Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I have to have both the home inspection and the mold testing
or can I do one without the other?
A: Mold inspections and mold testing services can be purchased separately,
however, one typically raises questions that can only be answered by the other. For example; if an air test indicates an elevated
mold condition exists, something in the inspection will explain why. On the other hand, if mold is discovered in the inspection,
sampling will determining the type(s) and severity.
Q: How long does it take to do an assessment and get
the results?
A: Scheduling an appointment usually requires a day or two notice. The length of the investigation
varies upon the size of the property. Lab results usually take 2 to 3 business days (24 hour service is available).
Q: Can you bill Escrow for a home inspection?
A: No. Services must be paid for at the time of
the appointment or pre-paid with a credit card.
Q: Are your Mold Inspectors Certified?
A:
Yes. We hold certifications under Environmental Solutions Association and PRO-LAB, one of the top AIHA accredited environmental
microbiology laboratories in the United States. Both companies are members of Pro-Lab's Professional Partners Program
for continued education and current updates on industry affairs.
Q: Can I hire you to perform Mold
Remediation work?
A: No. We are not Certified Mold Remediators or General Contractors. We can, however
write a remediation plan which can then be given to a Remediator, Contractor or used by the Homeowner.
Q: Are
you Industrial Hygienists?
A: No. Industrial Hygienists are often over-qualified for residential mold inspections,
and often times cost prohibitive.
Q: What Is An Industrial Hygienist?
A: Industrial hygiene
is the science of keeping people safe at work and in their communities. Industrial hygienists (IHs) are professionals dedicated
to the health and well-being of workers. Originally industrial hygienists worked primarily in factories and other industrial
settings but as our society has changed, so has the definition of industrial hygiene. Today, IHs can be found in almost every
type of work setting. Industrial hygienists also use the term OEHS or occupational and environmental health and safety to
refer to the work that they do.
Q: What Does an Industrial Hygienist Do?
A: IHs still work
to prevent illness or injury from hazards in industrial settings. They may also be found working to prevent ergonomic injuries
in the office; measuring noise levels at an airport; supervising the safe removal of lead, mold or asbestos; and in thousands
of other settings. Industrial hygienists may sample air, soil or water to determine if there are harmful substances present.
They may fit test a respirator to ensure that a worker is breathing cleaner air.
