Mold Assessments & Testing
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Thorough Mold Assessments
Our Mold Assessment offers precise guidance for tackling potential mold-related concerns. This includes a comprehensive inspection of both the interior and exterior of the property to identify mold and conditions conducive to its growth. We conduct air sampling to measure airborne spore levels and perform laboratory testing for a detailed analysis.
Our comprehensive report provides insights into moisture issues and conditions favorable to mold growth. It includes detailed laboratory data and analysis on the types and quantity of mold spores detected. Additional sampling options are available for a charge.
Mold Awareness
Molds are microscopic organisms present everywhere, indoors and outdoors. Molds are fungi which are needed to break down dead material and to recycle nutrients in the environment. To grow and develop, molds need moisture and an organic food source (e.g., wood, paper). Molds grow by digesting organic material, gradually destroying whatever surface they grow on. Visible mold growth is typically discolored green, gray, brown, or black.
The problem isn’t just that molds grow on surfaces, it’s that molds release countless tiny, lightweight spores, which travel through the air. If indoor mold contamination is extensive, it can cause high and persistent airborne spore exposures. Persons exposed to high spore levels can become sensitized and develop allergies to the mold or other health problems. For some people, a relatively small number of mold spores can trigger respiratory issues; for other persons, symptoms may occur if exposure levels are higher. Whatever the effect, indoor mold growth is undesirable and potentially dangerous.
Molds Cause Health Problems
Molds produce health effects via inflammation, allergy, or infection. Allergic reactions (e.g., hay fever) are common threats of mold exposure. Typical symptoms that mold-exposed persons report (alone or in combination) include respiratory problems (e.g., wheezing, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath), nasal and sinus congestion, eye irritation (burning, watery, or reddened eyes), hacking cough, nose or throat irritation, or skin rashes/irritation.
Why You Should Test for Mold
Mold testing, combined with infrared scans and visual inspection methods, is the best non-invasive method to assess the extent and types of mold in the building.
Most people test for mold when they smell an unusual odor, see discolored spots, or become sick for no apparent reason. Because mold growth often is caused or accelerated by moisture, many people also test for mold after a significant water-related property issue, e.g., heavy rains cause water penetration in the basement, dishwasher floods the kitchen, washing machine floods the laundry room, etc.
Testing before remediation helps to establish baseline conditions and the scope of any possible remediation; testing after remediation ensures that the mold has been properly mitigated.
What's Included in Your Assessment
Our Mold Assessment gives you a comprehensive understanding of the types and extent of mold discovered. We employ a multi-faceted approach to mold testing, including visual examination, air sampling, infrared inspection and, in some cases, surface sampling; we send samples to a qualified lab for results and analysis, which we include with our Mold Assessment report.
Detailed lab report and analysis included in our Mold Assessment report.
Specific recommendations and next steps if mold issues are identified.
Convenient Scheduling Options
Schedule a Mold Assessment in just a few minutes with our online scheduler or calling our scheduling team.
We're Mold Certified
All our inspectors undergo rigorous additional training to become InterNACHI Certified Mold Inspectors, ensuring accurate assessments and reliable recommendations.
Spectacular Report
Our reports are easy to read, colorful, and photographic, stored for easy access and retrieval.
Web-Based Reports with interactive capabilities
Summary & Full PDF Reports
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