After the drying
Mold Inspection & Testing in Huntington, WV
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
How can the basement be wet when the river is low?
Because the wall works both ways. It stops the river coming in, which is the point, and it also stops the ground behind it draining out toward the channel, so rain that falls on the city has nowhere to go and the water table behind the wall comes up.
Is there something wrong with the wall?
No, and that is worth being clear about. It is doing exactly what it was built to do. The rising ground water behind it is a consequence of that rather than a fault, which means it is a permanent condition to be managed rather than something to be repaired.
What does that mean for a finished basement?
That it is finished with the condition in mind. Materials that tolerate being damp, nothing laid tight to the floor, and drainage with a pump sized for a seasonal rise are all worth more here than a specification that assumes a dry room.
These questions come from the Huntington page.