After the drying
Mold Inspection & Testing in Huntsville, AL
An independent assessor confirms whether the assembly that got wet is actually dry, whether growth started while it was not, and how far it reaches. An inspection after a water loss confirms whether the assembly that got wet is dry now and whether growth started while it was not. Readings are taken in the material, cavities are opened where the readings point, and the result is a written scope of what is dry, what is not, and what has to be corrected for the repair to hold.
No obligation: the assessment comes before any scope
On this site, inspection is the last check of a water job rather than the start of a separate one. Most people reach this page because something was wet, was dried, and a smell or a stain came back. The inspection answers whether the material is dry now and whether anything grew while it was not. Nothing here is medical advice; questions about health are for a clinician.
Often needed alongside
- Mold Remediation
Growth and the material it grew into come out under containment, what remains is cleaned, and the assembly is dried and read before anything closes it in.
- Structural Drying & Dehumidification
Sealed air movers and dehumidifiers bring framing, subfloor and drywall back to a measured dry standard, with daily readings logged from inside the material.
Frequently asked questions
What is the flashing that should be there?
A small angled piece at the bottom of the line where a roof runs into a wall, turning the water out into the gutter instead of letting it carry straight on down the siding. It is a few inches of metal and it is left off more often than it is fitted.
How much water does that junction carry?
Everything that roof plane sheds, concentrated into one line. A six-inch December means a considerable volume running down a single junction and delivering into the wall at one point, which is why this produces rot in a small area rather than general damp.
Can it be added now?
Yes, and it is inexpensive if the wall is sound. A piece of flashing let in behind the siding at that junction stops the mechanism entirely. The question that matters is what is behind the siding already, and that is worth opening up before deciding.
This FAQ belongs to the Huntsville page; it is repeated here.