Mold Testing With MOLDSPEC ENVIRONMENTAL

When visible mold is not present, but the smell of mold is. Here a mold inspection and mold test can reveal whether there is indeed elevated mold, and where it is located. There have been plumbing leaks or water issues and there is a suspicion that elevated mold may exist in the air and/or behind walls.  Clearly list and describe the services you offer. Also, be sure to showcase a premium service.

Home Mold Test Kits don’t include a visual inspection conducted by a mold professional which is very important!  A professional mold inspection includes not only sampling, but a comprehensive visual inspection to detect issues and problems related to mold that are not apparent to most people without training in building sciences and mold inspections 

Mold test results from DIY home mold tests are often misleading or simply wrong (i.e. due to sampling error). It’s best to have professional take the test and interpret the results.  

If you suspect a mold problem but do not actually see it or smell it, these test kits do little to help you locate the problem or tell you how serious it is.

“Sampling for mold should be conducted by professionals who have specific experience in designing mold-sampling protocols, sampling methods, and interpreting results. Sample analysis should follow analytical methods recommended by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), or other professional organizations.” 

Mold problems go hand in hand with water problems, so when you’ve got a water leak or flooding that isn’t taken care of quickly, mold is usually soon to follow. But it doesn’t just take a catastrophic water event to bring on mold. 

A mold inspection occurs at the home, where the home inspector or mold inspector conducts a visual inspection of the house. The inspector will also talk to the homeowner about any water damage, leaks, moisture problems, and areas of mold that might have already been discovered.

Mold testing occurs at a laboratory from samples taken at the mold inspection. The samples that have been collected are examined in carefully controlled conditions. The types of mold are identified, as well as how many mold spores are circulating through the air in the home. Some mold inspections will include mold testing as part of the service.