Mold is a fungi which is found in our natural environment. When mold enters our indoor environment and mold spore counts are elevated, that is when we become concerned. Our level of concern is then based upon the type of mold and any adverse health effects that may be attributable to exposure.
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic report that they have identified mold as the leading cause of most chronic sinus infections. More than 37 million people in the United States are affected by this condition.
If you are experiencing any of the following potential conditions or concerns, then you may be dealing with a serious mold problem that needs to be inspected and tested immediately:
Always remember that even if you can not see mold, it may still be there. The question is "What type and at what level?".
Our inspection, testing, assessment and consulting services can help you to know what you are dealing with and guide you to a healthy home or workplace.
Call us at any time to discuss your concerns or set up an appointment.
If there are children, elderly persons, someone is ill or anyone with a compromised immune system is living or working in the building; or if you suspect that a mold condition may exist; or if you are moving into a home or workplace that you want to make sure is safe; then you should test for mold. We believe it should always be "Family First™"!
Please remember that even if you can not see mold, it may still be there. The question is "What type and at what level?".
Our inspection, testing, assessment, and consulting services can help you to know what you are dealing with, and guide you to a healthy home or workplace.
Independent inspection and testing will accurately inform you as to what your mold or allergen or air quality situation is, and provide honest guidance to realistic solutions. We all need to keep in mind that a remediator is a contractor looking for a construction job. Always avoid a conflict of interest. You can trust the report and assessment you get from us. We are "Family First™"!
As a general rule, safe removal of mold is best left to professionals in order to safeguard the spreading of mold within the building and avoiding personal health risks. However, when inspection and testing is completed (we then know what type of mold we are dealing with and where) there are some situations where the assessment may allow for the homeowner to become involved in the remediation process.
If you can answer "YES" to any of these ten questions, then there could be "hidden mold".
Always remember that even if you can not see mold, it may still be there. The question is "What type and at what level?".
Our inspection, testing, assessment and consulting services can help you to know what you are dealing with and guide you to a healthy home or workplace.
This is independent inspection and testing to determine the success of the mold remediation efforts and to document that the areas remediated are safe for occupants to enter. If there is a failure discovered, by inspection and testing, then the remediator will have to correct the problem. Post Remediation Testing will have to be completed again following the remediator's corrections.
This process is also known as "Clearance Testing" and this means that the area(s) remediated are safe to re-enter.
Allergy-producing substances are called allergens. Examples of common allergens include: mold, dust mites, dander, pollens and foods. When an allergen comes in contact with the body, it causes the immune system to develop an allergic reaction in persons who are allergic to it.
An allergy refers to a misguided reaction by your immune system in reaction to bodily contact with certain foreign substances. It is misguided because these foreign substances are usually nontoxic and remain so to non-allergic people. Our inspection and testing for allergens is an important step for a solution to getting a healthy home.
Bacteria, often referred to as "germs", are microscopic organisms that are present in air, soil, water, plants, animals and man. Some of them cause disease. We are concerned when there are high levels of certain types of bacteria in our indoor environment. They are usually the result of sewer or plumbing back-ups, unsanitary conditions, or un-noticed breeding conditions.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are chemicals that contain carbon compounds. The word "Volatile" indicates that the compounds vaporize or become a gas at normal room temperatures. The word "Organic" indicates that the compounds contain carbon. Organic chemicals are widely used in household products such as: paints, varnishes and cleaning solvents. Fuels are made up of organic chemicals.
At room temperature, VOCs are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. VOCs include a variety of chemicals (e.g.: formaldehyde, benzene, perchloroethylene), some of which may have short and long-term effects.
VOCs may be found in the home, offices, retail or industrial buildings and they have been responsible for some serious health effects, including cancer.
Our inspection, testing, assessment and consulting services can help you to know what you are dealing with and guide you to a healthy home or workplace.
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