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 areas that require repair or maintenance.
The mold inspector will identify
for you any areas that have had water intrusion or high relative humidity or
heavy condensation, as these will need to be addressed 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.
The inspector 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 that should be followed by
a remediation company to clean and remove the mold. A list of areas that
require repair or replacement will also be included. We will also include a
quotation for the cost of remediation of the mold.
What is the
difference between a cost estimate and a quotation ?
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 the hours or complexity of the job. This is
why we give you a quotation and not just a cost estimate. Our inspectors are
capable of calculating a job accurately, and can cap the expenses, so you, the
customer, are not surprised by additional costs at the end of a
job.
What do I do
with the mold inspection report ?
The report can be used to get other
remediation companies to quote on the mold remediation job. Using a mold report
that also contains the scope of work for your job, you can make sure that all
of the remediation companies are quoting on doing the same job. It will allow
you to make a more confident decision.
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 repair
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 of the house, it is more feasible to purchase a mold
contaminated house and to have it fully cleaned, remediated and guaranteed.
I have seen it
mentioned on some websites that you should not have the same company do the
inspection and the remediation of a mold contaminated home - how does your
company handle this ?
In the case of insurance claims or
in cases where litigation is likely, we highly recommend the involvement and
consultation with a certified Industrial Hygienist. They will provide you and
your attorney with a third party report on both the initial inspection and the
follow up testing after the remediation project is complete. In all cases, we
welcome the involvement with the chosen company, and to liaise with them on the
best possible solution and protocols for the remediation project.
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.
As mold detection is often a
problematic with areas are 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.
How much will a
mold inspection and written report cost ?
A full mold inspection on an
average size residential house ( approx 1500 - 2000 sq feet) will take about 3
to 5 hours of on site inspection and testing, and about 4 hours to formulate a
scope of work and written report. The average cost is about $450.00. If 3rd
party lab reports are required, or there are additional requirements, the cost
of these can be determined at the time of making an appointment.
How much will a
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 abatement.
Once we have
found the source of the mold, can we clean the mold ourselves?
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.
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 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.
In all cases, physically
disturbing the mold will cause the spores to spread. In some cases, household
cleaners can make the mold problem worse. We strongly recommend that caution be
used in all instances. See our page on DIY mold
remediation before you consider any mold cleaning
project.
How do we make
an appointment for a mold testing and inspection ?
For the Atlanta area - Call
for an appointment. Telephone: 321-258-2532. We can usually schedule an
inspection within 48 hours. We are available 7 days a week. Please note that
inspections are best conducted in daylight hours.
Servicing the following
areas: Atlanta and the Greater Atlanta area including Gwinnett, Hall, Marietta,
Roswell, Athens, Gainesville, Buford, Monroe.
Bioremediate.com - 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
