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| Preliminary Mold Evaluation - Service Overview | |
| Our mold expert visits your home or place of business and makes an assessment of the conditions. Based on this assessment, the next step can be determined, which may include more extensive investigation of the mold problem or the development of a proposal (including scope of work) to fix the mold problem and / or improve indoor environmental conditions. | |
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What
we do
A Preliminary Mold Evaluation is a consulting service offered by Indoor Air Professionals,
Inc. in the greater Buffalo and Rochester Markets. We set up an appointment to
visit your house, and based on our experience in fixing mold problems, we usually
will recommend one of two courses of action: 1) treatment and / or remediation,
or 2) more extensive evaluation. If mold contamination is visibly or suspected
to be wide spread, we may recommend more extensive evaluation from an independent
environmental specialist with a building science background. Once the extent of
the contamination is well defined and the water or moisture solution is clearly
remedied, a scope of work and proposal for remediation of the mold can be developed.
In any event, the moisture (or condensation, humidity) problem must be addressed
first in order to successfully remediate the mold problem. We highly recommend that the buyer of any mold services be familiar with EPA guidelines for mold assessment and remediation. Click below to link to this web site:
How we do it
We take a look at the area(s) in question and make our recommendations in context
of the EPA Guidelines for Mold Assessment and Remediation. Our Preliminary Mold
Evaluation is based primarily on visual observation. At this step of the process
we do not conduct any destructive evaluations, i.e. confirming the presence of
hidden mold. Occasionally, we may use a moisture meter to determine the moisture
content of a particular surface. We may also conduct some surface screening samples
to verify surface discoloration is microbial and not simply soot or staining from
other causes.
Is microbial sampling performed?
This depends on several variables. Different types of samples and analysis may
be required based on project variables. Timing is another variable. Sampling/analysis
is sometimes helpful when there is a need to establish baseline levels prior to
a remediation project. Sometimes it is relevant to determine if levels and/or
types of species are above background levels (i.e. outdoor levels).
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How
much does the service cost?
Rebates on consulting service If needed, who provides the next level of investigation?
In cases where there is extensive contamination, we recommend that a third party
environmental specialist is hired, independent of Indoor Air Professionals. This
consultant usually takes (additional) samples, and conducts a more thorough evaluation
to determine the extent of the contamination. The consultant also develops a specification,
including protocols for remediation. In addition, this third party specialist
usually conducts "clearance testing" at the completion of the remdiation
project to confirm the space has been properly remediated.
Reducing Your Risk
Proper assessment and remediation procedures are critical to providing a successful
project. Taking short cuts always involves risk. When it comes to the safety and
health of your family or building occupants, you want to make sure the team you
hire has the experience and credentials to provide you with the assurance you
need. We look forward to being of service to you. Please call us: Indoor Air Professionals, Inc. Bflo: 716-683-3000 Roch: 585-427-8020 Ask for our mold division.
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