After the drying
Mold Inspection & Testing in Pinecrest, 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.
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 under the grass here?
A few inches of imported soil and then limestone. The rock is close enough to the surface that most planting here goes into holes broken into it, and the drainage of a property depends on how porous that particular piece of rock is.
Why does one lot drain and the next one not?
Because the rock is not uniform. Oolitic limestone has openings dissolved through it in some places and is very nearly solid in others, so two neighboring properties can behave completely differently with the same rainfall, the same grading and the same roof area.
What can regrading achieve with so little soil?
Less than usual, which is worth knowing before paying for it. There is no depth to cut into, so the useful work is generally building up a fall away from the house with imported material and creating somewhere for water to sit briefly before it soaks.
This FAQ belongs to the Pinecrest page; it is repeated here.