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Mold Detection Services :: What We Do

A Mold Dog enhanced inspection can reduce the area of remediation to its smallest possible dimensions and lowest possible cost. Our certified mold detection dogs tell us exactly where the mold is hiding, and our state-of-the-art toolbox gives us the confirmation, quantification and analysis needed to affect a proper cleanup and bring your building back to health.

Mold Assessment Program 1-2-3

  • 1 – Initial Non-Invasive Mold Survey
  • 2 – Mold Testing, Sampling & Investigation
  • 3 – Post-Remediation Verification & Assessment (Clearance Testing)

1: Mold & Moisture Survey
The Phase 1 Mold & Moisture Survey is a non-invasive physical survey of all accessible areas in order to identify potential mold and moisture problems. Mold growth often occurs unseen, so our highly trained specialists that are trained to gather data using state-of-the-art tools including:
  • Fact Gathering
  • Visual Inspection of Accessible Areas
  • Certified Mold-Detection Dogs (Mold Dogs)
  • Electronic Moisture Detection
The main purpose of a phase 1 Mold & Moisture Survey is to develop a mold testing or investigation strategy if necessary. The information gathered during the Phase 1 Mold & Moisture Survey enables us to eliminate much of the waste and guesswork associated with traditional mold testing during mold inspections. Instead of random air testing & surface sampling, mold testing and investigations are done where our time-tested tools and techniques. This can dramatically reduce the amount of expensive mold testing needed during proper phase 2 Mold Testing and Investigation.

Mold Lab2: Mold Testing and Investigation
The purpose of phase 2 is to investigate potential areas of concern revealed during the Phase 1 Survey, evaluate the extent of the mold problem if one is found, identify the underlying moisture problem, and plan for mold remediation, if necessary. All samples taken for analysis are sent to IMS laboratory, LLC.
Once a mold remediation company is done, and the water problem corrected, we perform Phase 3 Clearance Testing to verify the effectiveness of their work.



3: Post-Remediation (Clearance Testing)
A clearance test will be based on the following
  • Visual inspections
  • Canine Mold Detection
  • Results of air testing/sampling
  • Results of surface mold testing/sampling.
A visual inspection is performed prior to any clearance sampling, and sampling would only proceed after the mold remediation work zone has passed a visual inspection(s). A visual inspection will only be acceptable based on the following:
  • No sign of any fungal growth and/or water damage on all surfaces
  • No visible dust on surfaces.
Both viable (cultural) samples as well as non-viable (spore trap air samples and tape lifts) should be collected during clearance testing. There are instances where time & budget does not allow for cultural analysis so spore traps and/or tape lifts alone are used for final clearance. If the air tests or surface mold testing show that the work area(s) are still not sufficiently cleaned, these mold remediation area(s) must be re-cleaned and re-tested.
Depending on the results, it may be necessary to perform re-cleaning in one or more areas. If the mold remediation contractor does any re-cleaning, we re-sample those areas at the mold remediation contractor’s expense.
When the mold remediation project is complete, a Clearance Letter is provided to our customer confirming the absence of abnormal moisture levels or mold growth in the areas where the mold remediation project was performed. A copy of the final laboratory report is included with the Clearance Letter.

Additional Mold-Related Services:
Mold Prevention Consulting:
Most mold infestations we find could have been easily prevented. A minor defect or error in design or installation can create a colossal problem. The old adage holds true now more than ever: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Mold Education:
We'll train your staff to know what to look for and how to react to mold and moisture problems efficiently and effectively. Since, according to the EPA, mold growth can occur within 48 hours of a water problem, it is urgent that your staff be prepared to act quickly and appropriately to save you money, reduce liability and protect the health of your employees and tenants.

We have an affordable preventive maintenance program that can be custom designed just for your property. First a thorough inspection of the property would be completed and reviewed with your staff; at that point you would become eligible to enroll in our preventive maintenance program. It could be done on a monthly, quarterly, semi annual or annual basis.

When you are enrolled in this program you will be provided with a certificate that you can display showing you are enrolled along with the date of the last inspection.