Mold Services
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San Jose Mold Inspection Services
Note: Moisture (water) is the key to mold growth. Moisture in homes is usually caused by high humidity, plumbing problems, flooding or building envelope failures (leaks in the roof, windows and walls). Several other factors, including building design, the local climate, ground moisture, lifestyle of the occupants and the number of occupants, can affect it as well.
Preventing water damage, high humidity and condensation will prevent mold growth. Water damage that is present between 24-48 hours can begin to grow mold. Once severe growth or growth of potentially harmful mold has started, professional removal of the affected materials is recommended to property remediate the property of mold and prevent cross contamination. If materials are improperly removed, or an area is simply wiped clean or painted over on the surface, the spores often will become airborne causing further contamination and become a health for those occupying the property.
Surveys
Direct surface tape of swab lift testing and report of findings.
Occupancy Compliance
Moisture and visual inspection and assessment.
Baseline mold air sampling and report of findings.
Post Abatement Testing
Post abatement mold air testing, visual inspection, and report of findings.
Post abatement direct surface swab or tape lift testing, and report of findings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The San Jose mold inspection and testing services company, Reed Environmental offers a variety of services for those in San Jose. While mold inspections and testing is one of our services, we also offer asbestos testing, sewage testing, drug residue testing, and more.
Mold inspections can be performed on any size home or office, and an accurate report will be provided to help determine if there is a problem with mold growth in your building. If you need testing done for indoor air quality issues, we are here for you.
What is mold?
Mold is a type of fungus that grows in warm, damp environments. They are often found on surfaces with a high level of moisture like carpets or insulation. Mold can also be found growing in the ground surrounding homes and buildings.
Some examples include:
Cladosporium (black mold)
Aspergillus (brown to black)
Penicillium (white)
When molds grow they produce spores which may cause allergic reactions, respiratory problems, or other illnesses such as skin irritations. People who suffer from allergies will find themselves having an increased reaction when exposed to certain types of molds due to their weakened immune systems.
Why is mold dangerous?
Most molds are not dangerous to people. However, some types of mold can release a substance called mycotoxins which is toxic and has been known to cause serious health concerns including brain damage or even death in some cases.
Reed Environmental offers assistance for those with any level of concern when it comes to mold growth inside your home or office building. If you have questions, please contact us today for more information.
How do experts test for mold?
The most common way to find out if you have mold growth inside your home or office is through a mold inspection. Mold inspections are performed by professionals who will use air sampling and other methods to collect samples of the suspected area for testing at an EPA-approved laboratory.
If there is more than one type of mold present, then it typically indicates that water damage has happened in multiple areas which means that a whole building needs the situation addressed rather than just isolated repairs.
What can be done to prevent mold from growing?
To prevent molds from growing, it's important to dry any wet areas inside/outside on your property like leaky roofs or moist carpets immediately with fans turned on high.
At Reed Environmental, we specialize in mold inspections as well as indoor air quality testing. Mold can be found anywhere from carpets to insulation but the most commonplace for it is on surfaces with a high level of moisture like walls or floors.
There are many types of molds that may cause allergic reactions, respiratory problems, skin irritations, or other illnesses depending on your health status. Some toxic varieties release mycotoxins that have been known to affect brain damage or death in extreme cases.
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Believe it or not, mold can be extremely harmful to humans, especially if they are dealing with allergies or any other health condition. If you believe that your building is infested with mold, don't hesitate in contacting us.
Contact us today to speak to a member of our team about our San Jose mold inspection services.