334-332-4400
STA CONTRACTING INC.
Protect your family with the #1 provider for mold testing in the Key West area
MOLD TESTING
The Importance of Mold Testing Before Beginning Remediation
While we love living and being a part of the island life, we are all aware of our hot and humid climate. As much as we love our area and our ability to enjoy this beautiful weather, mold can love it even more.
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Mold loves wet and hot temperatures and can affect you and your family before it is even seen. For this reason, it is important to know there is a local and professional business which can assist with any mold inspection or mold testing needs.
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To understand what type of mold is contaminating your home, it is vital to have professional mold testing completed by knowledgeable technicians. Samples of mold are collected from the air and from hard surfaces such as ceilings, floors and plumbing fixtures.
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Mold spores often thrive behind surfaces in wall insulation or wooden building frames, and a technician can remove an electrical switch plate to collect a sample or enter an attic to collect a sample from the roof’s supporting beams. The testing samples are sent to laboratories to determine what species of mold is contaminating the home.
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Whether you physically see mold or just have a suspicion of mold in your home or business, call our local and professional team to assist. Understanding the species of mold can make it easier to receive reimbursement from homeowner insurance companies.
PROPER TESTING PROTOCAL
Proper mold assessment requires the establishment of Data Quality Objectives (DQO) that sets a specific goal before any sampling is done. The DQO process is used to establish performance and acceptance criteria, which serve as the basis for designing a plan for collecting samples of sufficient quality and quantity to support the goal of the assessment. Our inspector and client will agree on the goal established and agree upon how the assessment should be performed.
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The Inspector should then proceed by collecting and analyzing all relevant information about the building, its systems and components, by performing a non-intrusive, visual examination, and if necessary, by taking multiple mold samples. The mold sampling should be in alignment with the client’s concerns about the suspected presence of elevated levels of mold.
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What can I expect from a STA Inspections mold assessment?
A comprehensive visual, non-invasive mold inspection of the building.
A sampling of the home’s air to determine mold spore count.
Surface samples of affected areas, if requested.
ERMI dust samples of appropriate areas, if requested.
A licensed and certified independent lab analysis of air and/or surface samples.
A comprehensive mold report detailing the various mold types and accumulations.
Remediation recommendations based on the inspection and sampling results.
AVAILABLE
Mon - Fri: 8am - 4pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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We would love to assist you with your mold testing needs!
Phone:
334-332-4400