
AWA Environmental uses state of the art moisture equipment to pinpoint pockets of moisture hidden within surfaces. A moisture meter allows a mold inspector to take a moisture reading to detect areas where mold may grow. In order to prevent mold growth, we need to determine the spots that give mold the ideal conditions to grow. When the conditions are ideal, mold can grow very quickly. This is important because mold needs moisture to grow. We take the water content reading then add in the dew point and humidity reading as to get you the most accurate moisture reading. The EPA has stated, “there is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture.” AWA Environmental uses highly calibrated moisture equipment to find if any areas within the building envelope are registering higher than normal. Moisture meters are one of the main tools used by certified mold inspectors to determine mold growth. Moisture Reading During a Mold Inspection If you would like to schedule an appointment to have your property inspected, please click “schedule an inspection” or call us at 85. It is imperative that you routinely get your property inspected for mold. There we cover everything from mold to mold testing and other industry related details.ĪWA Environmentals’ certified mold inspectors are trained to find the cause of mold, mildew, asbestos, nasty odors, leaks, radon, and much more.

If you would like to learn more about mold inspections and what a certified mold inspector from AWA Environmental does for a living you can check out our Mold Inspection Blog. This is just the first step of the mold inspection process that will be followed by moisture reading, air sampling, surface sampling and bulk sampling. The comprehensive visual inspection can be as quick as 20 minutes or as long as 2 hours or more depending on the size of the property, especially if it is a large commercial building. Formulate the extent and scope of the mold removal.The extent of the mold contamination and the damage caused by the mold growth.Determine if there are any mold symptoms in the house like condensation, foul odors and surface discoloration.Locate where the moisture is entering the property to determine the cause of mold.The visual inspection is an extremely important part of the mold inspection process because it allows the mold inspector to: We will thoroughly inspect the property for any visible evidence of mold growth. The first step of controlling mold is a comprehensive visual inspection by a certified mold inspector.ĭuring the visual inspection of all accessible areas of the property, we will attempt to locate any potential water penetration and other possible problem conditions where mold may be present. Even if you are not seeing any changes with the property, but you are experiencing coughing, rashes or a runny nose, you may be experiencing symptoms of mold. If the property owner is noticing something different with the property such as yellowish walls or black spots, there is a high probability that this is mold and this is information that the property owner should share with your certified mold inspector from AWA Environmental. AWA Environment likes to meet with the property owner at the beginning of the visual inspection to ask routine questions to help guide our inspection. A visual inspection is a common method used by mold inspectors to determine if there is presence mold. Mold Inspection Services Comprehensive Visual InspectionĪ comprehensive visual inspection is the first step of the mold inspection process that a certified mold inspector from AWA Environmental will perform.
