Is your home showing signs of mold growth? Richmond VA Mold Removal Experts can assist you in identifying the source of your concern. Our reliable team will thoroughly assess your home or commercial building and come up with the best possible solution based on the needs of your property. Get in touch with us if you need mold inspection services.
Richmond has a high moisture level, and there could be many instances of mold growing in your area. If left untreated, it can become destructive and dangerous, making your repairs more expensive and putting your health at risk. To prevent this from happening, it’s a good idea to have your property inspected for any mold growth.
Is mold inspection necessary?
The need for a mold inspection always depends on the goal of the inspection process. While it’s true that mold that you can clearly see inside your house isn’t something that will need an inspection. However, if mold is growing behind walls, ceilings, floors, mold inspection is necessary in order to determine the extent of the mold growth.
Another reason why a mold inspection is important is to determine the cause of mold growth in your property. Most of the time, you can tell mold infesting your house but not the exact cause of the problem. If you need to determine the possible source of moisture, you need the services of a mold inspection expert.
If you are looking to see if any structures have been damaged by mold growth, a mold inspection may also be necessary. Mold can grow in hidden spaces, and a mold inspection with mold testing is the only way to find hidden mold growths. That being said, you can prevent unseen mold from spreading and causing further damage to your home.
When to get a mold inspection?
Even if you don’t see mold in your house, you could still have mold on your property. Mold can grow in your ducts or behind your walls where they might escape your sight. So you may want to ask when to get a mold inspection? Here are the following possible situations that might help you consider that it’s time to get an expert to inspect your home for mold:
Presence of water
When you have a flooded basement, a leaky roof, or a pipe break that splattered water all over your kitchen, a mold inspection is needed. A damp, wet area that has remained moist for more than 24 hours is likely to be contaminated by mold.
If you’re planning to buy a new home
The only way to find out if the house you’re planning to buy is infested by mold is through mold inspection.
An unoccupied house for a long time
A house that has been vacant for an extended period of time could cause mold to grow. This is especially true when humidity levels are extremely high in some places.
After undergoing mold remediation
After a mold problem has been dealt with, regular mold inspection is a good idea to ensure you got all of it.
Visible mold
Seeing mold in your home doesn’t mean you can skip mold inspection. Checking your home for mold is still necessary to make sure that you find it all. You might discover that mold infestation is spreading extensively into your house.
How is mold inspection done?
Mold inspection involves a visual inspection of your house. Mold inspectors usually make use of flashlights or tools for accessing restricted areas. They typically ask you for specific areas where you see mold or if there have been water leaks or damage in the past. Inspectors could also go over the house thoroughly by accessing hidden space for possible mold growth. If risk factors for mold growth are present but no mold growth is visible, the mold inspector will collect air samples using an air impaction sampler, cassette sampler, or airborne-particle collector. This sample will then be taken to a lab and and analyzed for mold spores. If sufficient levels of mold is detected, the inspector will then ask you and suggest developing a remediation plan.
How much does a mold inspection cost?
The cost of mold inspection depends on the size of the house. For small to medium-sized houses that are below 4,000 square feet, a mold inspection costs approximately $300 to $400. The cost increases if your home exceeds 4,000 feet. The fee excludes any additional testing.
If you have questions about mold growth or potential mold growth, Richmond VA Mold Removal Experts can perform the inspection for free if you call us at our office.