Musty odors, plumbing leaks, allergies, mold
spores... ...Allow
us to Identify the problem areas affecting your building.
TIPS
Carpeting in bathrooms is a big No-No.
Repair water leaks in your
roof, windows, or any other part of the home immediately.
Make sure other
areas around your foundation are graded so that rainwater does not flow toward
the house.
If you have a clothes dryer, make sure it is properly vented
to the outdoors
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Best
of luck, Marty - Seller
Mold is everywhere... Mold testing tells
you what kind and how much. Mold is indoors and outdoors, at work, at home, in
the city, in the country, everywhere. Everyone is exposed to some form of mold
organisms (biological particles) everyday. The main reason to test for mold is
because under certain conditions, indoor mold has the potential to damage property
and cause health problems in humans and animals.
Step
By Stey Certified Mold Inspectors CURRENTLY Serving:
THE
VALUE OF RELIABLE INFORMATION Make Sure You Are Equipped With Accurate
and Un-Biased Information. It's important to know that your mold assessment
is accurate and unbiased in order to truly know the extent of the problem
and properly decide on a course of action. The only way to insure the reliability
of a mold inspection is to make sure that the inspection company has nothing to
gain from the results and does not benefit financially from the mold removal.
In other words, do not have your property inspected for mold by the same mold
remediation contractor who gets paid to REMOVE your mold. In fact, do not allow
anyone else to perform the inspection who might have something to sell you, based
on the results. Furthermore, NEVER let your remediation contractor provide his
own mold clearance testing. An un-biased mold clearance test is your only way
to know if the mold remediation was successful. You cannot trust mold clearance
testing to the contractor doing your remediation work. That's like grading your
own report card.
Step By Step is not in the mold removal business.
We do not engage in any mold remediation services. Our certified mold inspectors
are put though mold remediation training for the sole purpose of knowing, while
performing mold clearance tests, that your remediation work is done correctly
or incorrectly.
Step By Step is not connected with any third parties
on either side of mold issues. We do not benefit from anyone who would attempt
to sell you anything or persuade you that mold is either no big deal, or the end
of the world.
When you hire Step By Step for mold inspection and mold
testing services, you can count on accurate and un-biased information from SE
Florida's trusted inspection company.
When
is a good time to test for mold? A good time to test for mold is:
When you want to determine if mold is
growing in you home.
After
any flooding or water damage event.
Whenever you find a leak that has been present for more than 24 hours.
Whenever you smell a moldy odor.
Residents of your home experience a long-term
medical condition without a known cause.
Unusual stains appear on furniture or building material.
You suspect mold but do not see any visible mold growth.
If
you suspect you have a mold problem, whether mold is visible or not, one call
to Step By Step is all it takes to be sure. Our only interest is
in providing our clients with accurate reporting of the data we collect in the
course of the inspection process and reliable results of mold tests and samples.
MOLD TESTING:
THERE ARE TWO SIDES TO EVERY STORY - THEN THERE'S THE TRUTH... The controversy over mold testing and the potentially harmful effects
of mold is driven primarily by opinionated proponents on both sides of the mold
testing issue with their own agenda
SIDE 1 - "MOLD IS NO BIG DEAL" There are some who will tell you that mold is no big deal and mold testing
is not necessary. It is interesting to note that those who make such irresponsible
statements also disclaim everything they say and require you to sign forms saying
they "disclaim" any mold...or even others who warn you to wear a respirator
and rubber gloves when cleaning mold. Why? If mold is "no big deal", why bother
signing a disclosure or protecting your lungs and skin from it? The answer is;
because mold can be a very big deal and the only way to really know for sure is
by proper testing for mold.
SIDE 2: "MOLD WILL KILL YOU AND EAT YOUR
HOUSE" That almost sounds comical, but there are those "Chicken Little"
types out there who will tell you that mold is the "end of the world" and try
to scare you in to spending a fortune to rebuild your home, which just happens
to be the business they are in. [read
mold scams]Because of the newness of the industry and the lack
of official standards for investigating and reporting mold conditions, there are
some unscrupulous "opportunists" out there who seek to capitalize on your naiveté.
Proper mold testing by a third party mold inspector, like our firm, is the
best way keep zealous mold contractors in check and provide you with accurate
assessments of indoor mold conditions.
THE TRUTH: Whenever
you hear statements that seem extremely biased to one side of the mold testing
issue or the other, be cautious. Our advice is, make sure the person testing for
mold has no personal interest in how your mold tests come out. The truth is, under
certain conditions, mold does have the potential to cause very costly damage to
property and poses a serious health threat to humans and animals. Plain and simple.
But not all mold problems are catastrophic by default. Again, the best
way to get an accurate and unbiased assessment of your mold condition is to have
proper mold testing done by an uninterested third party mold inspector like Step
By Step Certified Mold Inspectors.
Does mold cause health problems with
everyone? Of course not, but if you are susceptible to mold allergies or
have other medical issues, there is a high probability that you will have an adverse
reaction in moldy environments.
As for Property Damage, the very nature
of mold is to decompose matter. Over a period of time, mold can destroy anything
and everything it comes in contact with, including your home and personal belongings.
Does the fact that mold is present automatically mean your property is doomed?
Of course not. But the longer it goes un-addressed, the more damage it will
cause.
The difference between a minor mold problem and a major problem
is a) How long before
you discover it, and b) how long
you wait to do something about it.
WHY TAKE CHANCES? If you
suspect your property has a mold problem, the first responsible step is to take
swift action. Having your home or office inspected and tested for mold will tell
you whether you have a small clean-up project or a job that requires professional
mold remediation. If you require mold remediation, an independent mold inspection
will assist in determining proper abatement procedures and help keep your remediation
contractor honest.
Available, dependable, and on-time.
Call us today
to schedule an appointment with an experienced SBS Mold Certified inspector to
provide you with the information necessary to make an educated home purchase decision
by increasing your understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the home.
