A mold inspection generally takes several steps to complete. Mold is usually found in damper areas of the home, such as the basement, crawl space or bathroom, but it can also be found where there is constant moisture. Usually, improper drainage, leakage or high humidity causes mold infestations. If you begin to smell a musty odor, or you otherwise suspect you have a mold infestation, getting a mold inspection done may be your first line of defense to ensure both the safety of your family but also that further damage is not done to the home. A mold inspection will figure out exactly where the mold is, what kind of mold it is, and also the causes and potential solutions to the issue.

Usually, a homeowner has a couple of options when it comes to mold inspection and tests. There will be many questions that you have, which can usually only be answered by someone professionally trained to deal with mold and mold related issues. Getting an inspection done by a professional will not only assure you that the tests are done properly, but also, give you the answers you need to be able to have a complete inspection and also find out what your options may be.

A mold inspection is vital when to ensure your home inspection is complete.

During the inspection you will find that the inspector examines not only the problem areas that would promote mold growth but will also check the foundation for leakage, any drainage issues, air quality and humidity levels. This will be added to samples of visible mold, and the inspector will have the different tools needed to look for and inspect mold that may be hiding in duct work and behind walls.

Once the inspection has been done, the inspector will tell you the results and discuss the report with you. The Inspector will help you to identify the causes of the mold in your home and how it is best to go about removing the mold itself, but also repairing the causes. The written report will tell you all of the methods that have been used in the location of the mold, determining the cause, and what recommendations that we will have for you in dealing with it.

Mold and air quality testing is essential to those buying new homes. Even for owners of old homes it is important to detect these things because they could lead to health issues for inhabitants.