After the drying
Mold Inspection & Testing in Corning, NY
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 are the marks on the walls?
High water lines from the flood, set on buildings around the older streets. They are a useful and slightly alarming record, because they show a depth well above what most people assume when they look at the river on an ordinary day.
Does the repair work from then still matter?
It does. A great deal of it was done quickly and with what was available, and material that was dried in place rather than removed is still in those walls. Opening one up now frequently finds the previous repair before anything else.
How should the marks be used?
As a measurement rather than a curiosity. Comparing a property's floor level against the nearest mark gives a real number for how exposed it is, which is a better basis for deciding about finishes and equipment than any general impression.
These questions come from the Corning page.