Marco Island Mold Inspection

Radon & Mold Professionals - CIE 2009

Judge Jolly Bridge

Professional Marco Island mold inspections and mold cleanup should be performed following nationally accepted industry standards. A Marco Island mold test should be performed following published mold testing standards such as those developed by IESO, ESA and IAC2. A Marco Island mold inspection report should include documented source identification (cause of mold) and recommendations for remediation based on accepted industry cleanup protocols.

The EPA does not recommend determining a property needs mold remediation based on just air samples.

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Marco Island homes can have humidity problems many areas don't simply because so many homes are vacant for months at a time. Homeowners need to be sure to have their homes checked on a regularly when they are gone. Special attention to the humidity levels inside the home is a must. HVAC (A/C) should be serviced at least once a year and checked by home watch service when occupant is gone. Clean Filters keep the HVAC coils clean which aids in removing moisture from the air preventing a "humidity bloom" inside the home.

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WallRadon Testing, Inc.
Radon & Mold Professionals
Naples: (239) 498-4619
Ft Myers: (239) 948-9717
Orlando: (407) 265-6653
Toll free: (800) 881-3837
Fax: (239) 949-5948
email: radonmold@yahoo.com
Radon Testing - Mold Inspections - Mold Testing - Allergen Screening
Volatile Organic Compounds Testing - Odorous/Chinese Drywall Assessment
Professional Liability / $2,000,000 General Liability and Errors & Omissions Insurance
(Covers preliminary mold assessments and also "Chinese" Drywall Inspections)
Microbial Consulting Coverage: $1,000,000 / $1,000,000 limit / claims made
(Covers Post mold remediation inspections/testing, CLEARANCE)

Radon & Mold Professionals
Radon Test $140.oo
($10 trip charge for radon tests on Marco Island, Sanibel Island and Cape Coral)

Mold Test $250.oo

(1 sample indoors & 1 sample outdoors)

(Home Inspector type mold test)

Mold tests are used to determine the extent of a mold problem and are often "used by home inspectors to get preliminary information on whether a mold problem may exist and further investigation is warranted".

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*** Home Inspector list at Bottom of this Page ****
Gulf Coast Home Pros
Marco Resident Home Inspector
Bill Harris / owner /
Office: (239) 389-6969
Fax: (239) 389-9566
Marco Island FL
www.GCPROS.com

SAMPLE RADON REPORT

Sample Mold Air Sample Report (click here)

Price sheet for Services

Full Mold Inspection

Infra Red Camera / Visual Inspect

Odor Identification

Mold DNA Testing

IAQ services

EPA epa

         Considering Bioaerosol Sampling

http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldcourse/chapter7/lesson2.html

"remember that a negative sampling report must not be used in place of a visual survey. Factors such as barometric pressure, inside and outside temperatures, activity levels, and humidity may dramatically reduce or increase the spore levels within a building. Air sampling for mold provides information on what was in the air only for the moment when the sampling occurred. It is important, therefore, that sampling not replace visual inspection."

"Sampling for mold should be conducted by professionals who have specific experience in designing mold sampling protocols, sampling methods, and interpreting the results."   EPA

"Experience in interpretation of results is essential.”   EPA

Your inspector should interpret you lab results not a lab tech hundreds of miles away.

The new Florida mold law scheduled to be effective in 2010 will require all Marco Island mold inspectors to identify and document source and extent of mold for a mold inspection/assessment.

Law and more info:

http://www.naplesmoldinspection.com/id12.html

Mold needs moisture to grow (food & water), an infrared thermal imaging camera survey is a vital part of any Marco Island mold inspection. Any moisture detected with infrared thermal imaging cameras should be confirmed with a moisture meter. Moisture meters can scan about one square inch at time, a infrared camera scans several square feet at a time.

Marco Island homeowners should be aware of the proper way to address a "mold problem" it can save them dollars and protect their health. Mold Cleanup Info:

http://www.radonmoldhelp.com/id42.html

Mold Clearance requires an inspection and testing. If your inspector only does just a "mold test", you did not have a real Clearance.

Mold Clearance Testing / Post Remediation Testing Info:

http://www.naplesmoldinspection.com/id23.html

Free EPA Mold Class, great for agents, homeowners and buyers

http://www.naplesmoldinspection.com/id22.html

7 Things you should know before you hire a mold removal contractor:

http://www.rainbowintl.net/mold.htmlgclid=COPJrIT0qJMCFRQXsgodMCTnow

Cape Coral Home Inspectors

Naples Home Inspectors

Bonita Springs Home Inspectors

Marco Island Inspectors

Radon Mitigation, Naples, Bonita Springs

Copper pipe plumbing on Marco Island

Marco Island homes that have "copper pipe" plumbing are begining to fail (plumbing leaks). If you leave for an extended time, it is recommended you turn off you water supply to home if possible. Southwest Florida homes have fewer plumbing leaks when pvc pipe is used. Copper just does not seem to survive our water.

