January 2nd
Black Mold Inspection Ins and Outs
A black mold inspection is extremely important if you suspect there is mold in your home. Your home should always be inspected by a certified and licensed expert and you should never accept anything less.
It may take anywhere from a few hours to a few days depending on the amount of mold growing in your home and the services that are used. Some services used may include inspecting for all types of mold including the toxic stuff, testing for all molds, testing for moisture problems, testing for allergy issues such as dust mites, pollen, and pet dander and testing for the quality of air in your home.
However, in most cases the inspector will likely test for mold using a swab test that is then sent to a lab for analysis.
He or she may test for mold in crawl spaces, hidden areas, the attic, bathroom, basement and kitchen. He or she may inspect your home both visually and by physically taking samples. When a home is visually inspected the process generally includes detecting the types of mold that are visible in your home.
The mold inspector may also analyze the areas outside of your home that are showing signs of mold growth using moisture meter testing, thermal imaging, and humidity testing. This testing process is done to identify the nature of the fungus and to give insight on the steps necessary to remove the mold if they are toxic.
Even if the molds are not toxic, it’s still extremely critical to start the mold removal process since spores from the fungus can lead to serious health problems. Remember, toxic molds are not the only fungi that can cause allergies, sinus infections and so forth.
So as soon as you’ve completed a black mold inspection, you should immediately call a professional to remove the mold if there is a problem found.