SEE SPOT GO TESTING & MOLD INSPECTION

Mold inspection and testing services are offered by See Spot Go. We have qualified certified technicians in our offices.
We provide results for mold testing usually within 48-72 hours from the date of the sampling for non-viable samples. The samples taken (viable samples) require culturing in the laboratory. This can take 10-14 days.
See Spot Go's mold inspection consists of a visual inspection of the entire home, including the garage, basement and attic. If any suspect area(s) are discovered either a swab/or tape lift sample will be taken in addition to a control of the same area. In addition to the swab or tape lifts, three (3) air samples will be taken, one from the suspect area(s) the second from a control area and the third will be taken outside the home for comparison purposes.
The report will include all sample results, description of the type of mold(s) detected, recommendations on remediation, and remediation contractors in the area, as well as a ball park figure on the cost to remediate.
All information will be shared only with the person who orders the inspection. See Spot Go will not release any information unless we have prior permission.

Initially, a walk through evaluation is made to attempt to identify potential sources of mold amplification. Mold needs a source of moisture, a food source, and proper temperature. Because mold will grow well at room temperature, a control is achieved through adequate filtration and control of moisture. Areas which have poor filtration and a source of moisture are likely to be sources for mold amplification.
A walk through investigation will look for possible sources of mold amplification. These include: visible filamentous mold growth, water damage, poor housekeeping, poor ventilation, and inadequate filtration.
If the technician finds an amplification area a sample is taken. The organisms present in the sample have a bearing on whether or not an area is considered a problem. Air samples will be taken indoors as well as outdoors for comparision purposes. A total of 3 air samples are taken.
There are at present no strict numerical guidelines which are appropriate for assessing whether the contamination in an area is acceptable or not. Further investigation of contamination sources is warranted in the following circumstances:
• Any single spore count indoors is 10x (ten times) greater than outdoor mold counts. (Comparing indoor and outdoor ratios).
• Organisms are present in the indoor sample and not in the outdoor sample.
• The predominant organism found in the indoor sample is different then the predominant organism in the outdoor sample.
If any of these conditions are met and the organism is capable of producing a carcinogen (e.g., aflatoxin produced by Aspergillus flavus), the spores may be toxic by inhalation (eg., satratoxin H in the case of Stachybotrys atra.) The production of the toxin is very dependent on the source of nutrition for the organism.
Aggressive sampling and sampling of suspected sources of mold organisms is often warranted. The amount of mold present in an air sample is highly variable. Changes in airflow, humidity, light level and temperature can all trigger a spore release.
Is the mold detected a problem or not?
The general rule of thumb is IF:
• The numbers are high ( air or swab).
• Mold indoors are different from outdoors or noncompliant controls.
• The molds are allergenic or toxic.
• The area is likely to be disturbed.
• There is or was a source of water or high relative humidity, and people are occupying this area or have contact with air from this location.
• There are immune compromised individuals with elevated sensitivity to molds.
...THEN there may be a problem.

For more information, see www.epa.gov/iaq.molds.

 

 

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Covington 901-475-9098
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