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Performing Infrared Home Inspections In The Following Utah counties:
Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, Tooele, Summit, Weber (Limited areas in Weber County)
Performing Infrared Home Inspections In The Following Utah cities:
Alpine, American Fork, Benjamin, Bennion, Bingham Canyon, Bluffdale, Bountiful, Brigham City, Canyon Rim, Cedar City, Ceder Hills, Centerville, Clearfield, Clinton, Copperton, Cottonwood Heights, Cottonwood, Draper, Eagle Mountain, East Millcreek, Emigration, Farmington, Fruit Heights, Granger, Grantsville, Heber, Herriman, Highland, Holladay, Kaysville, Kearns, Lakeshore, Lakeview, Layton, Lehi, Lindon, Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, Mapleton, Midvale, Millcreek, Mount Olympus, Murray, North Davis, North Salt Lake, Oquirrh, Orem, Palmyra, Park City, Payson, Pleasant Grove, Provo, Richfield, Riverton, Roy, Salem, Salt Lake City, SLC, Sandy, Santaquin, Saratoga Springs, Smithfield, South Davis, South Jordan, South Salt Lake, Spanish Fork, Springville, Syracuse, Taylorsville, Tooele, Val Verta, Washington, West Jordan, West Point, West Valley, Woods Cross
As an added service in addition to our home inspections, Behind The Scenes Home Inspections can assess and test for possible mold issues with air sample testing, surface sample testing, carpet fiber testing, and moisture level testing.
Our Certified Mold Inspector will determine whether harmful molds are present in a home and can assess the extent of moisture levels in related areas of the home.
- Exposure to bacterial and fungus in the air inside of homes has emerged as a significant health problem in residential homes as well as in business and school settings.
- There are numerous types of molds, some of which can be poisonous and toxic to humans.
- Molds can create a large range of health problems depending on the exposure and tolerance levels of different persons. Those that can be affected most are listed below, but any person can be affected depending on their body's particular tolerance levels.
Young Children Elderly People Pregnant Mothers Persons with asthma or breathing problems Persons with lower immune systems Persons undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation treatmentsWhole-House Mold Screening:
A highly accurate procedure that will "screen" the home for mold problems and determine whether harmful mold is present in a home even when no visible signs of mold are present:
- A complete visual inspection of the home for "Red Flag" concerns that can be signs of mold related issues, including many out-of-sight areas that can be high risk mold areas.
- Collect air samples inside and outside the home for lab analysis of airborne mold spores to determine what molds are present, and saturation levels.
- Collect dust/air samples from deep in the carpet fibers for lab analysis that will indicate any past mold related issues that may have been "cleaned up or covered up".
- Additional surface samples may be taken for lab analysis to test areas of visible mold to determine if mold is a health risk to YOU or your or your family.
- All mold service fees include all associated lab fees and shipping of samples. These samples are quickly handled and processed by our inspector and our professional lab partners.
- A lab written report will be provided after the mold screening process, along with a simpler summary of my analysis of the lab report.
- The lab report and summary will be emailed to you following the lab's analysis of the samples we collected, and provide you with detailed information on the types of mold, the levels of mold, and the potential harmful effects of the mold found in the home.- Our inspector and the lab are always available for follow-up consultation to help you determine the course of action if harmful molds are found in the home.
Limited Area Mold Sampling:
A professional procedure involving the visual inspection and mold sample collection in "client defined area" in the home for mold problems to determine whether harmful mold is present in the area of concern in the home:
- A visual inspection of only the areas within a home that you wish to have inspected/tested for mold concerns that can be signs of mold related issues, including testing moisture levels behind building materials.
- Collect appropriate number of related mold samples for lab analysis of possible mold spores to determine what molds are present, and saturation levels.
- Additional surface samples may be taken for lab analysis to test areas of visible mold to determine if mold is a health risk to YOU or your or your family.
- All mold service fees include all associated lab fees and shipping of samples. These samples quickly handled and processed by our inspector and our professional lab partners.
- A mold analysis report will be emailed to you following the lab's analysis of the samples we collected, and provide you with detailed information on the types of mold, the levels of mold, and the potential harmful effects of the mold found in the limited area of the home you desired to be tested.
