After the drying
Mold Inspection & Testing in Fairfield, OH
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.
The pro who inspects is the pro who quotes
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
The deck looks sound. Why is the framing inside wet?
Because of how it is attached. A ledger is bolted through the outer skin into the band joist, and water running down the house behind the deck boards sits at that connection. The deck can be perfectly sound while the framing it is fixed to is soaking, and nothing about it is visible from either side.
What has to be opened to get at it?
The rim space from inside, along the run of the ledger. That usually means removing the finish and the insulation in the joist bays at the outside wall so the band can be read with pins and have air directed at it. Where the framing has softened rather than simply got wet, the repair is structural and the deck comes off.
Is April a bad time to find one?
It is the worst of the year. The heaviest rain arrives while the ground and the structure are still cold from five freezing months, so the band joist is at its least willing to release just as it is taking the most water. The same condition found in August is a straightforward job.
This FAQ belongs to the Fairfield page; it is repeated here.