After the drying
Mold Inspection & Testing in Everett, WA
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
What is the plastic sheet supposed to do?
Separate the house from the ground, so that moisture rising out of the soil does not reach the framing above. It works well when the ground beneath it is dry or drained. Laid over wet ground, it stops the water going up and does nothing else.
Why does a dry-looking crawl space still read wet?
Because what is wet is under the cover. The top of the sheet is dry and the space above it reads reasonably, while there is standing water sitting between the plastic and the soil. It has to be lifted to know, and it often is not.
What changes the situation down there?
Dealing with why the ground is wet before covering it again: drainage around the outside, water getting away from the building, and a sump where the ground genuinely sits low. The cover goes back afterward and then does the job it was meant for.
This FAQ belongs to the Everett page; it is repeated here.