Mold Inspection In South Florida
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Mold Inspection in south Florida
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Welcome to the home of COREQ Mold Analysis, one of the most trusted mold inspection companies in Florida. If you are looking for someone to evaluate your home or office and to check for signs of mold, it is imperative to use someone that does not do remediation in the mold process to get an unbiased opinion.
COREQ Mold Analysis offers unbiased mold inspection and testing so that we have the best interest of each client at the center of every investigation. Dealing with mold can be very confusing if you have never had to deal with it in the past. At COREQ Mold Analysis we can point out exactly where you need to start to rectify your problems with mold and help you find the best solutions for your unique situation. We will answer all your questions throughout this website so that you can make the best decision for your family or business. If at any time you feel you would rather speak to a live person, please give us a call and talk to one of our friendly staff will be glad to help assist you personally.
If you can see mold, you may think it is a waste of money to hire someone to inspect for mold still, but you should have a much better understanding of why it is still vital after reading the material on this website. It is crucial to not only know you have mold or not but to also understand how widespread the problem may be and what steps are necessary to fix it.
How do you know if a mold inspection is necessary?
If any of the following things occur in your home or business, then you will certainly want to set up a mold inspection specialist to come out.
- Signs of recent water damage.
- Any places where you can see mold growing.
- If anyone in your home or office has recently developed any strange illnesses or health issues.
- If you detect any musty or moldy smells.
- If you want to make sure you are living in a safe and healthy environment.
- To protect yourself when conducting any real estate transactions.
People in all the situations above need to know if they have any mold problems and if so where they are located and to what extent the problem has developed. Often finding the actual source is difficult for the untrained person.
Mold Spores air samples
Is Mold dangerous?
There is mold all around us, and most of it is perfectly harmless. There are acceptable levels of mold before you need to worry. Testing is necessary to know for sure if a building has a degree of mold that is harmful or not to the air quality. Our inspectors can give you sound peace of mind about the quality of the air you and your family or co-workers are breathing in each day. This is what makes our service so valuable because testing from COREQ Mold Analysis will give you the proof as to the quality air you are breathing in your home or office. Any mold remediation company should support a third party company like COREQ Mold Analysis to come in to do an inspection and mold testing to get a better picture of the precise problems and what needs to be done to fix them. Customers benefit from our being a part of the ongoing process because our sample collection lets them know precisely where the problems are and precisely how to address them for the best results. Just knowing how far the mold has spread is invaluable. Once you know where the issues are steps can be taken to contain the mold from spreading and help save on the cost of restoration.
You should consider a mold inspection and mold testing if any of the following conditions are present:
1. Even if no physical signs of mold is present if you can smell mold it is best to have an inspection to locate where it may be hiding and check to see if there is indeed a high mold count.
2. Mold can often start inside the walls if moisture has gotten inside of Condensation can usually occur after plumbing leaks or areas where water has been standing for any length of time.
3. Unexplained health issues may be just caused to check for mold within your home or office. Sometimes doctors have a difficult time pinpointing the exact cause for symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, sore throats or other symptoms. Mold testing can help eliminate possible issues caused by allergies from the mold and help narrow down possible causes of the discomfort.
4. Mold testing can help protect buyers and sellers from potential legal issues should problems from mold further down the line become evident.
5. Testing may be a good idea where a landlord and tenant cannot agree as to whether there is a problem involving mold.
6. Anytime you think you can smell mold but cannot be sure testing may be necessary.
7. Some homeowners want to make sure the quality of air in their home is the best it can be, so they may wish to have it tested to be sure.
8. Post Mold Removal Clearance Testing helps to adequately resolve to ensure that any previous mold issues and that mold counts have returned to normal levels of the environment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What health risks should I be concerned about for my family and me?
Anyone who is exposed to mold on a long-term basis will likely begin to exhibit symptoms for various health issues. Elevated mold levels can cause all kinds of allergy symptoms when exposed to mold for an extended period. Even slightly elevated levels of mold can affect some people very adversely. The range of symptoms varies from person to person. People with already compromised immune systems, the elderly, young children are usually the most affected by mold issues. Some common areas that people experience health issues from mold include:
- Mental or neurological symptoms
- Respiratory symptoms
- Vision and Eye problems such as dry eyes
- Circulatory problems
- Skin problems
- And other illnesses and disorders
If a Mold Inspector finds mold, what should I do? Vacate my home?
When you hire a mold inspector, they will provide you with a plan of action, and from the lab results, they will be able to help you decide if you should leave the premised during the remediation for the mold. Typically they can isolate the work area where evacuation is not necessary. If the spore count is unusually high or you have adverse reactions to the mold it might be warranted to remove yourself from the building until the remediation is completed.
Are Stachybotrys chartarum and acute idiopathic pulmonary hemorrhage common among infants?
There is not any concrete evidence that Stachybotrys has been linked to hemorrhaging and death in infants. However, it is always best to protect young children from any avoidable you possible dangers that might affect their health. Black mold is not something you would want a child of any age exposed too.
Can I provide you with a sample of mold from within my home to have it tested?
While we can have a surface sample that you collect analyzed we recommend always to have a full inspection if you suspect a problem with mold is present. Air quality is one of the biggest concerns when dealing with mold. Surface samples are limited in what information they can tell you. They may tell you what species of mold you have in your home or business, but they cannot address your air quality. We always collect two air samples, upon arriving at your building. We take one form the outside and one from the inside. This helps us determine if there are indeed elevated spore counts. To do our job effectively, we need to decide what kind of spores are present if any and how much or it is there. This helps us identify and recommend the best course of action.
Is Stachybotrys Chartarum common?
You are most likely safe from toxic black mold unless you have had some water or moisture issue in the past. Having Stachybotrys or black mold in your home is uncommon. A lot of the mold people think is black mold is not black mold. Stachybotrys needs a non-porous surface to colonize and grow.
Are Over-the-Counter Home Mold Tests Kits a Rip-off?
- One of the most significant disadvantages of using a home mold test kit is that you do not have a professional inspector to interpret the results of the tests which can lead to errors and give misleading results which can often lead to thousands of dollars in damages that could have otherwise been prevented if discovered in the early stages.
- All homes have small amounts of mold present. So an over-the-counter home mold test kit that confirms the presence of some mold is not very helpful by itself.
- Home Mold Test Kits are of little use if you cannot see the mold because they do not help you locate it. You cannot tell how severe your mold problem is using a kit when you cannot see the mold.
- It is imperative to have a visual inspection by a professional mold inspector who has been trained to recognize and locate mold issues and problems that otherwise might stay hidden.
- The U.S. Government EPA says that “Sampling for mold should be conducted by professionals who have specific experience in designing mold sampling protocols, sampling methods, and interpreting results. Sample analysis should follow analytical methods recommended by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), or other professional organizations.”
COREQ Mold Analysis
Phone Number:
(833) 668 – MOLD (6653)
Address:
902 Clint Moore Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33487
