After the drying
Mold Inspection & Testing in Jacksonville Beach, 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.
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
How does the ground get higher on its own?
The wind brings it. These houses sit close to open sand, and it moves constantly, piling against anything that stops it. Over forty years that raises the level against a wall by a surprising amount, and nobody puts a spade to it because nobody sees it happen.
What does a buried grade do to the wall?
It buries details that were built to sit above the ground. Weep openings, vents and the bottom edge of the cladding were all placed clear of grade, and once sand covers them the wall has no way to drain and the base of it is in contact with damp ground.
Is the answer to dig it back?
It is most of the answer and it is worth doing before anything else. Taking the level back down to where it was built to be restores the drainage the wall was designed with, and it costs far less than treating the wall as a damp problem would.
This FAQ belongs to the Jacksonville Beach page; it is repeated here.