MOLD INSPECTIONS

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 DO I NEED A MOLD INSPECTION?

• Do you have a musty smell in the house?
• Are there signs of water damage anywhere?
• Are family members getting sick frequently?
• Has your home ever experienced a roof, basement or plumbing leak?
• Do you have colored spots in the basement, attic, or living space?
• Do you just want peace of mind knowing your house has been declared a “Healthy House” by a Certified Mold Inspector

WHY IS MOLD HARMFUL AND DANGEROUS?

• Mold exposure can cause adverse health effects
• Mold can cause wood rot and weaken a homes framing structure
• Mold can damage and ruin most type of building materials (wood cabinets, carpeting, drywall, flooring, furniture, etc.)

SYMPTOMS OF MOLD EXPOSURE INCLUDE:

Have any family members, residents or occupants experienced any of the following adverse health effects?

• Chronic colds
• Flu-like symptoms
• Chronic headaches
• Bloody noses
• Coughing
• Arthritic-like aches
• Sinus congestion
• Equilibrium or balance loss
• Upper respiratory distress
• Irritation of the eyes, nose or throat
• Skin rashes
• Nausea

Visual Mold Inspection Process

Our Mold Inspections include;

• Exterior shell inspection for possible water infiltration
• Interior wall, ceiling inspection for water infiltration with Infrared Thermal Imaging and Protim Moisture Meter
• Identification of mold location and its cause
• Recommendations to remove mold and repair cause of mold

Our detection equipment and process includes the use of the Protimeter BLD 2000 (aka a moisture meter), The Flir E6 (Thermal Imaging camera that detects hidden water leaks), the Zefon Air Sampling pump with integrated flow meter/Air-O-Cell sampling cartridges, and the Tape/ Swab sampling if necessary. 

Mold air testing is not included with visual mold inspection but is offered at additional charge($425) which includes one interior, one exterior sample. Additional samples/levels are $150