Mould (mold) Inspection and Clearance Sampling

Homes or buildings that have or are suspected of having a past history of flooding, water damage or high relative humidity may have potentially unhealthy levels of indoor mould growth.

A comprehensive inspection of the building for existing or past moisture damage, points of water entry, and the existence and extent of mould growth will allow an assessment to be made of the potential health risk for the occupants.

A detailed site remediation plan will be developed, including finding suitable contractors for sites requiring professional remediation. (ESSE Environmental Health does not provide remediation or cleaning services)

Recommendations for low or no cost ways to improve and maintain the indoor air quality in the building are also provided in the report.

Mould sampling services are available to determine the existence, extent or types of moulds in the building. This is valuable information when occupying a building with an identified or suspected history of moisture damage with no visible evidence of mould.

Mould clearance sampling can be completed after any remediation work has been done to provide confidence that the clean-up work was effective.

Mould Inspection and Sampling Services:

• Comprehensive site inspection
• Moisture readings of indoor air and building materials
• Indoor air quality testing for carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, relatice humidity and temperature
• Identification of moisture sources and development of remediation plan
• Identification of existence or extent of mould growth and development of written remediation plan
• Assessment of potential health risk to occupants of building or home
• Mould sampling for assessment and clearance purposes (non-viable, viable, bulk, tape lift, swab)
• Sample analysis at accredited microbiological laboratory
• Reporting letter certifying sample results and providing interpretation of results for assessment of potential health risks
• Referrals to reputable, licensed and insured contractors for any necessary work