Professional Mold Inspections & Environmental Testing in Cochrane, AB

Mold….not a nice word or a nice thing to even consider - about the home you have just fallen in love with! nnNow, nearly every home has mold present. Some types of mold can be harmless in small amounts, while an overgrowth of mold or dangerous types - can lead to disaster.nnRemoving large amounts of mold can cost thousands of dollars – and it may even require complete renovations.n nMold inspections during conditional stage - or on possession date before you move in – or even in your current home - can assess for air quality problems, hidden moisture, and microscopic surface mold.nnTesting for MoldnnAn experienced Mold investigator like Cliff Keveryga or Carson Lisowski - can determine if your house has a mold problem. They start by investigating the home’s background. Is there a history of flooding? Has the roof or plumbing leaked?nnThey will then check for visible signs of mold, the presence of moldy odours and other indicators. This will help them determine the extent of the mold. The larger the affected areas, the higher the concentration of mold in the indoor air.nnA trained investigator like Cliff Keveryga/Carson Lisowski – will collect air samples after visually inspecting your house for mold because it can be hidden (for example, in a wall, in the attic or in the crawl space). They will collect these air samples using the proper equipment and send them to a local laboratory for analysis. Then they will go through these reports in detail with you.nnThe report and findings provided – gives you everything you need to proceed to the next step. IF there is mold – remediating the problem must be done carefully under controlled conditions. After the mold is removed, the underlying moisture problem must be fixed to prevent mold from returning.nnCall us today to learn more or book a Mold Inspection/Air Quality test.