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Home Mold Types To Look Out For

There are more than 100 different types of mold that can grow in your home.

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May 13, 2026
Home Mold Types To Look Out For

Home Mold Types To Look Out For

There are more than 100 different types of mold that can grow in your home. In this article, we will look at the common home mold types to look out for.

  • Stachybotrys

This is a greenish-black mold that grows on cellulose-type materials such as gypsum board, fiberboard, paper, wood, and drywall. This type of mold is commonly found in damp areas such as homes with poor ventilation or water-damaged areas. Stachybotrys is a dangerous type of mold that can cause serious health problems, including severe headaches, respiratory discomfort, and fatigue.

  • Mucormycetes

Also known as filamentous mold, mucormycetes commonly grow on decaying organic matter such as decaying fruits and vegetables.

  • Aspergillus

This mold is incredibly common and comes in more than 180 mold strains. In terms of appearance, it looks like dark fuzzy speckles. Aspergillus is known to cause respiratory infections, breathing problems, and allergic reactions.

  • Alternaria

This type of mold is commonly found in damp surfaces such as laundry rooms, under sinks, around leaky pipes, bathtubs, and shower bases. Exposure to alternaria can cause allergic reactions, respiratory disorders, and breathing problems.

  • Cladosporium

This is an allergenic mold with an olive-green or brown appearance and thrives in carpets, wood floors, upholsteries, fabrics, and cabinets. This type of mold can cause respiratory problems, runny eyes, nail fungus, skin lesions, and other problems.

  • Chaetomium

This is an allergenic mold that begins as cotton-like textured growths, which turn into bluish-green as they reach maturity. Chaetomium is usually found in water-damaged areas, specifically in the basement, roof, drywall, and pipes.

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Alex Membrillo

Milton, GA

John came out within 2 hours of our call for help. Within 4 hours of him coming out his team was hear ripping up our basement and saving it from mold. I owe them 40k because that's what it would have cost if they didn't help as quick as they did. Will tell all 3 of my friends about them.  Rob also great and so was the team, so professional, so quick.

Tim Harwood

Buckhead, GA

I had some water damage above my garage after a plumbing incident and was very upset about it. Thankfully Justin and his team at tidal wave made the experience easy and much less of a headache. His team took out the damaged drywall did a full restoration and cleaned up after themselves. Made my damaged ceiling look brand new.

Elaine Tapp

Roswell, GA

We thought Tidal Wave did great work with our water damage remediation and repair. Everyone who showed up was professional and skillful. We had some challenges with scheduling communications and delays but everyone was generally responsive and helpful. We appreciated that they were a one stop shop that could handle everything for us. We would definitely recommend Tidal Wave to others.

DMP

Atlanta, GA

Tidal Wave is one of a kind! I had a pipe that burst and they responded the same day! The team lead, Chris, was extremely professional and courteous. He assured me that I would be taken care of and I was totally impressed with their swift response time. The owner, Johnny, called and told me he was sorry I had experienced water damage in my home and also assured me that everything would be fine. The project manager, Justin, was also extremely kind and provided me with beautiful replacement floor samples. Once my floors are finished, I’m going to submit…

Lisa S.

Cumming, GA

Talk about a company that lives up to it`s name! Called them in the morning within an hour Rob a very professional representative showed up at the house and helped me file a claim. Twenty minutes later a crew showed up and began demo. A few hours later Tidal Wave Response had figured out the leak was gone. Everything happened so fast and efficiently. They helped us understand what our insurance covered and guaranteed the demo would be covered by insurance or them. We are so happy to be working with this company and highly recommend them.

Logan F.

Decatur, GA

What a great company! I called to ask questions and within minutes I was scheduling someone to come to my home and save me from my water damage. Very responsive and the demo crew was amazing and professional!! The repairs to my Kitchen are about to start and I cant wait to see the end result! Thank you Tidal Wave!!

Webb W.

