Mold inspection
Investigation and Fact Gathering Process
Before we begin any inspection we always start with the complete background history and explain our services and how we can help you. We then answer all of your questions and have you show us the affected areas or areas you suspect to have mold or water damage. Following our detailed visual assessment and moisture investigation we will then explain to you our findings and any recommendations. Upon completion of the Initial Mold Inspection we will provide you with a detailed report documenting the visual inspection, moisture findings and laboratory results along with our recommendations that can be used as a written protocol should professional mold remediation be needed.
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Surface Tape Lift Sampling
The purpose for collecting tape lift samples is to determine whether or not mold is growing on the surface sampled, and if so, what types of molds are present. The sample is collected by tape lift imprint of discoloration using a “Bio-Tape” prepared tape lift slide. When the laboratory results are returned we can compare them to the mold air sample results in order to determine the possible source if elevated mold airborne levels are detected.
read moreRecommendations for Mold Remediation
Recommendations for mold remediation are based on elevated moisture levels identified, the microbiology laboratory results as well as the site conditions observed during the inspection process. The main purpose of mold remediation is to remove the mold or water damaged materials in order to restore the property to normal or pre-loss condition. During the demolition process the deficiencies that created the moisture and mold problem may be easier identified and repaired.
read morePost Remediation Verification
A Post Remediation Verification inspection is conducted following the recommended remediation process outlined in the report from the Initial Mold Inspection. It is conducted to verify the effectiveness of the remediation process and in order to ensure the mold airborne levels are acceptable prior to the contractor removing there containment and prior to the reconstruction of the previously affected areas. An Initial Mold Inspection is commonly referred to as a “Baseline Inspection”. The Post Remediation Verification inspection is commonly referred to as a “Clearance Inspection”. A clearance inspection is beneficial in that first a visual assessment will be conducted to determine and document if the recommended removal of affected building materials, or amount necessary was removed as outlined in the initial inspection report, as well as to visually observe the remediated areas to ensure no remaining discoloration presumed to be mold growth is present, or remaining conditions that may be conducive to microbial growth, for example, “musty” odors and/or evidence of water penetration in the areas remediated.
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