Toxic mold can cause a variety of medical complications and allergic reactions. Therefore, it’s critical for any building owner to undertake mold surveys when he or she suspects that there might be a mold problem. Iris Environmental Laboratories can easily take care of this problem. We have over a decade of experience in helping property owners tackle mold infestations.
Understanding Mold Surveys
Mold surveys are typically undertaken to ascertain if there is a mold problem in a building or facility. Pointers to such a problem could include the occupants of the home coming down with respiratory diseases or allergic reactions. When undertaking a mold survey, experts will typically carry out three kinds of tests:
Air Tests
Here, mold experts take air samples to test for mold spores. This test helps mold experts to know if there is a mold problem in the house even before they can locate the actual mold growth.
Surface Tests
When performing surface tests, experts take samples (through swab collection, tape lifting, etc.) from a variety of surfaces. The samples are then sent to our laboratories for testing.
Bulk Tests
The third way is where mold specialists collect pieces of suspect materials from the property for examination.
By running these three tests and conducting a visual survey, mold experts will have a good idea about the extent and origin of the mold problem.
Why Do You Need Mold Surveys?
Mold surveys help a homeowner to scientifically ascertain the type of mold that’s present and the extent of the infestation. Not all molds are poisonous and understanding which kind of mold is present in your building will help you determine what to do about it. Mold surveys are also undertaken in case the building has a flooding issue and part of the rehabilitation process of the building is to rule out any mold problems.
Choose Iris Environmental Laboratories for Professional Mold Surveys
When you come to Iris Environmental Laboratories for mold inspection and assessment services, you can have peace of mind knowing that you are working with the best. We are a reputable mold and asbestos testing laboratory with highly qualified mold experts. We are also certified by several government agencies and we adhere to world-class standards when it comes to mold testing. This expertise is backed by over ten years of experience in helping property owners identify and deal with mold problems in their buildings.
You also have the guarantee that we will deliver the required test results in good time, allowing you to take any interventions that are needed.