Mold Exposure
Your Lake of the Ozarks Mold Inspector
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From the Desk of the Owner
Mold inspection and testing is a science and should not be performed by anyone with little or no training or field experience. Online training and a certificate that you completed the 1 or 2 hour course does not provide you with the credentials to be a Professional Mold Inspector or a Qualified Mold Sampler. Please keep in mind that sampling for mold is a small part of the bigger picture in the science of mold. Testing has it place, however locating and repairing the source of the moisture is the first step. This involves inspection of the interior and exterior, testing for moisture using moisture meters, infrared cameras, bore scopes, small behind the wall cameras and the knowledge to visibly look for mold. As a mold inspector the ability to understand and explain the information from lab results along with the inspection findings to the client is very important and in a way that the property owner understands. Classroom & outside training from qualified instructors, and many hours of field training to be a Mold Evaluator will provide the Property Owner with the results they are paying for. This is no time to risk the Health of yourself, your family and friends. A properly trained Mold Evaluator will also be able to provide a "Written Protocol Report" for the Remediation Company and/or Contractor.
Questions
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MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If you're a homeowner and you have had a water intrusion problem, (ie. flooding, leaking pipes or leaky roofs, etc.) and it was not cleaned up and repaired immediately, it is recommended you complete a toxic mold inspection. Otherwise, only if you have concerns or an unknown colored substance is viewed.
Q: How quickly can I schedule an appointment?
A: In most cases we can schedule an appointment within 1 - 2 business days.
Q: How long does an inspection take?
A: For small defined areas it could take 1 hour. If entire structure, 2000 square feet or less requires inspection, it usually takes about 2 to 3 hours.
Q: How much does and inspection or testing cost?
A: The cost of an inspection depends on the area of concern; one room, entire level or the entire home. Testing is done after visiting the home or business and completing an investigation. Testing gives the answer of absence or confirmation of Mold, in what concentrations and types, are found in the air. The musty odor that you may smell is in many cases the gases that molds produce.
Please Call (573 746-1881) and talk with the inspector directly with you questions and discuss costs.
Q: What is involved in your inspection?
A: We have a SOP (standard of practice) inspection checklist:
A: It is goal when buying a house, in which you know very little about to help people get to know their new home (and its history) before a purchase. These pre-purchase inspections can help a buyer understand what is going on currently in the house, despite what the disclosures say.
Q: When is payment due for the Mold Inspection?
A: Payment is due on the day of the actual inspection (unless prior arrangements have been approved and payment is through a Title Closing Company).
Q: What types of payment do you accept?
A: We accept cash and check or paypal.
Q: What kind of repair (remediation) services do you offer?
A: None, since this would pose as a potential conflict of interest.
B: Mid Missouri Mold Inspections, a division of SpyGlass Inspection Services has no vested interest in finding toxic mold in your home or office for the purpose of Remediation. We will give you only the facts, based on scientific experiments and certified laboratory results. We specialize in producing an honest, factual home or office Professional Mold Inspection.
Q: Can you recommend a Certified Remediation Company?
A: We can provide you with a listing of Certified Mold Remediators, in our area, however, we will not recommend a specific company.
Q: Does my homeowner's insurance policy cover the cost of a Mold Inspection or Remediation?
A: Most insurance companies offer small claims limits for mold remediation and testing (up to $5,000). However, a mold and fungi exclusion clause is found on most standard property policies. On these policies, mold growth is covered only if it is a direct result of fire, lightning or another "covered peril."
Q: Can I receive the Final Inspection Report by E-Mail?
A: Yes, we will send the report by E-Mail.
Q: Should I do anything special to my house before a water damage assessment/ mold inspection?
A: To achieve an accurate air quality result, it is best to keep doors and windows closed at least 48 hours before an inspection. In addition, if you are interested in the current content of moisture in a basement, for instance, it is best to turn off your dehumidifier at least 24-48 before the inspection.
