After the drying
Mold Inspection & Testing in Roseville, 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.
The pro who inspects is the pro who quotes
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 decorative band made of?
Shaped foam, fixed to the wall and coated with stucco. It is light, quick to fit and produces the look of a molded surround at a fraction of the cost. It is also not a material that sheds water, and it sits directly against the sheathing.
Where does the water get in?
At the top edge and at the corners. The band projects from the wall, so its upper surface collects, and the coating cracks where the trim turns a corner because that is where it moves most. Both paths lead behind the foam rather than off it.
How is it repaired properly?
By sloping the top of the band so it sheds and sealing the corners, rather than by patching the crack alone. Where the sheathing behind has already gone, the trim comes off and that gets dealt with first, which is a larger job than it looks.
This FAQ belongs to the Roseville page; it is repeated here.