After the drying
Mold Inspection & Testing in Hilton Head Island, SC
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
Why is high glazing harder to keep weathertight?
Because of exposure and access together. Glazing high on a wall takes wind-driven rain at full force, with none of the shelter a lower window gets, and the head detail above it has to be right. When it is not, nobody is going to notice from inside because the frame is fifteen feet up.
Where does a high leak show itself?
At the bottom of the wall, or at the floor, having run the full height inside the cavity. The staining is a long way from the source and it appears in a place with no plumbing and no obvious explanation, so these leaks are usually traced last rather than first.
How is high glazing inspected?
From outside, with a ladder or a lift, and usually only once a leak has been found. The useful preventive measure is looking at the head flashings when anything else is being done to the exterior, since the access is the expensive part of every visit.
The Hilton Head Island overview carries this FAQ with the city research.