue severe weather warnings via SMS around 10 PM to the general public throughout the greater Boston area.…
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How Bay State Mold Removal Removes Attic Mold
At Bay State Mold Removal, our professional mold remediation crew is industry certified to remove attic mold in a variety of ways. We understand that each attic mold problem is unique, which means that there can’t just be one way to remove the issue. Four Ways To Removal Attic Mold Wire Brush & Sanding. With this mold removal…
How to Repair Moldy Drywall in Your Home
Mold thrives on porous materials because moisture usually collects there, and thus the organisms thrive. Drywall in particular is a favorite dwelling place for mold. For homeowners who have an unpainted drywall (usually found in basements), mold problems are likely to occur. If you have a mold problem on your unpainted drywall, unfortunately it will…
Tips to Preventing Household Mold
There will always be some level of mold in every home in the North Shore, but sometimes that level can get out of hand if the fungi is exposed to the ideal living conditions. In order to avoid residential mold problems, Bay State Mold Removal recommends these tips and tricks to preventing mold — because the…
Using Basement Waterproofing to Solve Mold Problems
It’s never a good day when you walk down into your basement and are met with the musty smell of mold. For homeowners with cement or cinder-block walled basements, condensation can often occur if the foundation wasn’t built properly — and with condensation often comes mold growth. Condensation issues can be solved using different types…
Mold Problems: How Your Family’s Health Could be at Risk
Many homeowners may notice that their basement, attic or bathroom has a musty odor to it, but that’s just the way those rooms are supposed to smell, right? Wrong! This is a tell-tale sign that your home has a mold problem, and it can be affecting the people who live there. In fact, mold can…
Tell Tale Signs Your Basement Has a Leak
It may be difficult to determine whether or not your home has a basement leak, as often times water seepage or leaks can take months or even years to reveal themselves. However, eventually there will be definitive warning signs that your basement is suffering from water damage and in need of basement waterproofing services. Here…
Common Places Mold Can Grow in Your Home
Did you know that both old and new homes can have mold problems? Mold has been shown to grow in just about every environment on the planet; in fact, it has been found on six of the seven continents and thrives most in temperatures ranging from 45 degrees F to 120 degrees F. It’s no wonder then that…
What Causes Basement Leaks?
Both new and old homes have issues with water leaking into the basement. There are so many factors that can cause this issue; from building a poor foundation to plain old deterioration from age. It’s important to understand that water seepage occurs over a long time. Here are a few reasons why this issue might…
Common Mold-Related Health Issues to be Aware of
Household mold can be a nuisance: it’s difficult to get rid of as well as prevent. It’s important to call a professional mold removal company such as Bay State Mold Removal at the first sign of mold so that you and your family don’t develop any health issues. Sometimes mold goes unnoticed because it dwells in…