No, the inspector will not clean
the mold at the time of the inspection. The inspector will answer all of your
questions about the mold contamination that was found, show you the area or
areas that are the most likely source of the amplification, areas that have
high mold spore counts and other potential mold causing sites.
The mold inspector will identify
for you any areas that have had water intrusion or high relative humidity or
heavy condensation, as these areas may require repair or maintenance for moisture intrusion as part of the
remediation process. The inspector will discuss the methods, products and
protocols required to adequately clean and remove the mold from the property.
We will then provide you
with a full written report of the inspection, and the scope of work, i.e.. step
by step - the products, materials and procedures and safety protocols that should be followed by
a remediation company to clean and remove the mold. A list of areas that
require repair or maintenance will also be included. We will also include a
quotation for the cost of remediation of the mold.
6. Why do I need a scope of work?
The scope of work gives the remediation company a full and complete set of instructions for the work that is required to clean the mold. It explains in detail, the procedures, processes and safety protocols that should be used for your individual mold problem. It insures that you get the best results. It also allows you to give that same set of instructions to several remediation companies to get competitive quotes.
7. How can your company give a cost estimate for mold remediation and other mold inspection companies don't?
We offer a full service for our customers. We can take you through from inspection to consultancy to mold remediation. All of our inspection reports are reviewed by a panel of engineers and scientists to ensure that our scope of work and cost estimates are appropriate and accurate. Our company believes that having
mold inspectors that have remediation experience is of added value to the
consumer. They know first hand what is required to do a thorough remediation
job, and tend not to underestimate or overestimate the hours or complexity of
the job. Our
inspectors are capable of calculating a job accurately,
so you, the customer, are not surprised by additional costs at the
end of a job.
8. What is the purpose of mold inspection report ?
The mold inspection report is a means of protecting the home-owner, by providing information about their particular situation and mold and moisture intrusion problem/s. It determins the risk to health and property.
The scope of work, is the most important section of the mold inspection report, detailing for you exactly what measures have to be take to remedy the situation. This comprehensive 12 - 20 page document will allow
you to make a more confident decisions about the next steps in mold remediation.
9. What if I am in
the process of purchasing a property that has mold?
If you are in the process of buying
or selling the property the mold inspection report can be used in the
negotiations to establish an equitable value to repair the property. As we
include a full quotation for the remediation of the property with the
inspection report, you can immediately ascertain the total cost of the repairs
required to get the house back to a standard that is acceptable for both the
buyer and the seller. As most mold problems can now be remediated without major
reconstruction to the house, it is more feasible to purchase a mold
contaminated house and to have it fully cleaned, remediated and guaranteed.
10. If I have already had a mold inspection company take an air -sample with a lab report, do I still need a scope of work ?
Professional and experienced mold inspection companies will provide you with a complete Scope of Work, as a part of their service. It they have not, then a mold remediation assessment will be required, in order to produce the Scope of Work. A lab report alone does not prove the information required for a mold remediation company to accurately quote on a job.
Once contracted to do a mold
remediation job, Bioremediate.com, LLC, will conduct a separate mold
inspection, regardless of whether or not a previous inspection
of the property had been done. We do this, in every instance, to ensure that
our remediation and quality control procedures are strictly followed.
We do recommend that a 3rd party certification is done, after the remediation has been completed.
As mold detection is often problematic with areas often overlooked, or it may have been several weeks
from the time of the initial inspection and given the right conditions, the
mold will continue to grow and spread during that period. Our systematic test
methods gives us the confidence in knowing that a complete inspection has been
conducted. With possible areas of omission reduced, it insures that we will
have the greatest probability of success - even in areas where the mold is not
readily accessible or visible.
11. How much will the mold remediation cost ?
As there are so many variables
involved in mold remediation, this cost can only be determined at the time of
the mold inspection. Mold remediation can also include the cost of repairing
water damaged materials, fixing leaks, removing fiberglass insulation, cleaning
carpets as well as cleaning, abatement and preventative treatments.
Our company charges a standard
daily rate for remediation, what will vary is the amount of time required to
full clean and repair a property.
More
information on mold remediation and mold abatement.
12. Once we have
found the source of the mold, can we clean the mold ourselves?
In all cases, physically disturbing the mold will cause the spores to spread, and this could inadvertently contaminate areas that currently have no mold amplification. In some cases, household cleaners can make the mold problem worse. We strongly recommend that caution be used in all instances. Read the EPA guideline for DIY projects
.
Some molds are capable of
producing carcinogens (e.g., aflatoxin produced by Aspergillus flavus).
The spores may be toxic by inhalation (e.g., satratoxin H in the case of
Stachybotrys chartarum (atra). The antigenic material produced by a mold
of a particular genus will vary according to species or a strain within the
species and can vary with the source of nutrition available for the organism.
As per the EPA guidelines, we
recommend individuals untrained in bio-containment abatement procedures do not
attempt to perform remediation on molds with an aggregate area of contamination
of 10 square feet or more. (regardless of the type), or on those molds,
(regardless of area), which are considered to be toxic or pathogenic.
If the mold problem is more
than 10 square feet or if you've tried cleaning it yourself and the odor
persists or if it comes back in a few days, you need professional consultation.
13. How do we make
an appointment for a mold inspection ?
For the Atlanta area - Call
for an appointment.
- Telephone: 678-343-6043
- 11 AM to 11 PM.
We can usually
schedule an inspection within 48 hours. Please
note that inspections are best conducted in daylight hours.
Servicing the following
areas: Atlanta and the Greater Atlanta area including Alpharetta, Athens, Buford, Gainesville, Gwinnett, Hall, Lawrenceville, Marietta,
Monroe, Peachtree City, Roswell, Smyrna.
Bioremediate.com, LLC - we offer full microbial
remediation services and testing and inspections for large and small mold
clean-ups. Guaranteed.
Licensed for Environmental
and Industrial Pollution Clean-up - Our team of Quality Engineers and Environmental Scientists are with Certified Indoor Air Quality
Specialists, Certified Mold Inspectors and Certified Microbial
Remediators
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