What can I expect in a Mold Testing Assessment?
An initial walk through is done throughout the property to find and potential
sources of Mold and fungi. This can include, but not limited to:
- Interior and Exterior mold assessment
- Inspect the basement and the garage for mold spores
- Investigations of crawl spaces and attics for mold problems
- Checking the HVAC system and filters for mold spores
Any potential areas of concern discovered during a mold assessment will be documented and photographed.
When testing for mold, our inspectors always prefer to collect the most information possible during a mold assessment.
Then the mold inspector will take samples of suspect areas and non-suspect areas to determine the
factor of the mold problem and/or if a mold problem exists. The samples can include air samples,
tape samples and swab samples. Exterior samples are also taken for comparison.
What mold testing equipment will be used during the mold assessment?
- Borescope used to examine hard to reach places and for mold inspection behind walls
- Digital Camera used to visually document the finding during the mold inspection
- Air sampling pump to test the interior and exterior for mold spores looking for their count and species
- Tape sampling supplies - used to take sample of the mold to send to a n accredited lab for analysis
- Swabs and culturable sampling to sample mold in places where tape sampling is impractical or sample the mold so the lab can grow it in a culturable sample to determine the species. (Certain mold spores look identical under the microscope. It isnt until the lab grows the mold that they can identify the specific mold species. All molds grow differently)
- Moisture meters to identify possible problematic areas
- Relative humidity monitors & thermometers to gain the humidity levels in different parts of the house.
- Personal protective equipment respirators, gloves, Tyvex suite, goggles- this is used to protect the inspector while he is conducting the mold assessment.
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