Mold Inspection Birmingham Vestavia Hills Alabaster AL

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Mold Testing And Moisture Inspection In The Birmingham AL Area

At Griffith Home Analysis we have offered moisture inspections and mold testing for the past 28 years in the Birmingham AL area and now in Mobile Al areas.  Our experience includes home moisture and mold testing as well as commercial and new construction moisture inspection for home buyers as well as homeowners. We have performed mold inspections and moisture inspections on some of the oldest brick structures in Birmingham as well as regularly look at new structures for local builders. Many of our clients are looking for non-contractors to give them an honest non-biased opinion without the pressure of a possible mold clean-up sale by an unscrupulous contractor.We are not contractors and do not offer repairs -just third-party non-biased opinions from experienced mold inspectors. Call us to discuss your specific inspection needs in moisture and mold inspections.

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Mold Occurrence in the Home

A misunderstanding that many home buyers and homeowners have about mold is that they wrongly believe that mold is uncommon, and any occurrence is a terrible problem. Yet in reality, mold is found almost everywhere, for instance on just about everything outside your home. If you look around as you walk around the exterior of your home you will notice microbial growth on leaves, bushes trees, on the ground and walkways, and on the exterior of the home. Many mold types can also occur in typical household conditions. Even normal moisture sources in a home can contribute to the growth on common building materials and occur naturally. However elevated moisture levels or moisture leakage in a home can cause mold occurrences that are not typically found inside a home. Common sources such as: roof leaks, siding leaks, plumbing leaks, and HVAC unit leaks can be sources of moisture that contribute to mold growth occurrence. Elevated humidity levels in a home from leakage can also lead to mold growth occurrences such as behind wallpaper, in closets, cabinets, or on wood surfaces in areas with little air circulation.

Will mold make me sick? Most of us are exposed to mold daily. Many people are not sensitive to molds and are not overly concerned but if you are one of the persons that may react to or be affected by mold then the answer could be yes. There are thousands of types of molds and some types of cause reactions more likely in sick persons or persons with hypersensitivity to molds.

 Can mold be cleaned? Yes. Small areas of mold such as an area of about 3’ square can be cleaned with soap and water, bleach or mold cleaners sold in stores. For larger areas, you may want to consult a mold contractor (called a mold remediator).

Homebuyers that want to know if a home contains then a mold inspection and testing can help. It is important to note here that the State of Alabama Standard Home Inspection does not inspect for mold or environmental concerns. Getting a home inspection does not mean that the home was also inspected for mold. While many home inspectors will note mold as a courtesy if it’s readily apparent, the home inspection is not focused on environmental concerns. A separate mold inspection is needed if mold is a concern and testing if identification of the type is desired.

No widely accepted mold inspection standard is established so it’s important to get a trained and experienced inspector in environmental concerns. A mold inspection should also be accompanied by a moisture inspection to identify the source of moisture if mold is detected. Standards in mold testing and remediation have become more commonly accepted and numerous options are available.

Mold testing at Griffith home Analysis is offered in two formats. Swab testing surfaces than area suspected mold and sampling of the indoor air for a lab to determine the mold concentration and type if present. Air qualify testing for possible mold only tests for air-borne mold spores and will not determine mold occurrence that is not circulating in the air at the time of the test. As a result, air sampling may or may not reveal mold present. Mold sampling in a home will typically consist of a sample on each level at the air returns and a sample of the exterior air just outside the home for a controlled comparison between the indoor air and exterior air quality.

Griffith Home Analysis mold testing is $125 per sample. Air sample tests require a minimum of one inside and one outside.

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