- Our inspector and the lab are always available for follow-up consultation to help you determine the course of action if harmful molds are found in the home.
Why is mold growing in my home?
Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees. Indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked eye and float through outdoor and indoor air. Mold may begin growing indoors when mold spores land on surfaces that are wet. There are many types of mold, and none of them will grow without water or moisture.
Can mold cause health problems?
Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless mold spores land on a wet or damp spot and begin growing. Molds have the potential to cause health problems. Molds produce allergens, irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances.
Allergic reactions to mold are common and include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash. Molds can also cause asthma attacks in people with asthma who are allergic to mold.
How do I get rid of mold?
It is impossible to get rid of all mold and mold spores indoors, but indoor mold growth can be controlled by controlling moisture indoors. If there is mold growth in your home, you must clean up the mold and also fix the water problem. If you clean up the mold, but don't fix the water problem, the mold problem most likely will return.
Who should do the cleanup?
If the moldy area is less than about 10 square feet, you can probably handle the job yourself. However:
If there has been a lot of water damage, and/or mold growth covers more than 10 square feet, consult the EPA's Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings. Although focused on schools and commercial buildings, this document is applicable to other building types.
If you choose to hire a contractor (or other professional service provider) to do the cleanup, make sure the contractor has experience cleaning up mold. Check references and ask the contractor to follow the EPA's Mold Remediation guidleines, or the guidelines of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
If you suspect that the heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) system may be contaminated with mold, consult the EPA's Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned? before taking further action. Do not run the HVAC system if you know or suspect that it is contaminated with mold - it could spread mold throughout your home.
If the water and/or mold damage was caused by sewage or other contaminated water, then call in a professional who has experience cleaning and fixing buildings damaged by contaminated water.
If you have health concerns, consult a health professional before starting cleanup.
For more information, read the EPA's A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home.
The above information is provided as a public service by the Environmental Protection Agency for educational purposes.
Mold: (filamentous fungi)
Mold is a fuzzy growth on moist organic matter by several types of fungi. Mildew is mold growing on fabric.
The quantity of mold fragments and spores needed to cause health problems varies from person to person. Besides inhalation, people can become exposed to mold through skin contact and eating moldy food.
Toxic molds can produce several toxic chemicals called mycrotoxins that can damage your health. These chemicals are present on the spores and small mold fragments that are released into the air.
MOLD AND REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
The media has brought much attention to the concerns of indoor mold, so it’s a common concern for homeowners and buyers. It's common to find mold even in all homes, even newer homes. Whether you’re selling your current home or looking into buying one, it is important to get a mold inspection/screening. Presence of active mold can drastically affect the value of a home.
HOME SELLERS: A mold inspection will either positively reinforce the homes value or make you aware of any problems that could otherwise cause delays or deal breakers once you’ve found a buyer. A professional mold inspection/screening will give you a detailed report from an expert before you put the home up in the market. Imagine showing a “clean bill of health” to potential buyers to avoid concerns – they’ll be impressed by your thoroughness and provide you an edge over the next potential home they may choose.
HOME BUYERS: Getting a mold inspection/screening will ensure that you’re family's health is not at risk and you will not be broadside later by possible costly clean up or highly expensive remediation costs that could end up being the difference between that great deal you got on your home, or the potential money pit you could be stuck with.
- Mold creates airborne spores that pose a larger health concern because they become and can be inhaled, and also cause the mold to continue spreading throughout the home.
- The health related problems associated with exposure to mold range from allergic reactions, to respiratory tract inflammation, toxic effects from microtoxins, and infections.
- Some molds can be extremely dangerous such as legionella, which is the cause of Legionnaires Disease.
- The most common symptoms of mold exposure are runny nose, eye irritation, cough, congestion, and aggravation of asthma. Individuals with persistent health problems that appear to be related to mold or other types of air quality contaminant exposure should see their physicians for a referral to specialists who are trained in occupational/environmental medicine or related specialties and are knowledgeable about these types of exposures.
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Additional Services Available As Well:
- Invasive Mold Sampling (behind walls)
- Post Clean-up Mold Screening/Testing
- Post Mitigation Mold Screening/Testing
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