What are Black Mold Inspections and Why Are They Needed?

A mold inspection is an evaluation of a property to find out if there are any signs of fungal growth on the building material or anywhere else within the property. The focal point of a mold inspection should be on the interior of the structure, and scrutiny of exterior areas may also be necessary during the inspection process. The process involves a complete visual analysis of the premises by a trained and certified inspector. Other aspects of our San Francisco mold inspection service include moisture testing and leak detection to document the indoor environmental conditions and to locate any potential sources of moisture that could be cause mold growth or water damage. If any water damage has taken place, we recommend that a mold inspection be conducted. Water damage could be caused something as minor as a slow leak under a sink or a major household flood. When an area of the floor, carpet, wall, cabinet, ceiling or other part of a property becomes saturated with water or sewage, mold can quickly become a problem.

Mold testing should be included with any mold inspection performed in San Francisco. Mold testing involves the taking of surface and air samples at a property for scientific confirmation of any suspect visual mold growth or when mold growth is suspected, but not seen. Testing of the air in San Francisco involves the testing of the outdoor air as well so as there is a basis for comparison to samples taken indoors. Beyond certain variations, such as with chemical air pollution, the outdoor air in San Francisco should be much healthier than the indoor air. Our mold inspection samples are sent to Microstest Labs where a full report will be constructed based on the lab results, visual inspection notes, any recommendations and an estimate for mold remediation work in any areas that have been found to have fungal contamination. Sampling includes Indoor Air Quality as well as surface samples in our basic mold inspection package. Specific sampling can be done based on your particular needs.

A San Francisco mold inspection can either be a preemptive or preliminary action, for instance when performed on a property you are considering purchasing , or it can be mandatory in the event of known mold infestation. Either way, mold control and remediation in San Francisco is a critical component of property ownership and management.