After the drying
Mold Inspection & Testing in Fremont, CA
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
Why does a tile roof leak on a house like this?
Often because the structure under it has moved. Tile is several times the weight of the wood covering these were built for, so the framing deflects over the years, and once the roof plane is no longer flat the tiles stop sitting properly and water gets past them.
Is that a roofing problem or a structural one?
Both, and which one is addressed changes the outcome. Relaying tiles on a deflected roof puts them back on the same plane that let water through, so the framing is looked at first. Sometimes the honest answer is a lighter covering.
What is checked in the roof space?
The line of the rafters and the condition of anything that has been added to support them. A roof that has been re-covered heavier has often had props put in afterward, and where those bear is where the load has gone. That tells you more than the tiles do.
This FAQ belongs to the Fremont page; it is repeated here.