Some common problems and warning signs bring people to our office on a regular basis, asking for assistance. Most people will notice a musty or unusual odor when there is a mold problem. After experiencing health problems or being under the weather, people may start to be concerned about their indoor air quality. We are available to perform a Orlando mold inspection. People simply seek peace of mind. Even though there might not be any specific symptoms, many people want to have their air quality tested so they can feel safe for their loved ones and their families.
Orlando mold testing and inspection is the way we collect material evidence to support our claims of what is happening in your house or business. There are standards for mold in every indoor environment. An air sample is taken from an indoor environment and compared to an outdoor sample. This provides a baseline of what is normal. A surface sample should be taken if there is any visible growth. The physical sample and the type of mold present in the air will help us determine the source of the issue. Swab samples can also be useful for another reason. You should also be able to take swabs of certain types of toxic mold such as black toxic mould.
A moisture inspection involves visual inspection of all areas of the property in order to detect hidden mold problems. A moisture inspection is also included with our radiowave moisture meters. We will inspect any areas that are likely to be high-moisture, as well as areas of visible moisture staining. We will look inside the HVAC system to see if there is any microbial growth. Our Thermal Imaging camera will be used during our inspection to locate active moisture which is not visible to naked eye.
Can mold be wiped off?Mildew refers to certain kinds of mold or fungus. The term mildew is often used generically to refer to mold growth, usually with a flat growth habit. Molds include all species of microscopic fungi that grow in the form of multicellular filaments, called hyphae.
If you go the DIY route while testing for black mold, you will need to purchase a mold testing kit from a hardware or home repair store, take samples of the air and affected areas yourself, and then send these in to a testing facility, which will report back as to which type of mold is present.
When testing the air for mold, the best option is typically an air pump that collects samples for evaluation in a laboratory. However, some mold test kits use collection film or petri dishes exposed to the air as a means of testing for mold.