After the drying
Mold Inspection & Testing in Boca Raton, FL
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.
Independent local assessors · no obligation to proceed
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
The ceiling is wet and the roof is fine. Where is it coming from?
Most likely the deck above that room. A terrace built over living space has a waterproof layer under its tile, and once that fails the water is inside the deck structure rather than on top of it. It then finds a path down into the ceiling below, often some distance from wherever the membrane actually gave way.
Does the deck have to be taken up?
Usually, at least along the wet run. The membrane is buried under a mortar bed and tile, so it cannot be inspected or repaired from above without lifting the finish. It is also the only way to dry the fill underneath, which holds a great deal of water and will keep feeding the ceiling if it is left.
The surface has been patched. Why is the ceiling still wet?
Because the fill under the deck is still holding what it took in. Lightweight concrete soaks up a lot and releases it slowly downward, so sealing the top face only stops it getting worse. The deck is read with a probe and dried from below, and the ceiling stays open until both are steady.
Read it with the local conditions on the Boca Raton page.