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The purpose
of testing is to identify what types of molds are present
on surfaces and in the air.
Identification and quantification is
useful data in determining proper remediation procedures as well as
the seriousness of potential health risks.
The 5 levels of inspection
services that have been formed, are endorsed by ESA and
are used in the mold inspection standards and protocols
used by many certified
mold inspectors in
virginia, maryland and washington, dc.
These services
range from an mold inspection that
is requested in a specific defined
area, to a mold inspection that can
produce mold remediation specifications.
All of the services have a clear understanding and written explanation,
within the inspection agreement, of what will be inspected.
Limited
Sampling:
The purpose of Limited
Mold Sampling is to detect the presence of the
mold contamination in client defined areas of
the home.
A surface
sample can be taken directly from a surface
(approx. one square inch). Surface
samples can be taken by tape lift imprints,
cotton swabs receptacles, or bulk sampling
(an actual piece of a surface).
An
air sample is a representation of mold
spores in the air based on the actual
number of spores captured in a canister
known as a spore trap.
Air
sampling is an accurate wat to
determine if an elevated mold spore condition
may exist because it reveals not only
what types of mold are in the air but,
how much of each type mold spores as
well.
This
service provides a fast economical method
to determine if and what type of molds
are in that defined area.
The limitation
of this service are that other sources
of mold may be present in the home.
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Mold
Screen:
This level of mold
inspecting utilizes a visual assessment of the
entire home, identifies "red flags" for mold,
and a limited sampling for mold.
If "red flags" are found, the client will be advised and
offered the chance for additional sampling.
The Mold Screen Inspection is the most popular inspection
service for Home Sale Transactions.
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Mold
Survey:
The value of this
service is that it identifies, determines cause
and provides corrective measures for all mold
sources discovered in the entire home.
This service is mainly used once a problem has been identified
and remediation specifications are needed to be produced
by the Certified Industrial Hygienist.
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Clearance
Mold Testing:
Clearance Mold testing
is designed to determine the success of the mold
remediation efforts.
A containment area has been established and mold remediation
was done within that contained area.
A Clearance Test is performed after the remediation work
is done.
The purpose is to ensure that the remediation was successful.
The cost and procedure
for clearance
testing varies
from one inspection company to another.
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Post-Cleaning
Mold Testing:
Post-Cleaning Mold
Testing is also designed to determine the success
of mold remediation efforts.
The difference
between Clearance and Post-Cleaning Testing
is no containment will be in place.
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Mold Free Home Va Services
the District of Columbia, the Washington, DC Metro Area
of Maryland and Virginia Regions.
Moldfreehomeva LLC is a Licensed and Insured Company.
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