Mold is a known health hazard and should be cleaned and removed when located. Mold inspections are specific to areas of the property where mold is suspected to exist. The inspector will inspect the property to locate any areas of water intrusion, which is typically the source for mold growth. Limited samples will be taken to be analyzed by a lab for the presence of mold. The client may request additional samples to be taken and tested, but the client must pay for the additional Lab fees.
Suspected areas of water intrusion and mold growth will be identified and the suspected areas of mold will be collected and sent to a lab for analysis. The lab analysis will identify the presence of mold to allow the property owner to take the appropriate action. The typical method of mold sampling is air sampling. Air sampling is done by taking one air sample from inside the home and one from outside the home. These two samples are compared for spore counts to determine the presence of a mold hazard. Other available mold tests are: spot sampling with Bio-tape and spot swabbing. The price of a mold inspection is $160, which includes the air sampling and lab testing. Each additional test requested is an extra fee of $60, which covers handling and lab fees. The lab testing typically takes three days before results are available. Upon completion of the lab analysis, you will receive a report from 805 Home Inspections detailing the inspection and results of the lab testing. You will also receive a copy of the original lab results.
Don't wait until it's too late! Have your home, or future home checked immediately. If you smell musty odors, or just suspect a problem, get it checked. Do not put you or your family at risk.
Molds Can Cause Structure Damage
- Potential health effects of exposure to fungi and their byproducts;
- The effect of fungal contamination on the structural integrity of a building; and
- The negative aesthetic effects fungi can produce both visually and on the human olfactory systems.