Mold Inspections 

A mold inspection is conducted to help determine the following: 

• The cause of known mold problems
• The extent of mold problems
• The steps needed to clean up and correct a mold problem

The value of a Mold Inspection is in the building science: what is the cause of the moisture and how can it be fixed? A lab report which simply identifies the quantities and types of mold will not do this. Mold inspections are also helpful to determine whether or not a mold problem exists. Mold inspections include the following steps:

• A pre-screening phone call to the occupant from our Mold Inspector
• A visual inspection of the exterior and interior including the attic, both looking and smelling for signs of moisture damage and/or mold growth.
• Take temperature and humidity readings inside.
• Inspect the heating, cooling, and ventilation systems for sources of concern.
• Investigating the cause of the moisture that led to mold growth
• Use of an infrared camera to help determine temperature anomalies that could lead to, or are caused by, moisture problems
• Moisture testing
• Mold spore trap sampling (air samples): 1 on the exterior as a baseline and 2 on the interior, with the locations to be determined by the inspector.
• Produce a written report with recommendations.