After the drying
Mold Inspection & Testing in Boston, MA
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
The unit above leaked through the plaster ceiling. What is the drying job?
The joist space between the two units and the plaster on both sides of it. The contractor opens the ceiling under the wet area, removes any soaked insulation, dries the cavity with air and dehumidification, and reads the joists and the plaster until both hold the dry standard. The ceiling is patched after that, not before, or the stain returns.
How long does a fieldstone basement take to dry after a December storm?
Longer than a block basement. Fieldstone walls hold water in the mortar and the stone and release it slowly. Once the wet finishes are out, the contractor seals the basement, runs air along the wall base and a dehumidifier sized to the space, and reads the floor and wall daily. Two weeks is common in a wet December.
Can a triple-decker be dried in winter with the heat on?
Yes, and the heat helps. Winter indoor air in Boston is dry, so a sealed room with air movers and a dehumidifier reaches the readings in a few days once the line is repaired. The complication in a triple-decker is that a leak often involves two units, so there are more cavities to read rather than slower ones.
The Boston overview carries this FAQ with the city research.