IN NEED OF MOLD TESTING & INSPECTION SERVICES?

A mold assessment is the first step in protecting your home and health from mold problems. Here’s what you can expect when we perform one:

We start by learning about your concerns—such as musty odors, past water damage, or any health symptoms you may be experiencing. This helps us know where to focus.

We do a detailed inspection of your home, room by room, looking for signs of mold or water issues. This includes checking walls, ceilings, floors, windows, and even hidden areas where moisture might collect.

Because mold needs moisture to grow, we use professional tools like moisture meters and thermal camera imaging to find hidden leaks or damp areas that aren’t visible to the eye.

If mold is suspected, we may take air samples and surface swabs. These are sent to a certified laboratory to find out what type of mold is present and how much is in the air compared to outside levels.

We take many photos, measurements, and notes so you have a clear record of what’s happening in your home.

You’ll receive a detailed but easy-to-understand report with our findings. If mold is present, we outline the best steps to fix the problem—whether that means drying out an area, repairing a leak, or professional remediation protocol.

Of the many species of molds, most are not harmful except at high elevated spore count levels.

 Molds are simple, microscopic organisms that can grow virtually anywhere, both in homes and outdoors. Along with mushrooms, yeasts, and mildew, molds are classified as fungi. Molds typically consist of a network of threadlike filaments that infiltrate the surface on which the mold is growing. Molds reproduce by releasing spores, which are lightweight and small enough to travel through the air. Spores can resist dry, adverse environmental conditions, allowing them to outlive the mold that produced them.

Mold growth often appears as a green, gray, black, brown, or other discoloration on a surface. Eventually, mold growth results in the breakdown of the substrate. More than 1,000 types of molds have been found in U.S. homes.

 Molds play an important ecological role in breaking down dead organic matter and returning nutrients to the environment. They require moisture and food to grow, and they typically thrive in warm, moist environments. Moisture is the key factor determining mold growth in the home, influencing both the types of molds present and the extent of mold colonization. A variety of materials found in the home, including insulation, wallpaper, glues used to affix carpet, backing paper on drywall, dust, and dirt, can serve as a food source for mold. Mold colonies can go dormant under adverse conditions and revive when favorable conditions return. 

 Mold is a serious health hazard in the home environment, as it produces allergens, irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances. Mold can also trigger respiratory problems such as asthma in vulnerable and allergic populations. Therefore, preventing and eliminating mold problems is a crucial part of ensuing quality housing conditions.  Some types of molds produce toxic substances known as mycotoxins, which can cause health problems when they are inhaled, absorbed through the skin, or ingested. One mold species may produce a number of different mycotoxins; conversely, one mycotoxin may be produced by several different types of molds. Mycotoxin production varies depending on environmental conditions such as moisture level, temperature, and substrate content. As a general matter, toxin-producing molds have higher water requirements than most household molds, so they thrive indoors only under wet conditions.