After the drying
Mold Inspection & Testing in Shorewood, MN
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
How close is the lower level to the lake?
Closer than people assume. On the lots that run down to the shore, the walkout floor is often within a couple of feet of the water level, which means the ground water under that floor is effectively the lake, and it rises and falls with it.
Why is the lower level wet in a dry week?
Because the lake decides it, not the sky. A high water level after the melt or after a wet spell upstream keeps the ground under these houses saturated for weeks, and the basement responds to that rather than to what fell on the roof.
Does that change what should be put back down there?
It changes the decision considerably. A lower level tied to a lake level will see this again, so the sensible choices are finishes that tolerate it and a drainage system sized for a seasonal condition rather than for an accident.
These questions come from the Shorewood page.