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MOLD Remediation Services
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We Provide FREE MOLD Inspections
and Certified Mold Testing Services
and MOLD Remediation Services
Think You Have Mold?
Mold produces gases called microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOC).
Many of these gases are odorless but some have a musty odor typically associated with mold. If you notice a musty odor you probably have mold there, even if you can’t see it.
According to OSHA, mold growth is encouraged by warm and humid conditions. It is likely to grow and become a problem where there is water damage, high humidity, or dampness. It is estimated that about 50 to 100 common indoor mold types have the potential for creating health problems.
Exposure to molds can cause symptoms such as nasal stuffiness, eye irritation, or wheezing. Some people, such as those with serious allergies to molds, may have more severe reactions.
If you see mold, we suggest you not disturb it. Please call us and we will test it. Eliminate the guess work and have the information to make an informed decision for moving forward. The CDC advocates, “no matter what type of mold is present, you should arrange for its removal.”
If we find mold with our FREE Mold Inspection the next step will be to gather evidence in the form of lab tests from air and surface mold tests.
There are two basic types of mold testing, air samples and surface swab samples. Air samples taken with spore traps are useful in detecting mold from hidden areas such as behind walls or behind baseboards. These samples are then compared to a baseline taken from an outside source. These reports make it possible to determine if your building is within safe legal binding levels.
By knowing what is normal for any given area, we can determine if your situation is safe or if you need mold remediation. When mold is visible, we simply use Surface swabs. Swabs are recommended since several types of mold, including black mold are very toxic and can cause great illness. Especially to those with breathing problems are affected.
Certified Lab Mold Testing Services
Without mold testing how do you even know if you have mold? Mold testing and a mold inspection can answer your questions. A certified mold inspector knows that mold creates the most common indoor air quality complaints, from the smell of “mildew” to the adverse health effects of fungal spores. In fact, for most home owners and home buyers, the principle environmental concern is mold. Be aware that without a visit from a certified mold inspector mold can cause serious damage to your property.
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Air Testing: a sample of indoor and outdoor air should be taken. This procedure is called Air Sampling. Air Sampling tells what the levels of airborne fungi are in the indoor and outdoor environment.
A building with no mold contamination should have about the same amount of fungi present in the air as the surrounding outdoor environment.
The Air-O-Cell operates upon the principle of inertial impaction. Particulate laden air is accelerated as it is drawn through the cassettes tapered inlet slit and directed towards a small slide containing the collection media, where the particles become impacted, and the air flow continues out the exit orifice. The adhesive
nature of the collection media prevents the collected particulate from blurring or being washed off during the laboratory staining process, and eliminates sample loss from vibration during handling and shipment.
Using a cotton material swab to wipe the surface to be tested. After touching one to three surfaces in the same location, the swab is sealed in a container and sent to microbiology laboratory for examination. Swab testing is generally used to detect mold and determine what type of mold are present. This test is not typically designed to identify mold spore count
The technician places a Bulk piece of contaminated material into a test tube or sample container. The lab then does a breakdown of the molds resent and the spore counts of each.
The technician bores a small hole into the wall cavity to insert a tube to extract air for a test specific to an affected area.
MASSACHUSETTS - RHODE ISLAND
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE - CONNECTICUT
We Provide FREE MOLD Inspections and Certified Mold Testing Services