MOLD TESTING

A Healthy Home, LLC                          

303-989-6809                           AHealthyHomeLLC@gmail.com

Mold Testing Service performed by - Council-Certified Microbial Consultant (CMC) with 12 years of experience. All mold testing and inspections include a written report with a summary and recommendations. Mold testing analysis by Aerobiology Laboratory.


Mold Testing Options:

Level 1 Assessment – $240.
Testing and visual inspection of 1 suspect location. Includes 2 samples, visual inspection using IR camera, particle counter, moisture meter, and hygrometer; also analysis by Aerobiology Laboratory and written report by CMC, in 2 work days.

Level 2 Assessment – $320.
Testing and visual inspection of house. Includes 2 finished levels up to 3000 sq. ft., and 3 samples. Add $55 for additional levels, additional sq. ft. or additional samples. Mold visual inspection, testing and a report written by CMC; & use of IR camera, particle counter, moisture meter and hygrometer, when appropriate. Sample analysis by Aerobiology Laboratory, with results in 2 work days.

Note - Mold testing is not recommended during home inspections. Windows need to be kept closed for 12 hours before air testing.

Certified - Council-Certified Microbial Consultant "CMC" by the American Council for Accredited Certification "ACAC," formerly known as the American Indoor Air Quality Council. CMC's are required to document having 8 years of experience working with individuals that are experiencing health issues from microbial exposure; returning occupants to normal health and the structure to a normal fungal ecology. This is the highest designation for a mold inspector and qualifies the individual to make determinations on health effects from lab testing data.

Experienced – We have over 12 years experience with mold testing and inspections in Colorado.

Equipment - Infer-red Camera, Laser Particle Counter, Protimeter (moisture meter), Hygrometer, Camera, UV light.

Mold testing includes using a handheld laser particle counter. This instrument counts tiny particles in 6 size ranges real time to help steer inspectors to mold problems. It allows us to minimize the number of samples for lab analysis while maximizing the effectiveness of each sample. Infer-Red camera and Protimeter (moisture meter) are also used for mold testing when appropriate. These instruments can detect moisture inside walls that can lead to a mold problem. 

MOLD INFORMATION

What is mold?

• Microscopic organisms (fungi).
• Mold breaks down organic material.
• Wet conditions cause growth.
• Mold releases many microscopic spores.
• Mold spores are present virtually everywhere.

Aspergillus Flavus magnified x150

Conditions that promote mold growth.

• Organic food source + humidity
• Source of water
• Flooding, plumbing leaks
• Structural wood floor with poor ventilation
• Poor drainage away from the house
• Roof and gutter leaks
• Shower leaks
• Humidifiers
• Sprinkler hitting the house
• Windows leaking
• Exterior walls not breathing, causing condensation
• Breach in exterior wall allowing rain to get in
• Lumber installed with mold on it.

Penicillium mycelium (white) growing on wood joist.

Stachybotrys (black) on ceiling.

Stacybotrys on drywal behind a water heater.

Stachybotrys on ceiling from toilet leak above.

Links to other mold sites.

The EPA has a guide "A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home," for home owners about residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth. To view the publication or order a copy click the link. http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide.html The guide can also be ordered by calling the EPA at 1-800-438-4318, and asking for EPA publication 402-K-02-003.

EPA's main page for mold informaton and resources. Provided by the Indoor Air Quality Division. http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldresources.html

A HEALTHY HOME, LLC
(303) 989-6809