Mold in Air Ducts in Older Concord Homes
Concord has plenty of older housing. About 28% of it was built before 1980 and about 15% before 1960, per Census estimates. Some of the oldest stand in the two Union Street districts, where many homes go back to the late 1800s.
Age alone doesn’t put mold in a duct. Moisture does, whether it comes from a roof that leaked years ago, plumbing that runs near the ductwork, or ducts that sweat through a humid summer. An older house has simply had more years for one of those to happen.
What We Look For in a Concord Home
During the inspection, we check the vents, registers and ductwork for growth and for signs of water. In an older house, that includes asking about past roof and plumbing work near the ducts. In a newer one, condensation and the AC drain line get the first look. If you’ve had water in the house recently, even a small leak that has already been fixed, mention it. Past water near the ducts is one of the first things we ask about.
Dark specks on vent covers, spots around register edges and a musty smell when the system runs are the clues to mention when you book. We don’t guess at the kind of growth from its color.
Treatment, Moisture and Booking
Expect a few hours in most homes: the ducts are cleaned end to end, and then the antimicrobial fog goes in. We handle every step, from the first look inside the vents to the last pass with the fogger.
Fixing the moisture source isn’t part of our work. That part calls for a plumber, a roofer or an HVAC contractor, because growth can come back while water keeps reaching the ducts.
Tell us what you’re noticing through the form or by calling 980-361-2242. The quote is free, and you’ll know the price before we schedule anything. For odors that don’t follow the system, odor removal in Concord may be the right service.