Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Do you perform testing for other problems, such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide?

Answer: Yes, we can test for formaldehyde, CO2 and CO.

Question: How accurate are air mold tests?

Answer: Air sampling is the most accurate way of determining exposure.

Question: Are evening or weekend appointments available?

Answer: Yes they are. Please call or text to inquire.

Question: We smell a musty odor in our home but don't see mold. How is the air tested?

Answer: Air sampling is performed, with specialized equipment, to access the level of mold. Sampling often provides positive identification of the existence of non-visible mold.

Question: I had an unused washer water connection covered with drywall. Now there's an odor coming from that area. Is there a way to test inside the wall?

Answer: Yes. A wall cavity adapter is used to obtain an air sample from inside the wall.

Question: My allergist recommended having my home tested for mold. Do the results show the specific types of mold found?

Answer: Yes. Different species of mold are identified with spore count. The spore count helps determine the severity of the mold problem.

Question: A friend had his house tested for mold by another company. He was sent a lab report but didn't understand it. Do you interpret the lab report?

Answer: Great question. Lab reports are not easy to interpret. We email the lab report to our clients and explain in writing, what the results mean. We then make recommendations on how to proceed. We're happy to answer specific questions regarding the lab report.

Question: Several years ago, I had a house tested for mold. Although I suspected the crawl space was the problem, the inspector told me that he would not enter the crawl space and it was not necessary. We found out later that the crawl space was actually the problem. Do you inspect and test crawl spaces?

Answer: Crawl spaces are often the culprit. We inspect and test crawl spaces when applicable.