After the drying
Mold Inspection & Testing in Riverside, 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 are the recharge basins for?
Replenishing the water supply. Water is spread in large open basins and allowed to soak down into the ground, which stores it far better than a tank would. It is a sensible way to run a water system in a dry place, and it raises the level underneath.
Why is a basement wet in a year with no rain?
Because the ground water here is not rainfall-driven. When the basins are being filled, the level under the nearby neighborhoods comes up regardless of what the sky is doing, so a dry spring can be the wettest time of year below ground.
Can the schedule be found out?
It generally can, and it is worth the phone call. The operating agency knows when the basins run, and matching that against when a property goes wet settles the question quickly. It also tells a household when to expect the next one.
These questions come from the Riverside page.