Mold in the house

Mould in the home is very annoying. It affects your walls and floors and is often bad for your health. On this page you can read more about how to combat mould in the home and the costs of removing mould.

Mould in the home: the cost of having it removed

The total cost of removing mould depends on the severity of the problem. On average, mould removal costs £25 per square metre. The price does not include the costs required to deal with the effects of mould. See the table below for average prices for mould removal.

Do you want more price information on mould and/or damp removal in your home? Go to cost of mould removal or moisture control costs.

Why remove mould?

A mould is unpleasant and is best removed as soon as possible. Why is it wise to do this as soon as possible? Check out the consequences of dampness and mould in the home below.

• Unpleasant to look at.
  Mould in the home becomes visible on the walls or floors in the form of dirty, coloured patches. Mould grows, making it increasingly visible in your home. And, of course, you don’t want that in your beautifully decorated little home.
• Deterioration of your home
  Moisture and mould in the home negatively affect the paint on the wall and sometimes even the structure of the home. Mould causes dark spots on wallpaper and plaster. It also affects the strength of plaster on walls, which can even cause parts to crumble.
• Bad for health
  A damp house and mould are bad for your health. High humidity leads to breathing problems and (chronic) colds. Inhaling mould spores and dust mites can cause allergies, headaches, fatigue and asthma. Mould can also cause skin irritation and itching.

Do you remove mould yourself or have it removed by a specialist?

When removing mould, it is important that the cause is also addressed. If you choose to remove the mould yourself, you often forget about its cause. When is it fine to remove mould yourself and when is it better to call in a specialist for this? Decide based on the options below.

Picture 1: Look for a specialist

Mould on the wall in the living room is caused by:

• Seep-through damp. Permeable damp is caused by rainwater hitting the outside of the house. This rainwater finds a way through the walls towards the internal walls. This leads to damage to the wall and sometimes even to the structure.
• A leak in the supply or drainage pipes.A leak in the supply or drainage pipes can have many causes. Where exactly the leak originated is often difficult to identify. A professional specialist specialises in leak detection and will advise you on the options for sealing the leak.

In order to prevent the mould from coming back after removal, it is necessary to solve, for example, the penetrating damp. A professional moisture and mould control professional will help identify the cause and determine the right home moisture control treatment.

Example 2: Remove the mould yourself

The bathroom is one of the most humid places in a home. After showering, the bathroom should be well ventilated so that the air can be refreshed and moisture disappears. If you don’t do this, there is a chance of mould growth in the bathroom. You often remove this mould with special cleaning products or bleach. So remove mould as soon as possible to avoid worse situations. Does the mould still return? Or does the mould spot keep growing? Then you should still see a specialist.

Mould in the home: causes & solutions

Mould growth is often caused by moisture problems in the home. Removing the mould alone is not enough to get rid of it.In the table below, you will find the different causes of mould growth and read the corresponding solutions.

Tips for mould in the home

You are suffering from (incipient) mould and are looking for a suitable solution. Or maybe you don’t suffer from mould yet but are looking for tips to prevent mould? Read these handy tips and get rid of moisture and mould in your home for good.

Tip 1. Prevent dampness and mould in your home

Naturally, the very best thing to do is to prevent mould in your home. The first step is to prevent moisture in the home. High humidity is caused by moisture problems, but also by residential moisture produced daily in a household. Here are some simple tips to maintain the humidity in your home.

• Ventilise sufficiently
  Sufficient ventilation is important. Most homes are not adequately ventilated, so moisture is not removed to the outside. Ventilating refreshes the air and keeps humidity levels low. By regularly opening the windows and doors, installing a ventilation system or purchasing a ventilation hatch, you can ensure sufficient ventilation.
• Purchase a humidity controller
  A ventilation system is not a cheap purchase. Are you looking for a cheaper solution? Then opt for a moisture absorber, also known as a moisture absorber. A moisture absorber is a small device that ensures an optimal climate in your home. A moisture absorber is very suitable for smaller rooms in the house.
• Try to dry laundry outside as often as possible
  A lot of moisture is released during the drying of laundry. So when this laundry is dried inside the house, a lot of moisture is released. Therefore, try as much as possible to dry laundry outside or use a dryer.
• Use special fungicidal paint
  A paint specially designed to keep rooms in the house fungus-free. This paint is very suitable for damp rooms. For best effect, make sure the room is completely mould-free before applying the paint.

Tip 2: Recognise mould at an early stage.

Try to recognise mould at the earliest possible stage so you can act quickly. This will prevent the mould from spreading. This will prevent possible health problems and damage to your home. The first signs of mould are small black spots on walls or the ceiling. In the bathroom, you can recognise mould by black spots on the kit edges. In addition, the room in which the mould is located may start to smell musty. As mould is a consequence of moisture problems in the home, you can also recognise (non-visible) mould by any moisture spots on the walls or floor.

Tip 3: Compare several professionals

Compare several specialists and find the best mould remediation deal for your project. Get free and no-obligation quotes from up to 6 moisture and mould control specialists near you here. Then compare the quotes on 3 key components:

• Price. Compare multiple prices to make sure you are not overpaying.
• Planning. Check the date when the specialist is available. A large mould spot should be removed as soon as possible. So do not wait weeks to remove mould.
• Certification marks/reviews. Check whether the specialist possesses quality marks, which you can often find on the specialist’s website. Here, in some cases, you will also find reviews from other consumers. The reviews tell more about the reliability of the specialist.