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Mold causes property damage and can lead to negative medical conditions for the property's occupants.
Mold needs moisture to grow... high humidity, plumbing leaks and poor ventilation - even sprinklers hitting the side of a home - can all result in mold growth.
Our exclusive MoldSweep mold inspection includes a full inspection plus three samples for one low price.
MoldSweep Mold Inspection:
▪ Inspection conducted by a 48-Hour Certified Mold Inspector.
▪ Complete visual inspection of the entire property using specialized equipment (like a hydrometer or protimeter) to identify areas of concern.
▪ The price includes the full mold inspection plus three samples.
▪ Reports include our proprietary Bio-Clearance Certificate
▪ The ideal mold inspection for purchase transactions.
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the inspection process
During the course of a MoldSweep mold inspection, a 48-Hour certified mold inspector will first thoroughly examine the property's exterior for any conditions that may potentially be contributing to mold growth. The inspector is looking for both indications of current mold growth and conditions that may contribute to mold issues in the future.
After the inspector has thoroughly assessed any exterior conditions, a complete inspection of the home's interior is conducted. Humidity and temperature levels are taken in all interior rooms. Because moisture is necessary to mold growth, moisture levels of building components are checked in any areas that might exhibit possible indications of mold growth.
Based upon the inspector's observations and the history of the property, the inspector will recommend where samples should be taken. All of the reasoning and evidence behind the inspector's recommendation will be discussed in detail with the client. Three samples are included in the cost of a MoldSweep mold inspection, although the inspector may recommend more if warranted due to the findings of the mold inspection. The client then authorizes the inspector to take three samples and can opt to authorize or decline any additional samples that were recommended. Our inspector will only take the samples authorized by the client.
Sampling procedures
Our certified inspectors are qualified to take a variety of sample types depending upon the conditions observed that led to the recommendation that samples be obtained. In situations where there is a concern about air quality, the inspector will likely recommend that air samples be taken.
The goal of air sampling is to compare the air quality indoors with that found outdoors. Molds are present in almost every environment, so our goal is to determine 1) if there are different molds found indoors compared to outdoors or 2) if the same molds are noted in both areas, whether the indoor levels are higher than the outdoor levels. Both of these scenarios would suggest that there is active mold growth somewhere indoors.
If indoor air samples are taken, then an outdoor baseline air sample must also be obtained for comparative purposes. To obtain the air samples we use the Cyclex-D MegaLite Pump with mounted 3-30LPM Rotameter that pumps air at a steady, controlled rate through a Cyclex-D air cartridge. Samples are collected at respiration height - mouth level - which is why it is important to know if children live in the home.
If mold growth is visible, the inspector will often recommend a swab sample. This is one of the best ways to determine precisely the type of mold that is growing - whether or not it is considered dangerous - which mold likely will dictate the measures used to remove it and whether the occupants should vacate the property until the mold remediation is finished. Other ways of sampling visible mold include tape samples (in which tape is applied directly to the mold, causing the mold to stick to the tape) and bulk samples (in which a piece of the mold is actually removed from the surface on which it is growing).
Another type of sample we may recommend is a carpet sample. Carpet sampling can effectively uncover previous or undetected mold problems because carpet tends to contain a “history” of mold that has previously been present in a property. Mold spores can land between the carpet piles where they can lay dormant or grow while protected by all but the most vigorous vacuuming or carpet-cleaning efforts. The same air pump used for air samples is utilized for taking carpet samples, though the air cartridge that gets sent to the laboratory is different.
Our inspectors use exacting chain-of-custody procedures to register any samples obtained and to ship them overnight to the laboratory for analysis.
Laboratory Analysis
The
laboratory we use is Aerotech
Laboratories, Inc., a full service indoor air quality testing facility
specializing in the analysis of mold, bacteria, allergens and chemical
testing. The laboratory is accredited through the American Association
for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) and the American Industrial Hygiene
Association’s (AIHA) Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Accreditation
Program (EMLAP) and Industrial Hygiene Laboratory Accreditation Program (IHLAP).
Aerotech’s BTOX division is also certified under the Clinical Laboratory
Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Program.
The laboratory generally needs 3 - 5 business days to complete their analysis and send us the results. However, faster turn-around times are possible for an additional charge.
the 48-hour Mold Inspection Report
In addition to containing the laboratory results, the mold inspection report issued by 48-Hour is a comprehensive document in excess of 60 pages on average, designed to address any and all issues and concerns that might result from the mold inspection and testing.
Our
report begins with the Summary of Findings. The first question every client
wants answered is whether mold was found and, if so, whether it is dangerous to
the occupants. Our graphical, easy-to-read summary lets the reader know right
away if there is an issue with mold growth and, if so, the severity of the
problem based on the types of mold(s) identified in the samples.
The report goes on to provide some historical information about mold to give context to the findings.
The results of the inspector's findings are then presented. The conditions at the time of the inspection are carefully documented. The report contains all of the inspector's observations and recommendations, including photographs when possible, to help the client understand the possible cause behind any mold growth and to address conditions that are conducive to future mold issues.
A glossary is included that provides
detailed information about all of the molds that may have been identified by the
laboratory. New York City's report on Guidelines on Assessment and
Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments is
often
included as it is currently the most extensive government resource to address
indoor mold growth. Because there is no government agency that has published
"standards" on what level of molds are unsafe or unacceptable, the New York City
guidelines has become
the de facto reference for the mold industry.
Every report also comes with our exclusive Bio-Clearance certificate. For properties being offered for sale that have had water intrusion, flooding or mold-related issues in the past, this certificate is ideal for showing prospective buyers that there are no ongoing mold issues.
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