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Mold check
A straightforward visual inspection of the spots that worry you — crawl space, bathrooms, basement — and an honest read on what’s going on. No air quality samples taken.
Seasonal mold check
This week’s heat is exactly what mold likes.
Highs in the 90s and sticky humidity all week in Knoxville. That combination pushes moisture into crawl spaces, basements, and bathrooms — and mold follows fast. If something smells musty or looks off, get it checked before it spreads.
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Why this week
Heat plus humidity is a mold recipe.
Through Saturday, Knoxville is looking at highs of 91 to 95 degrees with humidity climbing into the 60s. Warm air holds more moisture, and when it hits cool ductwork, pipes, and crawl space walls, it condenses — exactly the damp conditions mold needs to take hold.
A musty or earthy smell
Mold often announces itself by odor before you ever see it. Trust your nose in bathrooms, basements, and crawl spaces.
Dark spots or staining
Black, green, or brown patches on walls, ceilings, baseboards, or around vents are worth a look right away.
A recent leak or flooding
Plumbing leaks, roof leaks, or standing water from storms give mold a head start within 24 to 48 hours.
Condensation and damp surfaces
Sweating ducts, damp drywall, peeling paint, or warped baseboards mean moisture is sitting where it shouldn’t.
Symptoms that fade when you leave
Stuffy nose, coughing, or itchy eyes that ease up away from home can point to something in the air.
What we do
Find it, fix it, and keep it dry.
Mold is a moisture problem first. We handle the mold, the water behind it, and the conditions that let it come back.
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Mold remediation
Address visible mold and the moisture conditions helping it grow, with a plan for a cleaner, drier space.
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Water damage restoration
Cleanup and dry-out after leaks, plumbing failures, and unwanted water intrusion — before mold gets a foothold.
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Crawl space encapsulation
Seal the space beneath your home against ground moisture, the number-one mold source in humid weeks like this one.
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Dehumidifier placement
The right dehumidification setup, sized and positioned to keep damp areas under control through the humid months.
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Plumbing leak repair
Slow drips feed mold colonies. We find and fix the leak, then handle the damage it left behind.
Mold checks are visual inspections only. Shepco does not take air quality samples.
Smell something musty? Call before it spreads.
Mold moves fast in a week like this. Call during business hours and we’ll talk through what you’re seeing.