After the drying
Mold Inspection & Testing in Wilson, NC
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.
Independent local crews · scoped at the property
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
What is missing at the rake?
A metal edge under the covering that projects past the trim and turns down. Its whole purpose is to make water leave the roof rather than curl back under the shingle and run onto the board below. On a lot of this stock the shingles simply overhang the trim and the water follows the underside.
Why does it matter more here than elsewhere?
Because the rain arrives sideways. Tropical remnants push water up the slope and across the gable rather than straight down, so the roof edge is being wetted from below as well as above. In a still climate the same detail leaks far less.
Is it fixable without stripping the roof?
Along the rake, yes, in most cases. The edge can be slid under the first course and fastened, which is a day's work on a house rather than a re-roof. It is worth doing at the same time as any repainting of the trim, since the trim is usually what prompted the question.
These questions come from the Wilson page.