Oct 23, 2026 | Mold Inspection & Testing
Some disinfectant products are labeled to kill certain mold or fungi on specific surfaces when used exactly as the label directs. But spraying a room is not the same as fixing a mold problem. Mold spores are always in the air, indoors and out. Killing some of them...
Oct 23, 2026 | Mold Inspection & Testing
As soon as it is safe, if water got into the building or materials stayed wet. Don’t wait for mold to appear. There are really two clocks running. The first is drying: the EPA says it is important to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to...
Oct 23, 2026 | Mold Inspection & Testing
Post-remediation verification, often called PRV or clearance testing, is an independent check done after mold remediation to confirm the work did what it was supposed to do. It usually includes a visual inspection, moisture checks, and often air or surface samples....
Oct 23, 2026 | Mold Inspection & Testing
In many cases, yes, especially if the home shows signs of past water problems. A general home inspection covers many systems in a short visit. A mold inspection focuses on moisture: where water has gotten in, where it may still be, and whether mold is likely growing...
Oct 23, 2026 | Mold Inspection & Testing
Your mold test results show which types of mold spores were captured in each sample and how many. They mean the most when the indoor numbers are compared with an outdoor sample taken at the same time, and with what the inspector found in your home. There is no single...
Oct 23, 2026 | Mold Inspection & Testing
Indoor air quality testing for mold works by collecting air samples inside your home and at least one sample outside, then sending them to an independent lab. The lab identifies and counts the mold spores each sample captured. The indoor results are compared with the...
Oct 23, 2026 | Mold Inspection & Testing
Most home mold test kits can show that mold spores are present. The problem is that mold spores are present in almost every home, so a positive result usually tells you very little. A kit can’t tell you whether the amount is unusual, where the mold is coming...
Oct 23, 2026 | Mold Inspection & Testing
Not always, but you do need a reason to look closer. A musty smell, a past leak, or a storm that let water in are all good reasons to have the home inspected, even when no mold is visible. Mold can grow inside walls, under flooring, and above ceilings where you will...
Oct 23, 2026 | Mold Inspection & Testing
A mold inspection looks at your building to find out where moisture and mold may be and why. Mold testing collects samples, usually from the air, and sends them to a lab to see what mold spores were captured. An inspection answers “where is the problem and what...