The (4) most common types of Molds found during testing are shown and listed below.
If you're a homeowner and you have had a water intrusion problem, (ie. flooding, leaking pipes or leaky roofs, etc.) and it was not cleaned up and repaired immediately, it is recommended you complete a toxic mold inspection. Otherwise, only if you have concerns or an unknown colored substance is viewed.
Q: How quickly can I schedule an appointment?
A: In most cases we can schedule an appointment within 1 - 2 business days.
Q: How long does an inspection take?
A: For small defined areas it could take 1 hour. If entire structure, 2000 square feet or less requires inspection, it usually takes about 2 to 3 hours.
Q: How much does and inspection or testing cost?
A: The cost of an inspection depends on the area of concern; one room, entire level or the entire home. Testing is done after visiting the home or business and completing an investigation. Testing gives the answer of absence or confirmation of Mold, in what concentrations and types, are found in the air. The musty odor that you may smell is in many cases the gases that molds produce.
Please Call (573 746-1881) and talk with the inspector directly with you questions and discuss costs.
Q: What is involved in your inspection?
A: We have a SOP (standard of practice) inspection checklist:
- Questions about the property's maintenance and damage history.
- Visual inspection of the house, basement, crawlspace and attic (if inspector deems it safe and uncluttered).
- Visual inspection of cabinets, closets and other "behind the scenes" locations.
- Air sampling (based on the building's sq. ft.) to determine indoor air quality (if inspector recommends and is approved).
- Visual inspection in and around a/c coil and condensate drain.
- Visual inspection around building envelope exterior.
- Visual inspection inside of air handler (HVAC cabinet) and sampling (if inspector recommends and is approved).
- Moisture meter measurements on areas where water damage is prone to happen (under windows, doors, around plumbing, roof leaks, etc.)
- Digital photos of any discoloration that is suspected mold growth.
- Management of sample handling and analysis.
- Verbal and/or written expression of results.
- Written Final Inspection report, with remediation protocol, if recommended. This will be E-mailed to you or sent via 1st class mail (if you do not have access to email).
A: It is goal when buying a house, in which you know very little about to help people get to know their new home (and its history) before a purchase. These pre-purchase inspections can help a buyer understand what is going on currently in the house, despite what the disclosures say.
Q: When is payment due for the Mold Inspection?
A: Payment is due on the day of the actual inspection (unless prior arrangements have been approved and payment is through a Title Closing Company).
Q: What types of payment do you accept?
A: We accept cash and check or paypal.
Q: What kind of repair (remediation) services do you offer?
A: None, since this would pose as a potential conflict of interest.
B: Mid Missouri Mold Inspections, a division of SpyGlass Inspection Services has no vested interest in finding toxic mold in your home or office for the purpose of Remediation. We will give you only the facts, based on scientific experiments and certified laboratory results. We specialize in producing an honest, factual home or office Professional Mold Inspection.
Q: Can you recommend a Certified Remediation Company?
A: We can provide you with a listing of Certified Mold Remediators, in our area, however, we will not recommend a specific company.
Q: Does my homeowner's insurance policy cover the cost of a Mold Inspection or Remediation?
A: Most insurance companies offer small claims limits for mold remediation and testing (up to $5,000). However, a mold and fungi exclusion clause is found on most standard property policies. On these policies, mold growth is covered only if it is a direct result of fire, lightning or another "covered peril."
Q: Can I receive the Final Inspection Report by E-Mail?
A: Yes, we will send the report by E-Mail.
Q: Should I do anything special to my house before a water damage assessment/ mold inspection?
A: To achieve an accurate air quality result, it is best to keep doors and windows closed at least 48 hours before an inspection. In addition, if you are interested in the current content of moisture in a basement, for instance, it is best to turn off your dehumidifier at least 24-48 before the inspection.
The (4) most common types of Molds found during testing are shown and listed below.
Aspergilus Penicillum Stachybotrys Cladosporium