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A Accredited Mold Inspection
Mold Inspection and Testing by A
Certified South Florida Mold Inspector
Professional, Detailed, Non-Bias Testing Reports
No conflict of interest; we inspect only!!!
Post Remediation Clearance Testing
Accredited Lab Reports
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To set up an appointment just call us at:
1 (888) 381-6651
THE THREE REQUIREMENTS OF A PROFESSIONAL MOLD INSPECTOR
When choosing a mold testing firm each location of the nation has different requirements, but requirements are similar in most areas. In South Florida you obviously want to know that the person who arrives at your door is a certified mold inspector, is proficient at taking mold samples, and at least has some experience diagnosing defects that causes mold problems in the first place.
Before that stranger arrives at your front door expecting a check for hundreds of dollars you want to know that the investigator meets all the above referenced requirements. Lets break the requirements down into two simple requirements and one not so simple requirement.
Requirement I
They must be certified. Being certified as a mold inspector or mold tester in South Fl and most other states very often means that person completed a two day course costing a few hundred dollars. No one oversees what the certification mills are teaching in most states, thus becoming certified can be quite easy this makes it easy for you to find a ton of certified mold inspectors in any large cities phone book. In fact if a natural disaster such as a large floor or a hurricane occurs in your area expect certified mold inspectors and remediators to pop out of the wood work overnight like coprinus mushrooms growing out of water damaged walls. Fortunately more and more states are requiring licenses of mold inspectors and remediators, many states have no license or requirements at all, just voluntary certifications are available in most states.
Requirement II
They must be proficient at taking mold samples. Your technician must be able to complete the below listed sampling procedures almost as if it were so easy that even a caveman can do it.
- Plug the pump into a 120 volt outlet as apposed to a 240 volt outlet. (Very Important).
- Turn the sampling pump on and off by manipulating a complicated apparatus attached to the pump called a switch or button.
- Rubbing the cotton covered end of the swab on moldy surfaces as apposed to rubbing the plastic handle end of the swab on moldy surfaces.
- Mailing the samples to a lab.
- Comparing the numbers and types of spores on the lab report to determine if the indoor levels are higher than the outdoor levels. If the indoor levels of spores are higher than the outdoor levels of spores, then you may have a mold problem indoors. This of course requires advanced mathematical skills and a really big fancy scientific calculator.
All joking aside if mold inspections were that easy then everyone should be doing mold inspections. Push a button, take a sample, collect hundreds of dollars. One week later tell the client the scientific names of the spores in their air, the numbers of spores in the air, and the color of the mold. Offer no idea on why you have a mold issue or how to control it and go on to the next few hundred dollars.
THE TRUTH IS
Most homeowners, and a few beginner inspectors do not understand that simple certifications, and simple air testing is not what it is all about, in fact testing is just the beginning. In many cases 90% of the inspectors service goal is achieved before the first sample is ever taken.
An inspectors goal is often to gather and compile information that helps him or her draw conclusions, and make recommendations that can aid in identifying what caused the mold problem and how to correct it.
Requirement III
Mold specialists should attempt to determine how far did it spread, is it a likely a serious threat to most people, and what needs to be done to properly correct the problem in a way that it does not cause health issues for those removing the mold.
Last but far from least, the mold testing specialists should always attempt to determine and document the root cause of the mold problem so it can be repaired, otherwise the problem will likely return. Sometimes cause determination is simple and at other times it is not.
This means that your South Florida mold testing expert must in addition to being able to read a simple lab report must also be familiar with plumbing, roofing, wall structure, and various common building envelope defects.
A mold testing firm's inspector must have knowledge of building construction, and building forensics, or home inspections.
It is of up most importance that they also understand HVAC systems because many mold problems are related to HVAC system malfunctions, leaks, or contamination. It is very beneficial for the inspector to open the AC for internal inspections if they know how to do so safely, and if allowed in your area.
In many cases the inspector will only be inspecting one area of the property. Other times your inspector must be able, willing, and ready, to inspect every readably accessible and safe square foot of the interior and exterior of a typical property for very roughly 3 hours, and enter the attic and crawl space if needed. At A Accredited Mold Inspection Service, Inc. we inspect only thus have no conflict of interest, we only have your health as our concern. A Accredited is a fully qualified certified mold assessment company preforming building investigations on both commercial and residential properties. We cannot guarantee to find all hidden mold cause and origin related defects, neither can any inspector, however your inspector should make an attempt to document the problems in the area(s) that were agreed to be inspected.
In conclusion all mold testing must be done in conjunction with a detailed inspection, the person providing the inspection and testing must be very knowledgeable of hundreds of common building defects that cause moisture, condensation, and humidity. In addition your inspector must be able to figure out defects that they have never seen before and put all observations and conclusions into a comprehensive but understandable report.
About A Accredited Mold Inspection, Inc.
For larger inspections we cover all of Florida and the Caribbean.
We check for home or house mold problems resulting from flood, storm surge, and hurricane damage as well as from roof and plumbing leaks and from humidity or condensation problems. If you have or even suspect that you have a mold issue give us a call.
We Service The Following South Florida Counties And Cities:
We inspect in Palm Beach, Dade, and Broward Counties including the entire Miami, and Ft Lauderdale metropolitian aras. In Palm Beach County we conduct investigations in all areas including but not limited to: West Palm Beach, Singer Island, Palm Beach Gardens, jupiter, and Juno Beach, as well as areas South such as Delray, Boca, Lake Worth and Boynton Beach.
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