Atlanta, GA

Very, very professional from start to finish. Crew came into my home removed all of the damage items that was damaged by a water leak from the upper level of the home. Worked very fast and cleaned up behind themselves as if they were never there. It was like watch a action movie. Setup the dryers and other equipment very fast also and organized our furniture so that we could get to things as needed. Tidal Wave made a very bad situation feel okay, I`m thankful that we chose you guys. Again thanks for being so professional and responsive

Jennifer G.

Marietta, GA

I could not have been more pleased with my experience with Tidal Wave! Their response time was impressive and Michael did an excellent job walking me through the process. The entire crew was hard working, fast and courteous. I would 100% recommend Tidal Wave.

Binh D.

Dunwoody, GA

We had a water damage in our home and we Googled water damage restoration. We had 2 companies come out for an inspection and... Honestly we were very pleased with the punctuality & knowledge of Rob at Tidal Wave Response. He was very soft and well spoken and listened to our concerns about our home. Rob showed a very compassionate side of how a service professional treats his customer. Our choice was Tidal Wave Response based on their outstanding reviews and knowledge of insurance claims. Tidal Wave also met with the claims adjuster for our property damage inspection. This was…

Billy H.

Sandy Springs, GA

We highly recommend Tidal Wave Response! Johnny came out late last night to assess a failed water heater that flooded our finished basement. He coordinated with Mr. Rooter Plumbing to have a plumber dispatched at 11:45PM who confirmed the water was shut off and put some emergency repairs in place to ensure no further damage would occur. This morning at 7:10 AM (20 minutes earlier than expected) the Tidal Wave Response team was on site at our house. They assessed the damage, and assisted us in contacting our home owners insurance company to create our insurance claim. They preformed the…

Ty M.

Chamblee, GA

My upstairs bathroom overflowed. The water ran into two of my bedrooms and the hallway. My wife called Tidal Wave and they were at our home in less than an hour. Johnny`s team came out and were very quick and professional. They sucked up the water set equipment and the supervisor explained the process. They even offered to do our repairs and said they would handle it all. My wife and I are very pleased so far. I will make it my business to recommend this company to family and friends. This company is honest, and gets the job done.

Mary L.

Brookhaven, GA

So far GREAT!!! They came right out, took out wet walls, cleaned up perfectly (no dust) set up fans. I’m going to use them to put the walls back up and paint too! They are going to meet with my field insurance agent, too, to make sure everything is covered. Fingers crossed they continue to be great!

How to Prevent Mold in Your Home

Different types of mold can not only pose a serious threat to your health, but can also cause damage to your household items and make your home uninhabitable in extreme cases. That’s why it’s necessary to take proactive measures to prevent mold growth in the first place.

Here’s what you can do to prevent mold growth in your home:

  • Fix any leaks in your property
  • Call a reliable water damage company to help you with water damage restoration when you experience water damage in your home
  • Keep humidity levels lower than 50%
  • Dry wet areas immediately
  • Provide proper ventilation in high-moisture areas such as laundry room, bathroom, and kitchen
  • Keep your roof gutters in top shape

Reasons to Choose Tidal Wave

We Bill Your Insurance Directly

We Bill Your Insurance Directly

We Accept All Insurance Claims

We Accept All Insurance Claims

Licensed & Certified Technicians

Licensed & Certified Technicians

30 Minutes Response Time

30 Minutes Response Time

Locally & Family Owned

Locally & Family Owned

24/7 Emergency Service

24/7 Emergency Service

Never an Overtime Charge

Never an Overtime Charge

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If you've suffered water damage in your home or business stemming from pipe damage, severe weather, malfunctioning household appliances, or other causes, you need to get in touch with a reputable water damage company as soon as possible.

Water damage should be addressed quickly to prevent further damage to your possessions, avoid health risks, and alleviate mold growth. At Tidal Wave Response, we have built a reputation as a dependable and customer-focused water damage company that you can depend on for quick water damage restoration. We are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment that enables our water damage restoration team to restore water-damaged properties to their pre-loss condition.

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