Without proper mold inspection, it is not even possible sometimes to find if there is a mold problem existing in the house or building. Mold can cause serious damage to the property, and hence a certified mold inspector must do mold testing and inspection from time to time. Mold is the principle environmental concern for most of the homebuyers and owners.

When To Contact The Certified Mold Inspector

If there is a damp smell in the house, there has been a plumbing leak, there are visible signs of water damage, property has suffered some kind of water problem such as sewer or sink overflow, if there has been a leaking basement or if there has been a roof leak, consult a certified mold inspector who can do a thorough check of the house to detect and deal with mold problem in the house of the building.

If anyone in the family, occupants or the residents have been having health concerns such as nausea, sinus congestion, fatigue, coughing, sneezing, runny nose, dizziness, headaches, restlessness, skin rashes, flu-like symptoms or irritation in eyes, throat or nose, it may be indication of presence of mold in the environment. If the mold is not visible, it is possible that there might be hidden mold in the house or building.

It is important to get a certified mold inspector from a reputable mold testing company to ensure that your building or home is mold free. Good mold companies can offer mold inspection services on short notice, and certified mold inspector does the complete evaluation of interior as well as exterior of the house. Certified mold inspector will be able to uncover the mold problems that are hidden inside walls, floors, ceilings, crawl spaces, attics, air conditioner, and ducts. They use appropriate mold testing methods such as controlled air testing using mold culture plate, thorough physical inspection, clear Scotch tape lift sample of mold, carpet samplers, swab samples, hygrometers, hidden moisture detectors and fibre optic system to diagnose the mold problem. Fibre optic system is used to look for mold inside ceilings, walls and floor cavities.

Certified mold inspector uses various mold-testing tools, methodologies and forensic lab analysis to give the detailed report of finding, and also gives the appropriate recommendations.

Certified mold inspector may charge $300-500 for a thorough mold inspection, but you can also do the physical examination yourself. There are mold test kits available, and you can send the samples to the lab for testing after labelling them carefully.