Mold Facts

Space Coast Inspections, LLC Ph: 321/626-4190 Phone 321◦626◦4190
Mold Inspections

Water intrusion or leaks are common in homes and businesses located throughout the United States. According to US Government Statistics, approximately 30% of the homes built have some type of leakage problem. Damaged homes and office buildings are extremely vulnerable to microbial growth. The moisture associated with flooding, faulty piping, and roof leaks promote the growth of fungi, which may produce powerful toxins called Mycotoxins. Mycotoxins may cause serious health effects and can be ingested, inhaled, or come in contact with the skin. Molds that are potential producers of Mycotoxins are Fusarium, Penicillium, Aspergillius and Stachybotrys.

Proven microbial sampling techniques must be used to determine the extent of microbial infestation and guide the remediation contractor to return the working or living environment to acceptable conditions.

Space Coast Home Inspectors LLC specialize in the performance of indoor air quality investigations by implementing the following protocol:

At Space Coast Home Inspectors LLC, we provide detailed reports that include Cause and Origin, Moisture Measurements, Site Diagrams, Infrared and Digital Photographs and Conclusions. We can also provide Remediation Protocols and Clearance Testing.

Of these four things, moisture is the ONLY controllable variable. Using our infrared camera thermography, we can pinpoint the location of moisture in homes and buildings. Most of these cannot be seen by the naked eye, especially in the early stages before staining occurs. Once isolated, these areas can be scheduled for sample testing for mold. If the test is positive, then the mold needs to be removed.

Damage to structures is caused indirectly from captured moisture. It can be significant. Moisture is the primary source of attraction for pests, insects, rodents, spiders, and many popular species of termites. Without moisture, most species of termite and most mold forms would not be attracted to the structure.

MOLD INSPECTIONS INCLUDE:

BASIC MOLD INSPECTION: This service includes a visual inspection with the use of detection equipment. No laboratory samples are collected. (This service is included in our REAL ESTATE SALE inspections, at NO additional cost)

ADVANCED MOLD INSPECTION: This service includes a visual inspection employing detection equipment, documentation of the issues along with the necessary laboratory samples to confirm mold amplification and an extremely detailed report outlining the conditions present, recommendations for the remediation required and both Infrared images and Digital photographs.

PRV (Post Remediation Verification) This is also known as Clearance testing. This involves testing to confirm that the mold removal (Remediation) has been done properly and that re-occupying the building or home is safe.

QA/PROJECT MANAGEMENT: This Quality Assurance service is available for large projects where a “third party” Project Management is desired for the overview of a Remediation Contractor, with written Progress Reports.