Mould inspections Near Me
NEAR ME is an IICRC certified company with professionals who are also IICRC certified for Water (WRT) and Mould (AMRT). NEAR ME conducts regular mould inspections for our residential and commercial customers. In addition to mould inspections, we conduct mould testing and remedies. If you think your home or office has an infestation, call NEAR ME immediately, and we will meet with you at your property for a thorough mould inspection and remediation estimate. A mould inspector looks for two things: the presence of mould and its sources of water, such as leaky pipes, the entry point from the outside, and water damage.
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Because infestations like black mould are sometimes the result of water damage restoration services, a precautionary mould test will be performed to determine if unsafe mould levels exist. If your air quality test shows an excessively high level of mould toxins, then remediation procedures are added to your action plan. In some cases, the customer may prefer to seek a third-party mould tester for verification.
NEAR ME is certified as an independent mould testing service but regularly works with external testers when customers request a black mould test with lab results. We hire mould testing for our remediation projects due to a conflict of interest. A mould problem confirmed by a reputable Industrial Hygienist (IH) allows us to do the remediation work.
We just received a remediation job after outsourcing mould testing to a third-party company. Essentially, we never want to give a customer a reason to suspect that our company has falsified a mould test to show an infestation to obtain additional business in the form of mould remediation.
After NEAR ME completes a remediation project, the third-party IH will provide a PRV (Post-Remediation Verification) Report to confirm that we have successfully removed the mould and dramatically raised the indoor air quality of your property to a safe environment. for the occupants. The PRV test (or removal test) can show if the mould has been removed to at least a prescribed ‘safe' level. These mould experts will compare the mould spore count within the infested areas with other affected property areas, indoors and out.
After a mould remediation project is complete, many remediation services will conduct their own mould test to verify that the work has been completed successfully. However, from the customer's point of view, it is advisable to hire a third-party mould tester, such as an independent licensed IH who has no interest in the result.
Commercial and residential services
NEAR ME Environmental & Disaster Restoration has conducted residential and commercial mould inspections and remediation for nearly 13 years.
To make an appointment with a mould expert, call NEAR ME at 888-506-3165
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The EPA recommends that you hire a professional to remove toxic mould, such as black mould, especially if you have infested an area larger than 10 square feet.
Since mould growths stem from a problem with water damage or water in your home, the first step to take in the mould removal procedure is to locate the source (i.e., a leaky pipe, point of outside water inlet) and fix that problem.
If you remove the mould yourself, make sure your body is fully protected. Clothing should cover the entire body to avoid skin contact with airborne toxins. After removing the mould, the clothes should be thrown away or immediately cleaned with a powerful detergent. You need to wear gloves when handling mouldy surfaces. Never allow your skin to come in direct contact with it because it can cause extreme irritation. Goggles, masks, and breathing apparatus will protect your eyes, face, and lungs from mould toxins. One of the symptoms of black mould toxin is respiratory problems.
Before beginning mould removal, make sure the affected room is completely sealed to contain mould spores and toxins that will be disturbed as the infestation is removed. Plastic can be used to seal the gap around the door. Any windows should be left open to allow ventilation while mould removal is taking place.
The room should be thoroughly cleaned with a strong antimicrobial product to remove mould; Some common household products that kill mould are bleach, borax, vinegar, and pine oil.
The contents of the room must be cleaned or thrown away. Porous items are almost impossible to clean completely and will likely have to be disposed of. Take them out a window if possible or wrap them in plastic and take them outside. Non-porous surfaces can be cleaned with one of the antimicrobial products. Sheets, duvets, or other fabric products should be wrapped securely and immediately washed separately from other household items.
To clean the room after mould removal, use a HEPA (high-efficiency particle air) vacuum. Another type of vacuum will not capture all the mould spores and could allow a recurrence.
Common sources of mould or common areas where mould is found.
Black mould can flourish in any number of places with moisture, oxygen, and an organic substance (including wood, some paper products, and some fabrics). Black mould is often linked to water damage if restoration work is delayed or mishandled. When a water-related incident occurs, damaged components must be removed, and affected areas must be thoroughly cleaned and dried to eliminate the risk of a mould infestation.
A mould colony can develop in any number of places in a home, and they are commonly found in hidden places that have gotten wet. A slow leaking pipe in a basement or inside a wall can allow mould to grow unseen for a relatively long period of time before being discovered. When a mould inspection/rehab service looks for hidden mould, they use specialized equipment such as infrared moisture detection.
