There are five levels of service provided in mold sampling. The level of service provided is driven by conditions at the property and the needs of the client.
Limited Sampling : The purpose of Limited Mold Sampling is to detect the presence of microbial contamination in the client-defined areas of the subect property. This level of service consists of taking appropriate samples in specified locations. This service provides a fast economical method to determine if and what types of mold are in a defined afffected area. The limitations of this service are that other sources of mold may go undetected.
Mold Screen : This level of mold inspection utilizes a visual inspection of the entire house, identificaton of any "red flags" for mold, and limited sampling for mold. If "red flags" are found in mutiple areas, the client will be advised and offered the chance to have additional sampling preformed in any or all identified areas, and also the chance to up-grade to a Mold Survey. The value of this service is that all "red flags" are identified. It is lmited in that complete sampling and further field assessment are required to write remediation specifications for the site.
Mold survey : The purpose of the Mold Survey is to detect the presence of a microbial problem in all readily accessible areas of the subject property following prescribed protocols, and collect appropriate data elements to enable remediation specifications to be produced. The value of this service is it identifies, determines causes, and provides corrective measures for all mold sources in the entire house. A limitation is that it is non-intrusive and hidden areas of mold may go undetected.
Clearance Testing : Clearance Testing is designed to determine the effectiveness of remediation efforts and to document the absence of microbial problems before renovations begin. The nature and extent of sampling is directed by the IAQ Specialist as part of the remediation plan prescribed for the property. Clearance testing is conducted with-in the containment areas after remediation efforts have been completed.
Post-Cleaning Testing : Post-cleaning testing is designed to determine the effectiveness of remediation efforts and whether mold problems still exist in a designated area where no containment was in place for the remediation effort.
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