After the drying
Mold Inspection & Testing in Gloucester, 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
Why is a freestanding tub a problem?
Because it does not contain anything. A tub set into a tiled recess has walls on three sides; this one has a curtain at best. Where a shower has been added over it, water leaves the tub at the same places every day and lands on the floor, and over years that is a great deal of water into old boards.
What does the floor damage look like?
Discoloration and springiness in the floor around the tub feet, and a stain on the ceiling below in the same shape. Because the tub is heavy and sits on four points, the floor under those points is where it shows first, and moving the tub to look is not straightforward.
Can the arrangement be kept?
It can, and in these houses it is usually worth keeping. What changes it is a proper floor finish that tolerates water, a curtain arrangement that actually contains a shower, and checking the boards under the tub while anything else in the room is being done.
This FAQ belongs to the Gloucester page; it is repeated here.