Mold caused by a
leaking ice maker line
Mold caused by improper
bathroom exhaust venting
Mold caused by moisture
under bathroom sink
Mold caused by a
leaking water line
M3 Real Estate Inspection Company, LLC is a highly trained and professional mold inspector and our mold testing sampling is done by a Nationally Certified and Accredited “AIHA” Environmental Laboratory. We perform mold testing and moisture intrusion evaluations in residential homes, commercial/industrial buildings, medical offices, nursing homes, schools, auto dealerships and churches. We have worked with mold remediation projects for many years for both large and small,as well as insurance companies providing mold investigation and assessment.
M3 Real Estate Inspection, LLC professionals carefully follow mold inspection and sampling protocols that meet or exceed the standards established by: The United States Environmental Solutions Association, The New York City Department of Health and The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
M3 Real Estate Inspection, LLC Inspectors follows strict sampling guidelines, utilizes legal chain of custody paperwork, and sends all of our mold samples to AIHA accredited laboratories for testing and analysis by a PhD.
WHAT IS MOLD?
Interior Mold Growth Mold is a microscopic organism found virtually everywhere indoors and outdoors. Mold can be found on food, plants, and other organic material. We even eat food with mold in it, such as Blue Cheese. Mold can also be found on cardboard, paper, ceiling tile, sheetrock, carpet, carpet padding, wood, plaster, many types of building components, in air conditioning air handlers/systems and air conditioning ducts.
Mold is very common and essential to nature. With poor ventilation, high humidity, and the right materials, mold may grow to un-acceptable levels in your home. Many undiagnosed cases of allergies and sinusitis are caused by the presence of mold in your home. Some mold is harmless, others very aggravating to your health, some may be deadly. Holmes Inspection can inspect and test your home for the presence of mold and determine what may be causing its growth and how it may be eliminated or controlled. Samples from swabs and from the air are taken and sent to a laboratory to determine exactly which mold is present.
The following are some sources of indoor moisture that may cause mold problems in your commercial building, retail store, home or workplace:
- Flooding
- Leaky Roofs
- Humidifiers
- Damp Basements or Crawl Spaces
- Plumbing Leaks
- Bathroom vanities leaks
- House Plants
- Steam from showers, baths, and cooking
- Clothes dryers vented indoors
People at high risk for adverse reactions to mold exposure are:
- Infants
- Children
- Elderly
- Immune Compromised Individuals
- Pregnant Women
- Individuals with Existing Respiratory Conditions
Mold can cause a wide range of health problems including:
- Wheezing
- Nasal & Sinus Congestion
- Watery & Red Eyes
- Nose & Throat Irritation
- Skin Irritation
- Aches & Pains
- Fevers
- Asthma
- Emphysema
The following is a list of symptoms associated with exposure to Stachybotrys or Black Mold spores:
- Pulmonary hemosiderosis (bleeding in the lungs)
- Respiratoryproblems
- Nasal & sinus congestion
- Eye problems
- Dry hacking cough
- Sore throat
- Chronic fatigue
- Skin irritations
- Central Nervous Systems Problems (constant headaches, memory problems, moodchanges)
- Aches & pains
- Fever
- Diarrhea
- Immune suppression