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Mold tests can be divided into two categories: air and surface. If you find it necessary to perform a mold test, then it would be advisable to take at least one surface sample and one air sample along with the outside control sample.

The reason is, in some situations, you may have mold growing on a surface, yet it has not reached a point where it is releasing very many mold spores into the air. In which case, air sampling alone would provide results that did not accurately portray the extent of mold growth.

Or, you may have a situation where, in your random surface sampling, you did not sample a surface where mold was growing (or at least not at a significant level), but mold colonies throughout other parts of the home had reached a point where they were releasing substantial amounts of mold spores into the air. In this case, your surface sampling would not give you and accurate picture of the problem.

When testing surfaces we test locations that have signs of mold growth or suspect looking stains to determine if the spots or stains are mold and what types they are.When testing the air we are taking a sample or air from outside the structure and at least one air sample inside the structure and then the levels of of mold from each area are compared. In a desirable situation the mold spore levels are higher outside the structure than the levels inside the structure.When the opposite occurs then an indoor mold growth problem is suspected. 

Our typical basic Mold Inspection includes a visual inspection of the property, temperature and relative humidity level readings, moisture mapping, air sampling (at least 1 outside and 1 inside), surface sampling, lab fees, lab reports and project analysis by certified indoor air quality manager. 

Base cost for this service is $250.00

Radon is a radioactive gas.  It comes from the natural decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils. It typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Your home traps radon inside, where it can build up. Any home may have a radon problem. This means new and old homes, well-sealed and drafty homes, and homes with or without basements.

The only way to know if you have an elevated level of radon is to test. To determine if your home has elevated radon levels, we will perform a short term test of at least 48 hours. The test devices must remain undisturbed for 48 to 96 hours under closed house conditions and be placed in the lowest livable area of the home. Depending upon the results we may advise you take another short term test prior to considering mitigation.  All test results are analyzed and verified by an independent laboratory.