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.
