Indoor Air Quality and Mold Testing
Seven Reasons You Should Have APA Home Inspections Inspect Your Home or Business for the Presence of Mold
1: We Are Trained and Certified
At APA Home Inspections, we’ve inspected hundreds of homes and commercial properties for mold concerns over the years. Mold is often hidden in areas that are difficult to access, such as attics, crawl spaces, behind walls, and other concealed spaces. Locating mold and identifying the moisture conditions that contribute to its growth requires specialized training and experience. Our inspectors are professionally trained and certified in mold inspection through the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), enabling us to provide thorough inspections and reliable findings you can trust.
2: Mold Issues Seen
Visible mold growth is often the first sign that prompts homeowners and business owners to schedule a mold inspection. Mold can appear on walls, ceilings, flooring, furniture, and personal belongings, but what you see is often only part of the problem. Because visible mold typically indicates an underlying moisture issue, a professional inspection is essential to identify the source and evaluate the extent of the affected areas.
3: Musty Smell
In order for mold to grow indoors, the environment has to be conducive for mold growth. When there is an elevated level of humidity in the home or business, this could cause condensation moisture to build up in the interior. This can cause mold growth and give off a musty smell.
4: Constantly Getting Sick
Another common reason that people use our service is that they are having some consistent health issues. Runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing are all side effects that some people experience when these problems exist. Take notice that these are very similar to allergies.
Not all people are equally sensitive to mold issues, so you may have 2 people living in the same building and only one person is suffering. We are also hired a lot by people who have a chronic respiratory illness like asthma. Many times they are experiencing difficult times and want to make sure mold isn’t making these problems worse.
Prolonged contact with mold can cause:
- Skin rashes.
- Eye irritation.
- Throat irritation.
- Nasal congestion.
- Coughing or difficulty breathing
5: Recent Water Damage
As stated earlier, in order for mold to grow it needs water/moisture. So when people experience water damage in their homes through a flood, structural damage, plumbing issue, or anything else we always recommend getting a mold inspection after a complete water restoration.
6: Real estate Transaction
When making a commitment like buying a piece of property or signing a year lease, you want to make sure you are not getting into someone else’s problems. Unfortunately, it is fairly easy to cover up serious mold issues for a short period of time with cleaning or painting the affected areas. However, you cannot cover up air problems- and we will find them.
7: Peace of Mind
The last of the 7 reasons on this list is peace of mind. It is important to know that your family and loved ones are safe from mold exposure in your residential or commercial property.
What Our Mold Inspection Includes
Visual Inspection
We perform a detailed visual inspection of accessible areas throughout the property, looking for visible mold growth, water staining, discoloration, and conditions that promote mold development.
Moisture Investigation
Using professional moisture detection equipment, we identify elevated moisture levels in walls, ceilings, floors, and other building materials. Since mold requires moisture to grow, locating the source is a critical part of the inspection.
Indoor Air Quality Sampling
When appropriate, indoor air samples can be collected and compared with outdoor samples to evaluate airborne mold spores. Laboratory analysis helps determine if elevated mold levels are present.
Surface (Swab) Sampling
If visible mold-like growth is found, surface swab samples may be collected for laboratory testing to identify the type of mold present and assist in determining appropriate remediation.
Contact APA Home Inspections today to schedule a professional and affordable home inspection.
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