MOLD INSPECTION SERVICE

There are literally hundreds of kinds of mold in the environment. The bright side is that over the centuries, mold and mildews have aided generate some terrific innovations such as penicillin, breads, cheese, and specific alcoholic beverages. The bad news is that mold and mildews duplicate by sending spores. When they land on a moist area, these spores turn on as well as grow.

This mold then grows even more spores and so forth. The mold spreads as well as spreads. Outside this is not always a negative situation since mold is part of the natural process of decay. It is part of the reason that leaves that missed out on the fall raking will certainly have weakened into soil by springtime. However, when mold intrudes into a home because of an existing moisture problem, it can get unsightly.

Mold when left unremediated, can create a solid mildewy scent, have a furry look, and also be mushy in texture. Not an attractive view.

Air Sampling - Mold Inspection

The purpose of air sampling is to determine the type and amount of airborne contaminants present. Air sampling is performed when the presence of mold is suspect, due to musty odors and allergies but cannot be determined through the visual inspection. Air sampling is performed on both the indoor and outdoor air for a comparison to determine where problems exist or originate. The indoor sample is taken when the AC or heating systems are in operation to ensure an effective and accurate test.

Tape/Swab Sampling - Mold Inspection

Tape/swab samples are typically collected from visually moldy areas of an interior area using a sterile swab. This type of test is done to determine the type of mold infestation.