After the drying
Mold Inspection & Testing in Fullerton, 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
What closes the kitchen vent from outside?
A light metal flap, hinged at the top, that the fan pushes open and gravity closes again. That is the whole of it. When the hinge corrodes or the flap is knocked off, the duct is simply an open hole through the outside wall of the kitchen.
Why is it noticed so late?
Because the damage is behind the cabinets. Water coming in through the duct lands inside the wall at counter height and runs down behind the fitted units, so there is nothing to see until the base of a cabinet swells or the floor in front of it lifts.
Is it worth checking from outside?
It takes a minute and it settles the question. The vent is on the kitchen wall at about head height, and whether the flap is there and moving freely can be seen from the ground. Replacing one is a small part rather than a job.
These questions come from the Fullerton page.