mold testing


CSIMOLD.COM Harmful mold hidden behind wallpaper in a Los Angeles, California. A good example that there is more than meets the eye, but not if you hire a inspector from csimold.com All inspections are performed by a MICRO Certified Mold Inspector. Our inspection reports are easy to read and understand. Most of your inspection reports are emailed to you within 24-48 hours from inspection. We always recommend that clients be present during inspection so that we can answer any of their questions or concerns. We perform inspections in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties. Inspections are available Monday thru Sunday. Mold inspections are primarily visual in nature. They may involve some basic testing such as humidity and moisture testing. While valuable and informative, they are not in depth and no destructive or detailed testing is involved. Mold testing on the other hand is more involved and may include one or more testing methods. The most common testing methods are surface sampling and air sampling. Surface sampling is primarily used to verify if a suspicious substance is mold, or to identify the species of mold. It is the least expensive methods of testing. The information provided is somewhat limited compared to air sampling, but surface samples are mainly useful for symptom diagnosis and confirmation of suspicious areas. In real estate transactions, surfaces sampling is often helpful in proving to a seller that the stain in question is in fact mold.