After the drying
Mold Inspection & Testing in Claremont, NH
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
What does a penstock do?
The pipe that carries water from an intake above the falls down to the turbines below. It runs under considerable pressure because the head is what produces the power, and here it passes through ground that is now built up.
Why is that different from a canal?
Because of the pressure. Water in an open canal leaks gently; water in a penstock is under a head of many feet, so a failure releases with force and volume, and it does so at whatever point the pipe has weakened.
Is the system still in use?
In many of these towns, yes, which is worth knowing. Small hydro at old mill sites has been recommissioned in a good many places, so what looks like an industrial relic can be live plant with water in it under pressure.
The Claremont overview carries this FAQ with the city research.