Licensed, Insured and Certified by the N.Y.S D.O.L.

Serving New York State

Mold Inspection Services

Our focus is determining the existence of indoor mold growth, type of mold, and the airborne mold spore concentration.

OUR TESTING
PROCESS

We use a licensed and certified independent lab to determine the results of all of our mold air & material tests.

WHY TEST
FOR MOLD?

 It could be putting you and the ones you care for at risk

WHAT IS MOLD?

Molds are microscopic fungi that thrive on moist or damp areas to grow. This includes fungi such as mushrooms and yeasts. When present in clothing, it is often times referred to as mildew. They are part of the natural environment: spoiled food contains molds, decaying leaves rot because of them and wet fabrics left in a damp place develop musty odors due to the presence of these fungi.
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What does mold look like?

Mold can look white, gray, black, brown, yellow or greenish. Mold colonies may appear cottony, velvety, granular, leathery and glassy.

What causes mold to develop?

Mold needs these conditions before it can begin to grow inside a building:

• Mold spores

• A food source (e.g. wood, drywall, cotton)

• Darkness (mold can’t grow under ultraviolet light)

• Warmth (mold can’t grow in freezing temperatures)

• Oxygen

• Moisture (e.g. water leaks, humidity, condensation)

Accordingly, moisture is really the key cause of mold growth since the other conditions on the list are always going to be present in homes. READ MORE

How do I know if I have mold?

There are three basic indications that you may have a mold problem:

1) A musty, earthy or mildewy odor.  

2) The appearance of mold:  

3) Health symptoms: 

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