Attic abatement - Clean-up - Moisture Control - Ventilation
We are certified in mold remediation CMRC# 6681
We are certified in mold inspection CMI# 7739
A visual inspection will cost between $150 - $250 depending on the size of the building (up to 2500 sq. ft.).
If a structure is suspected to have mold, but there is no visual evidence, air samples can be taken.
If there is a visible area of growth that you need remediated: attic, crawlspace etc., a free remediation estimate can be given at the time of the inspection.
Sampling costs Air Samples $125.00 ea. Tape Lift $120.00 ea. Bulk Sample $120.00 ea. Swab Sample $120.00 ea. Allergen Screen $170.00 ea. Carpet Check $145.00 ea.(All of the following samples require lab work and need to be sent to a 3rd party biology lab).
Special rates may apply for multiple tests.
Please allow 5 business days for test results, or if results are needed sooner, a $75 upcharge per day will apply. ( Results available within as little as 24 hrs).
Travel costs will apply if you are located more than 10 miles from Wheaton, IL
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Visual Inspection Process:
The first step in properly evaluating a potential mold problem is the visual inspection. Throughout this phase an inspector is looking for three things, evidence of previous moisture intrusion, evidence of mold growth and areas with a potential for future mold infestation. An assessment typically covers the interior living space, basement, attic and crawl space. Exterior surfaces are examined for evidence of water damage / intrusion and potential for future problem areas.
Surface Sampling
Surface / Bulk sampling is used to identify a mold type at a specific location. This technique is useful also in ruling out possible discolorations or staining that sometimes exhibit mold like characteristics. Typically a cotton swab or piece of clear tape is used to collect a small quantity of material. In turn this is analyzed either with a fungi screen or culture analysis. Aero Tech Laboratory performs the testing procedures for these results.
Air Testing Procedure
Air sampling is the most effective method for determining whether a mold infestation is potentially creating an unsafe living environment. Our testing procedure incorporates the Aero Tech Laboratory Aero-Cell cassette. Air quality is tested by drawing 15 cubic liters of air per min and impacting the airborne particles over a glass substrate. Typically the process runs for 5 minutes, producing a sample size of 75 cubic liters. Next, the cassette is sent to a laboratory, where the spores are identified and counted. These numbers alone do not give us enough information to accurately determine the level of contamination. Outside control samples are needed to identify the quantity of mold found in the natural environment.
We are certified in mold remediation CMRC# 6681
Visual Inspection Process: