Understanding the Mold Assessment Process

1/26/2021 (Permalink)

Learn more about professional mold assesment

Mold growth in your home can cause significant damage to your property. If you suspect you have a mold problem in your home, the first step to take to begin addressing the issue is to have a mold assessment done.

Assessment Options

If you are noticing signs of mold, such as a musty odor, it is a good idea to have your home assessed for mold. There are several mold testing options to choose from:

• Professional mold testing
  
• Air testing kit
  
• Surface testing kit
  
• Bulk testing kit
  

Professional Mold Testing

You will usually get the most accurate results by hiring a professional mold remediation company in Colorado Springs, CO, to perform a mold assessment. An experienced technician will be able to identify whether you have black mold, mildew or other species of mold, determine where mold is growing, test indoor air quality and ensure mold has been removed after remediation efforts are complete.

Air Testing Kits

If you decide to do the testing yourself, an air testing kit can detect the number of mold spores in the air of your home. Air test kits are useful because you don't need to locate the source of the mold problem to detect it.

Surface Testing Kits

A surface testing kit can be used to collect samples from household surfaces. You collect your sample by using a swab or tape lifting and then send it to a laboratory for processing.

Bulk Testing Kits

With a bulk testing kit, you collect pieces of material from your home and send them to a laboratory for examination. These tests can indicate the concentration of mold particles in your home.

Professional mold assessment will usually provide you with the most accurate results. However, there are home testing kits available that you can use. If you aren't sure whether you have a problem, it may be helpful to use a home test and then hire a professional if the test indicates a problem.