After the drying
Mold Inspection & Testing in Fort Lauderdale, 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 crews · scoped at the property
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
Why does the air conditioning stop instead of leaking?
Because that is what the float switch is for. When the primary drain blocks and water backs up into the pan, the switch cuts the equipment rather than letting the pan fill. The house gets warm, which is unwelcome in August and is also the cheapest warning anybody gets.
What happens if the switch fails?
The pan fills and overflows, which in a closet means water into the floor and in an attic or a garage means water into the ceiling below. Switches stick, wires come off during service, and some units never had one fitted. Nobody finds out which until the drain blocks.
What should happen when the system shuts down?
The drain gets cleared before the switch is reset, not after. Resetting it and carrying on is common and it simply refills the pan. Flushing the line, treating it and checking that the secondary drain is open is the work; the shutdown was the system telling you to do it.
These questions come from the Fort Lauderdale page.