After the drying
Mold Inspection & Testing in Maxeys, 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
Do lightning systems cause leaks?
The fastenings can. Rods and cable clips are fixed through the covering at intervals along the ridge and down the roof, each one sealed at the time. Thirty years later those seals have gone, and a roof that is otherwise sound has a row of small penetrations along its highest lines.
Should the system be removed?
Not on a rural property in this climate, where the hazard is real. The better answer is having it inspected properly, which covers the fastenings and the grounding together. A system that has been re-roofed around, with cable left loose and connections broken, is not protecting anything anyway.
What should happen when the roof is replaced?
The system comes off and goes back on with new fastenings and new seals, by somebody who works on them. What frequently happens instead is that the roofer works around it, which leaves the old penetrations in place under new covering and the cable no longer properly attached.
These questions come from the Maxeys page.