Mold Inspection
What is a Mold Inspection?
A mold inspection is a qualitative assessment that identifies
factors that support the growth of indoor fungi, and makes
recommendations for mitigating these factors. Key Laboratory
Services certified professionals identify sources of mold growth and
define the pathways in the environment that may bring mold and any
associated toxins into contact with the occupants of the building. The
objective is to find areas where mold is amplified (growing), and then
disseminated into the breathing space. Certified Mold inspectors can
assess an area or an entire structure, whether or not a moldy odor or
visible evidence of mold colonies are actually present.
About Proper Field Sampling
Assessing indoor problems from fungal spore counts alone is nearly
impossible. Sample data only becomes useful when the objectives of the
investigation apply directly to the types of samples taken.
There are several businesses like home inspectors,
HVAC
installers, carpet cleaners, and remediation specialists that will take
mold samples. Most are neither certified to perform indoor air quality
investigations nor trained in the latest sampling techniques, and thus
simply aren't qualified to perform an accurate test. Also, you do not
want your results depending on their business. If you have hired good
contract work, they will arrange testing to be done separate from
their responsibilities. This helps you obtain an informed, unbiased
opinion from a certified specialist who can determine if you face a true
indoor air quality problem. Key Laboratory Services can perform on-site
sampling and select the most appropriate sampling techniques, along with
expert analysis and interpretation.
The Mold Inspection Process
Interview
A thorough question and answer process allows us to gather important
information about the subject property prior to scheduling a visit, and
will give you a good idea of what to expect during an inspection.
Visit
Key Laboratory Services provides an in-person, on-site consultation
prior to your inspection to outline the service and cost of analysis. A
list of the tests to be performed, along with complete and accurate
pricing, will be agreed upon before testing begins.
Inspection
Our Certified Indoor Air Quality and Mold Inspectors will determine
the extent of your inspection based on the occurring problem, or simply
provide you with a clean air survey. The investigative process begins
with a "walkthrough" or visual inspection that may take place both
inside and outside of the property. Depending on the nature of the
investigation, some inspections may cover the entire living space, while
others may be limited to just a single room or area. While we recommend
that an inspection cover the entire property in the interest of
thoroughness, in some instances (such as outside contracting for
remediation), testing may be limited to a particular area. The extent of
the inspection will be outlined in the Inspection and Testing Agreement.
Sampling
Key Laboratory Services uses trained, certified personnel and
specialized equipment when taking samples. Key Laboratory Services is
unique in that we are microbiologists taking an active role in quality
on-site testing; we therefore adhere to strict quality control standards
including sterile techniques. Our stringent, laboratory-proven
techniques ensure the accuracy of the sample and thus the reliability of
your results.
Analysis and Reporting
The turnaround time from sampling to final result will vary depending
on the type of sample(s) taken. While some samples may be analyzed right
away, others require an incubation or a culture period which may take as
long as 10 days. Again, we will inform you of what kind of turnaround
time to expect at the conclusion of the sampling phase.
Key Laboratory Services keeps up with the latest information on mold
and toxin exposure, types of mold that affect the quality of indoor air,
and protocols for assessment and remediation. We use this knowledge,
along with the results of your inspection, to create a comprehensive
Fungal Report, providing you with all the information you need to take
appropriate actions. As always, Key Laboratory Services is always here
to answer any questions you may have about your report.
Pricing
Please
contact us for current pricing of mold inspection services.