Confirm Chesterfield Mold: Testing and Inspection
Few issues in home maintenance in Chesterfield are more daunting and disruptive than mold infestations. Out-of-control microbial growth might expose susceptible loved ones to potential adverse health effects. Similarly, homeowners want to avoid significant damage to building materials by mold colonies as they consume and weaken structures. Mold damage hides in building cavities and other inaccessible spaces, frustrating homeowners who desire verification before arranging for necessary services.
Testing Identifies Levels and Types of Mold
Although homeowners often point out tell-tale signs of household fungi visible on surfaces (stains, dark spots, feathery, leathery, and other plaque-like growths), the only way to ensure that we identify all affected spaces and materials for safe and effective remediation, especially of hidden colonies, is to arrange for inspection and mold testing in your Chesterfield home.
Count on Our Testing Expertise
Sansara 24/7 Restoration & Remodeling has the specialized tools and the IICRC-trained Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) team to provide mold testing and inspection. We carefully assess the specific circumstances found in your home to create the most effective mold remediation plan:
- Technicians test the air in open spaces and building cavities to detect specific types of fungi, which might be required by a healthcare practitioner choosing treatments for affected occupants. Swabbing or taping followed by lifting are other ways to capture and identify mold species.
- Measuring airborne spore levels provides a baseline before remediation, which follows the same standard technique for all mold types. After we complete the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), research-based protocols comparing spore levels, pre- and post-intervention help confirm successful remediation.
- We can send specimens to a third party for the determination of species and a specific methodology for remediation.
Inspection Identifies Colony Locations
Spores are everywhere, but they become problematic only when moisture causes germination and multiplication of organisms into spreading colonies. Testing merely indicates spores are present and provides data on types and quantities. Sansara’s experienced mold inspectors seek moist areas that active colonies favor. We plan for and execute best practices, remediation efforts and the water damage restoration needed to prevent recurrence. Options include:
- Using sealed containment and HEPA-filtered air scrubbing configurations to suction and trap airborne and loosened moldy debris and spores
- Blasting surfaces with media such as walnut hulls and employing scrapers and brushes to remove organisms mechanically
- Exposing mold-infested cavities with controlled demolition techniques for thorough microbial cleanup and structural drying
Chesterfield property owners rely on accurate mold testing and inspection from Sansara 24/7 Restoration & Remodeling, followed by skilled microbial damage remediation services. If you suspect that mold infestation risks your health or your home’s structural integrity, call us at (636) 812-3838 to explore your options.
