Professional Mold Inspections & Mold Removal

Our Inspection services range from a single area of concern to the entire property. We may or may not recommend sampling and testing for mold. If we do recommend then it is your choice to move forward with sampling and testing for mold or not. Depending on the service we provide we will provide the corresponding written report. If your situation requires remediation then we can provide you with a report outlining the steps needed to accomplish the remediation process. After the remediation is complete we can return and perform the post remediation clearance testing. We perform all our inspections in compliance with the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MOLD REMEDIATORS AND INSPECTORS Standards Of Practice and Code Of Ethics.

Mold Inspection process

Infrared Imaging to Identify Moisture

While infrared detection does not specifically detect the presence of mold, it does provide mold inspectors with an overall view of local conditions that may provide the opportunity for black mold or white mold infestation. High Levels of Moisture usually indicates organic growth.

Mositure Readers

Moisture meters can be very helpful in finding concealed mold and water damage. They can also be helpful in determining if a leak is active or a past problem by measure even slight variations in moisture content of materials. Drywall should be below 3%, Indoor wood should be below 8%. We use both surface moisture readers and pinhole Moisture Readers to identify elevated levels of moisture which could lead to black mold.

Air Quality Sampling

Air Quality testing will help to identify mold that may not be visible as well as other contaminates. The testing is specifically focused on PM2 and PM 10. Mold spores can contribute to indoor particulate matter, and their size can vary. However, air quality monitors can't differentiate between mold spores and other particulate pollutants, so they count them all as "particulate matter". Spore size also depends on the species of mold, so some mold spores may not fall into the PM10 or PM2.5 categories

PM10

Particles that are 10 micrometers or less in diameter, and include dust, pollen, mold spores, and bacteria. PM10 particles are heavy and fall to the ground quickly, so they can be found on more surfaces than PM2.5. Strong winds can create large amounts of PM10 outdoors. Regular cleaning can help limit exposure to PM10 indoors.
PM2.5

Particles that are 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter, and include combustion particles, organic compounds, and metals. PM2.5 particles are more dangerous than PM10 because they can bypass the body's defenses and travel deep into the lungs. Exposure to PM2.5 over long periods can cause adverse health effects.