Mold & Indoor Air Quality

People commonly associate believe that black mold is toxic. While this can be true, there are many species of mold of many different colors. Any mold that has a negative impact on your health and wellbeing is toxic and should be addressed.

Air sample may or may not be a part of our Indoor Air Quality Assessment. We generally do not offer air sampling as a stand-alone service. Mold is a natural organism found in the air we breathe every day. Air sampling can lead to false assumptions if the results are judged alone. In certain cases, however, air samples may be a useful tool to help identify the source of mold in your home. We use air sampling on a case-by-case basis when the circumstances are appropriate.

Home inspectors will likely find obvious mold growth, and they can identify water leaks or damp environments than may foster mold growth. Home inspectors are not typically trained to find hidden mold sources and that is beyond the scope of most home inspections.

That depends on your particular case. Often mold can be cleaned with minimal disruption to your home. Other cases will require more extensive removal of walls and floors. We will help guide you through determining what is appropriate in your particular case.

That is a decision you will need to make for yourself. Most often mold presents temporary symptoms that go away once the mold is removed. In other cases, people will need to cleanse the toxins from their body before they begin to feel better. You should consider your own symptoms and consult with a doctor when deciding if you can safely stay in your home after you have discovered mold.