We also provide mold testing and moisture inspections for real estate transactions. This service helps you to make better informed decisions by identifying mold and moisture issues prior to you buying the property.
All work involved in mold remediation is performed by mold specialists. They are supervised by an expert State of Florida mold remediation specialist. Each participant receives year-round, continuing learning and training on remediation as well as safety during mold removal.
Elite is qualified and licensed for many different inspection services. We not only offer high-quality Mold Testing and Inspection, but we also provide many ancillary inspections like allergen testing and indoor quality testing, radiation testing, water quality test and more.
A mold assessment uses state-of-the art equipment to examine the property for active and dormant moisture issues, as well as areas of visible mold growth. We are licensed and authorized to collect swab and carpet samples, air samples, behind-the walls (cavity), samples of air and much more. Our specialty services include thermal imaging inspections that can detect hidden moisture within walls and conditions that could be conducive to mold growth.
Environmental ServicesMusty Smell If you don't see signs of mold but you can smell it, it may be hidden in your walls. A musty smell indicates that mold is growing in your home. The smell of mold feels earthy, like rotting leaves or decaying wood in a dense, damp forest.
These symptoms usually first appear 2 to 9 hours after exposure and last for 1 to 3 days. Other affected persons have progressive shortness of breath and cough, as well as weight loss. Work-relatedness may only become apparent over long holidays if symptoms resolve and then recur on return to work.
If you go the DIY route while testing for black mold, you will need to purchase a mold testing kit from a hardware or home repair store, take samples of the air and affected areas yourself, and then send these in to a testing facility, which will report back as to which type of mold is present.
mildew and mold will develop within 24-48 hours of water exposure. Even worse, it will continue to grow until steps are taken to eliminate the source of moisture, and effectively deal with the mold problem. Use the diagram on the facing page to assess the extent of mold in your home.