Hello CD's,

I have a finished basement in my house, in last saturday we noticed that in basement near dryer area mold in side dry wall almost 2 to 4 feet area.

i checked outside and found mashoorm kind of mold between foundation and brick area as well. we noticed this mould in last two months b'cos previously we did not noticed but suddenly no idea how happened but now condition is going worst and worst.

does anyone have any idea or any best contact info to do the job Please?

Your reply regarding this matter would be highly appreciated.

Regards

Sorry to hear about the mold problem. Don't know any good contractors - hopefully some other members will be able to provide you a recommendation.

However one thing I'll point out is make sure you check your dryer vent for leaks, since sounds like that is the source of the moisture causing mold. It can also be a fire hazard if lint is trapped there.

http://www.ehow.com/how_6103078_seal-leak-dryer-vent.html

On the topic of dryer vents, one thing I discovered recently (after 5 yrs. in my house no less) is the vinyl vent that the previous owner left is a fire hazard and should not be used under any circumstances - it is against fire codes. Incredibly, the home inspector never caught this during the initial home purchase, what a waste! Bought a steel dryer vent from home depot and will be installing over the weekend myself.

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Thanks for reply and adviced,

Finally yesterday i tear off drywall and found behind wall one of the water pipe was busted and water was leaking from pipe that was causing mold and water leakage in basement.

It happened because on last winter time i did not shut off the main valve and water stayed there for full winter in pipe and pipe got busted eventually.

For god sake, nothing wrong with foundation.