Anyone checking for water leaks which can cause mold growth should use an infrared thermal imaging camera and moisture meters.

NEVER use just air samples to determine if a Marco Island home needs mold remediation / cleanup.

Fungal Contamination:
"A Manual For Investigation, Remediation And Control"
By: Hollace S. Bailey, PE, CIAQP, CIE, CMR
www.becifl.com

"The overall visual observations made of the building must be considered in combination with the results of any testing, to determine the overall condition of the building. Test results alone should never be considered to give a definitive account of the building's condition."

Professional Mold Inspections

WallRadon Testing, Inc.

Radon & Mold Professionals

Mold Inspections and Testing

We are trained and certified by all three of the best environmental organizations for mold.

Indoor Air Quality Association members (IAQA)

American Indoor Air Quality Council (AmIAQC) Board

3 AmIAQC Certified Indoor Environmentalists (CIE)

2 AmIAQC Certified Residential Mold Inspectors (CRMI)

Environmental Solutions Association (ESA)

certified environmental inspector, & mold assessors.

Environmental Assessment Association (EAA)

certified Environmental Inspector, Mold Specialist.

We use Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras, Boroscopes and moisture meters.

We use laser particle counters.

We use Fiber Optic boroscopes

We carry $1 million E&O insurance.

Serving Florida since 1999

Over 8,400 mold inspections and thousands of mold tests performed.

We do not do remediation work .... Conflict of interest.

RADON

Florida Department of Health:

Certified Radon Business RB1938

Certified Radon Technicians, R1751, R1778, R1867

Over 13,000 radon tests performed in Florida

Janet Wall, President

Phone: (239) 498-4619

Toll free: (800) 881-3837

Email: wallradon@comcast.net

Websites: http://www.certifiedradonmold.com
http://www.naplesmoldinspection.com

Marco Island Mold inspection / assessment should be performed by a third party, independent company. You should not have the cleanup company find the mold, clean it up and then check their own work. (unethical) Mold Inspection and cleanup should be done by two independent companies.

When the new Florida mold law becomes effective July 1, 2010 this practice will be illegal. http://www.naplesmoldinspection.com

Mold Cleanup

Storm / Fire / Water / Mold

                            website:     www.H2O911.com

office:      (239) 567-0001 (Lee)

                    (239) 992-0061 (Collier)

toll free: (866) 760-6653

fax:          (239) 997-0016

Contact: Brian Bland

cell:         (239) 707-7931

email:     brian@H2O911.com

Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras

Mold remediation with clearence certification

"We provide "Mold Clearance Inspections" after dozens of companies in Southwest Florida and H2O 911 consistently passes their cleanup inspections. They never check their own work and only hire hire qualified mold inspectors to do it, CIE or CIH" Radon & Mold Professionals

Consumers should require their mold inspector to carry liability and $1million mold Errors & Omissions insurance.

Marco Island Home Inspectors

Pro View Home Inspections   ******

Ray Biron

Ray is one of best trained, experienced and professional home inspectors in the area.

Phone:    (239) 304-2828

Toll free: (866) 304-2828

Email: information@proviewhomeinspections.com
Website: http://www.proviewhomeinspections.com

Certified Inspector     *****

George has performed thousands of inspections for satisfied clients in our area. George is a Certified ASHI home inspector with the experience to do the job right.

Contact: George Cirabisi

Phone:    (239) 598-1628

Fax: (239) 592-1317

Email:

Website: http://www.certifiedinspector.net

Panther Home Inspection ****

1 (866) 801-1877

Over 25 years experience in the home inspection industry.

ASHI , NAHI, and member of Marco Island Chamber of Commerce

Golden Rule Home Inspection

Len has a Bachelor of Science degree in Structual Engineering and is a licensed Florida General Contractor. Len has performed thousands of home inspections in South Florida including Marco Island, Naples, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers and Cape Coral.

Phone: (239) 432-0178

Sherlock Homes Inspections

Alex Suarez     Owner / Inspector

Phone: (239) 253-4080

AmIAQC board Certified Indoor Environmentalist is qualified to determine if your Marco Island home has a "mold problem" and can identify and document the sources and extent and legally write the remediation recommendations.

Never decide a home needs mold remediation based on just a home inspectors air tests.

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