Inspections

Pre-inspection information

Before we inspect, we conduct a thorough survey to determine the level of risk for toxic mould contamination.

Here is a sample of some of the questions we ask:

• What is the building's use (residence, rental, or commercial building)?

• How old is the building and what is the history?

• How is the drainage around the building?

• What is the exterior of the building composed of?

• Are there bushes/trees next to the building?

• Is their a lot of organic debris around the building?

• What is the shade level around the building?

• Was their any previous professional mould testing/sampling done?

• What were the results?

• Was the problem fixed?

Mould problems can be visible as well as hidden

You may know that you have a mould contamination problem because you have active visible mould growth on a wall, in a closet, an attic or basement for example. You may also have a mould growth problem that is not visible. Mould can grow hidden from view for a considerable period of time behind drywall, under floors, behind wall paper and under carpets for example, and only by performing sampling and laboratory analysis will the extent of the problem be determined. Based on the findings of the inspection a remediation strategy can be determined.

Basic mould inspection and testing

When you schedule an appointment, a Certified Mould Inspector will conduct visual inspections inside and outside the building including basements, crawl spaces and attics. Based on the findings of the visual inspections, more extensive investigation, sampling and testing may be required.

More extensive investigation and testing can include:

1. Fiber Optic inspection inside walls.

2. Air sample testing for airborne mould spores.

3. Physical (Bulk/Surface) Sampling.

4. Carpet and furniture testing.

5. Cultures for lab testing to identify mould species.

6. A complete Indoor Environmental Assessment.

7. A written report of findings and recommendations.

Indoor Environmental Assessment

INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

Sometimes the cause of Health problems is linked to other aspects of the indoor environment which may or may not include mould contamination. In these situations we recommend that an Indoor Environmental Testing firm be retained to do a complete analysis of the indoor environment. These inspections are typically more expensive but encompass a much wider range of potential problems. A standard Indoor Environmental Assessment will include a visual inspection as well as an instrument survey. The instrument survey would included:

1. Temperature, Relative Humidity

2. Carbon Dioxide levels

3. Total Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

4. Total Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds (MVOCs)

5. Laser Particle Count of particulate in the air, ductwork, etc.

6. Thermal Imaging of ceilings, walls and floors for hidden thermal and moisture issues

7. Moisture mapping using moisture meter