Why Choose a Mold Inspection?
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Mold is all around us. It is the largest bio mass on earth. Every home has mold! It is a natural element of the world we live in and naturally in the air we breathe. If elevated mold is left undetected, it can be destructive to our homes and even trigger unpleasant allergic reactions. Every person has a different threshold of sensitivity to mold. For your ultimate peace of mind, you may want to have your home thoroughly inspected for conditions conducive to moisture intrusion and conditions conducive to mold growth. Strongly consider a mold inspection if you suspect moisture issues with the home, or if the home has had a history of moisture intrusion. Strongly consider a mold inspection if a family member is sensitive to allergens produced by fungal/mold growth. For ultimate peace of mind, you should have your inspector conduct an Indoor Air Quality Test which includes a Complete Visual Mold Inspection.
HOW THE MOLD INSPECTION IS PEFORMED
We are certified and highly qualified by the International Association of Indoor Air Consultants (IAC2). The mold inspection is performed by thoroughly inspecting the exterior, interior, and all pertinent components according to the IAC2 Standards. You can read about the detailed IAC2 Standards by CLICKING HERE. You can verify our certification by CLICKING HERE. We follow the industry's most rigorous standards to look for conditions conducive to moisture intrusion, conditions conducive to mold growth, and of course any visible apparent mold growth. During this inspection process we may use moisture meters, temperature gauges, humidity gauges, and infrared imaging.
VISUAL MOLD INSPECTION
The rate for a visual mold inspection is $150 if performed in conjunction with a General Whole House Inspection. This service does not include an Indoor Air Quality Test or surface samples of visible apparent mold.
SURFACE SAMPLES
Visible apparent mold can only be confirmed by sampling and lab analysis. The rate for each surface sample taken is $75. Each surface sample will only be conducted if permitted or requested by the client.
INDOOR AIR QUALITY TEST
The rate for an Indoor Air Quality Test is $300 if performed in conjuction with a General Whole House Inspection. This includes a minimum of 3 samples and a thorough visual mold inspection. One sample is taken of the air outside for control and comparison, and two samples are taken inside of the interior air of the home . Depending on the layout and size of the home, additional Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) samples may be necessary. Additional IAQ samples are $75 each and will only be conducted as permitted or requested by the client.
The advantage of an Indoor Air Quality Test is that it will detect airbourne mold spores that cannot be seen or is hidden. Performing an Air Quality Test can help provide peace of mind for individuals who may have a low threshold or high sensitivity for allergens caused by mold spores in the circulated air. An Indoor Air Quality Test uses specialized equipment to collect samples of the air circulating in the home. These samples are then lab-analyzed to determine if there is an amplification of mold spores in the home compared to the outside air. A healthy home should not have an elevation of mold spores in the interior compared to what is naturally present in the outdoor environment surrounding the home. If there are more mold spores in the home than there are outside, it is an indication of microbial growth originating within the home.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RECEIVE THE RESULTS/REPORT?
An initial mold report of the visual findings will be generated and provided to the client usually the same day of the inspection. Mold samples are overnighted via Fed-Ex to an independent lab to be analyzed. Usually the lab report is forwarded to the client within two days after the inspection.