After the drying
Mold Inspection & Testing in Vallejo, 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
How does earthquake damage lead to water damage?
Unreinforced brick cracks at its weak lines and stays cracked. A stack that has been shaken has open joints and frequently a shifted section above the roof, and water goes into every one of those. The damage inside the house then shows up as staining beside the chimney rather than as anything on the roof.
Is the chimney safe if it is only leaking?
That is a separate question and it deserves a separate answer. A cracked unreinforced stack above a roof line is a structural item, and water getting into it accelerates the deterioration. An inspection should cover both, because repairing the water path without looking at the masonry misses the more serious issue.
What are the options for a cracked stack?
Rebuilding above the roof line, bracing or reinforcing, or taking the stack down to the roof and capping it where the fireplace is no longer used. Which one makes sense depends on the condition below the roof, and that is worth establishing before anybody starts pointing the cracks.
This FAQ belongs to the Vallejo page; it is repeated here.