Many homes have undiscovered mold growing somewhere inside them. Mold can grow silently within the walls, under the cupboards, or in other hidden areas for great lengths of time without discovery. Mold testing can reveal the presence and type of mold in your home so that it can be remediated and removed by our technicians.
Why Mold Testing is Necessary
Mold testing is necessary to identify the presence, location, concentration, and species of mold in a home. While many professionals and some homeowners may be able to identify some of these without formal testing, only mold testing can truly identify the extent of the mold problem. With this information in hand, our technicians can then begin the mold remediation and mold removal process. Mold testing can be performed in multiple areas of your home. It may be necessary to test for mold several times, as the presence or concentration of mold in your home may change as time passes by.
Air Testing for Mold
To air test for mold, our qualified licensed technician will take air samples from your home. He will then bring those samples to a laboratory to examine them. This kind of testing can reveal mold when an actual growth site cannot be found. However, air testing may yield conflicting results due to the variation in the concentration of mold spores in the air at any given time.
Surface Testing for Mold
To surface test for mold, our technician will use a swab or tape to “lift” samples from surfaces around your home. He will then bring those samples to a laboratory to examine them. This kind of testing can also produce variation in the results.
Bulk Testing for Mold
In some cases, it is necessary to remove an entire piece of household material to test for mold. To bulk test for mold, a technician will collect a household item to test for mold in a laboratory. Bulk testing is usually not used unless it is suspected that there is a significant concentration of mold and more extensive testing is necessary.
If you suspect that there may be mold in your home, or if you are concerned that mold could grow after a flood or storm, contact us for San Jose mold testing. Our technicians will be able to determine if you have a mold problem, and we will help you to restore your home.