After the drying
Mold Inspection & Testing in Albany, GA
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
Why are pecans particularly a problem?
Because of how they fail. A pecan is a big tree with brittle wood, so instead of bending in a storm it sheds limbs, and those limbs are large enough to go through a roof rather than lie on it. The damage is structural before it is water damage.
What does that mean on the day?
That the roof has to be covered before anything else happens. A limb strike leaves a hole rather than a leak, so the first job is making the building weathertight, and the drying cannot sensibly start until that is done properly.
Is taking the tree down the answer?
It is worth asking about the specific limbs rather than the whole tree. A competent reduction of what overhangs the roof addresses most of the risk, and these trees are valued and productive, so wholesale removal tends to be resisted and regretted.
This FAQ belongs to the Albany page; it is repeated here.