Testing Process
Mold Testing Process
Perhaps there is a musty odour present. It’s possible that there have been water leaks or mould growth has been seen. Many people are terrified by the prospect of mould in their homes, but if you’ve seen the warning signs, the next and safest step is to book a mould inspection with a qualified expert who can help you understand whether or not you have a mould issue and what you can do about it.
Investigation
If you’ve recently seen roof or plumbing leaks, for example, or if you’ve had any water, moisture, or weather-related difficulties, your The Mold Girl Inc. specialist will ask you questions to determine the cause of the problem. We promise this is just a discussion and not an interrogation, so relax. As a corollary, don’t be shy about tapping the knowledge and experience of your inspector by asking them questions.
Sampling
To put it simply, mould may be found wherever. During an inspection, The Mold Girl Inc. collects samples from the air and the surface to establish the total mould count, identify the species of mould present, and pinpoint the exact location of the mould problem. Because of their small size and the ease with which they may travel on air currents, mould spores are readily transported throughout a home through the HVAC system.
You may be asking, roughly how long would this process take. How likely is it that they’ll rip up my rugs? Is there any risk involved with this procedure? When you’ve finally gotten around to scheduling a mould inspection, what should you anticipate? So, what exactly have the outcomes been like?
A qualified expert will come up to the house and explain to the owners that he and his team only do tests and not repairs or restoration. In-depth mould inspection and testing by Mold Girl Inc.
The house visit involves a thorough examination of the property and its contents via both questioning and observation. If your inspector has reason to believe that mould is present in your home, he or she will avoid disturbing any walls, baseboards, or elevated floors. The Mold Girl Inc., on the other hand, will search for pools of water and other sources of moisture. They will begin their investigation there, but will also check the basement and any other possible entry points for water. For even harder-to-find sources of moisture that might be fueling mould growth, The Mold Girl Inc. plans to use moisture metres and thermal imaging cameras. The inspector may also record visual evidence, such as digital stills or video, to supplement the report.
It is possible to detect mould spore cross-contamination and quantify mould levels by collecting air samples not just in the affected region but also in other parts of the home. Because mould is ubiquitous in the outdoors, a control sample of air is also collected there as a comparison.
In addition, surface samples are collected by using a cotton swab or a tape lift, which is a sticky microscope slide. This sample may be collected from an area where mould growth is suspected, from a flat surface where mould has fallen from the air, or from both.
Testing
Do not do your own asbestos testing. It’s outlawed in a lot of areas because of how deadly it is. In order to begin, you must seek the advice of a professional asbestos removalist who is duly certified and covered by insurance. The Mold Girl Inc. inspector will do a thorough search of your house to locate any potential sources of asbestos. After collecting a quarter-sized sample, we put it in a sealed container and ship it off to our third-party lab for examination.
After asbestos has been safely removed from a building, air samples are collected to determine whether any fibres have been discharged into the air at unsafe levels or to grant clearance for the project’s completion.
These are packaged properly and shipped to an off-site facility for examination, just like our bulk samples.
As soon as the lab results are in, The Mold Girl does an in-depth analysis of the data and writes up a specialised report. Next, we contact you with the findings over the phone, usually the next business day. Your email will then be sent to the report. Cross out that phrase. We welcome the opportunity to discuss the results with you. We’re here for you from the very beginning to the very end.
Analysis
In order to guarantee accurate findings, The Mold Girl Inc. only uses laboratories recognised by the American Industrial Hygiene Association. The Mold Girl Inc. combines those findings with what they saw and learnt throughout the investigation to provide you an in-depth, easy-to-understand report via email. Basically, the report explains the findings in plain English and provides actionable suggestions based on the data presented. You will recognise if the health of your loved ones is in danger and whether you need to seek out expert treatment. The Mold Girl Inc. completely explains the analysis and gives contact information for customers to reach them directly to answer any questions, unlike other organisations who may gather samples and deliver raw data findings to the client, leaving interpretation to be done by the client.
If mould removal and/or cleaning is required, the experts at The Mold Girl Inc. may undertake clearance testing to guarantee that the remediation contractor did a good job and that air and surface samples are back to normal.
Asbestos Testing Process
There are several contexts in which asbestos testing is useful. It is important to know whether you will be disturbing asbestos before beginning any kind of demolition, house acquisition, remodelling, or other similar project. Your health is seriously at danger if asbestos is disturbed without adequate containment.
Environmental testing by The Mold Girl Inc. is the first step in safeguarding your health and eliminating asbestos from your home. If you have any questions or concerns, a dedicated customer care relationship specialist is available to talk with you and help you find a satisfactory resolution. Every single one of those steps will be taken with you, with our full support.