After the drying
Mold Inspection & Testing in Sammamish, 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.
Quoted on site by the contractor who visits
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 does the access position matter?
Because it decides whether anybody ever looks. An attic reached from a hallway gets a head poked into it occasionally; one reached from a garage ceiling at the far end of the plan, requiring a crossing over joists with no boarding, does not. Leaks here are found by the ceiling staining rather than from above.
What does that mean for finding a leak?
More is done from below. The ceiling is opened at the stain to see the deck directly, because crawling the length of an unboarded attic in the wet season is slow and risks damage to the ceilings on the way. It is more destructive and it is frequently the sensible choice.
Is the hatch itself a problem?
A small one, continuously. A hatch from a garage into the roof space connects an unconditioned area to the attic, and warm moist air from the house finds its way through the gaps around it. Weatherstripping and insulating the hatch is inexpensive and worth doing while anybody is up there.
Open the Sammamish FAQ beside the housing and climate notes.