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Mold Inspection prices in Naples / Ft Myers AreaMold inspection prices
in Naples-Ft Myers area vary mainly because of experience and the extent of documentation. A proper mold assessment
takes a couple of hours even in a small condo. Every accessible area needs to be scanned with infrared cameras and visibly
checked with lights; many areas need to also be checked with a moisture meter. Experience is the key to "looking"
for mold problems and sources. Many inspectors fail to look under furniture or behind drawers for example. Do
the mold inspection right takes time; this is the problem most inspector have. If they are hired for one service, home inspection
for example, taking enough time to perform the mold assessment would cause them to charge much more and they would not be
competitively priced for home inspection. This "catch 22" is a problem, if the HI charges enough to cover
his time to document all the problems and sources of mold, they cannot compete with the HI that does not.
In the real world uninformed agents, homebuyers and consumers mostly want to hire the "cheapest guy".
The public doesn't understand or really care, in our experience, which is about 10,000 mold inspections. A detailed
report with good documentation of problems and sources along with recommendation for cleanup if needed can save the client
money in the long run. When you get bids for mold removal / cleanup, the remediator needs to know exactly where and
what needs to be done.
Please contact our office to schedule:
Radon Tests / Mold Assessments (inspections) & Sampling
Formaldehyde & VOC Tests / Allergen Screening Radon & Mold Professionals
Toll free: (800) 881-3837
195 5th Street, Bonita springs, FL 34134 .... (239) 498-4619
188 1st Street, Bonita
Springs, FL 34134 .... (239) 948-9717
radonandmoldprofessionals@gmail.com or radonandmoldprofessionals@comcast.net
COPIES OF RADON CERTIFICATES AND MOLD ASSESSOR LICENSES (CLICK HERE)
| State of Florida Mold Assessor License #MRS 2 |
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| State of Florida Mold AssessorS |
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| FL DOH Certified Radon Business |
MOLD ASSESSMENT (Vis & Air) - RECOMMENDED |
Size | Preliminary Insp Interior Visual w/Air Sampling
| Post inspection w/Air Sampling (Clearance) | Pre Inspection Interior & Attic Visual w/Air Sampling |
Interior Visual Inspection only | | < 2,000 Sq Ft | $725 | $625 |
$1,000 | $600
| | < 2,500 Sq Ft |
$850 | $725
| $1,150 | $700
| | < 3,000 Sq Ft |
$975 | $825
| $1,350 | $800
| | < 3,500 Sq Ft |
$1,100 | $925 | $1,600 | $900 |
| < 4,000 Sq Ft | $1,300 | $1,025 | $1,800 | $1,000 |
| < 4,500 Sq Ft | $1,500 | $1,125 | $2,000 | $1,100 |
| < 5,000 Sq Ft | $1,850 | $1,400 | $2,350 | $1,300 |
| < 5,500 Sq Ft | $2,100 | $1,650 | $2,600 | $1,600 |
| < 6,000 Sq Ft | $2,400 | $1,900 | $2,950 | $1,900 |
| < 6,500 Sq Ft | $2,700 | $2,150 | $3,300 | $2,200 |
*Call the office
for a price quote regarding properties larger than shown above
Please contact our office
for properties larger than shown above for price quote. All prices
subject to change
Payment Terms: We accept Cash, Check, Visa or MasterCard at
the time of the inspection unless other payment arrangements have been agreed upon.
Additional charge for Hard Copy (printed) of Mold
Report.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/mold/stachy.htm The term "toxic mold" is
not accurate. While certain molds are toxigenic, meaning they can produce toxins (specifically mycotoxins), the
molds themselves are not toxic, or poisonous. Hazards presented by molds that may produce mycotoxins should be
considered the same as other common molds which can grow in your house.
Air Sampling (Only)- Not Recommended often used in Real Estate to determine
if further investigation is needed, also helps determine the extent of a mold contamination.
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AIR SAMPLING ONLY
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Additional
samples are $130 per sample / Air sampling must include an outdoor baseline sample
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1 HVAC system
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$275
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1 AC (2 STORY)
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$405
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2 AC
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$405
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3 AC
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$535
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4 AC
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$665
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5 AC
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$795
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6 AC
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$925
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7 AC
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$1,055
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8 AC
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$1,185
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9 AC
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$1,315
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10 AC
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$1,445
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Air Sampling only: “Mold Air Sampling only” is often used to determine the extent of a airborne
mold problem. Air sampling
protocols recommend an air sample be collected by the main return area of each HVAC system. If home is
a 2 story structure, an air sample is recommended on each floor. · An outdoor sample (baseline sample) is also required. · Minimum air sampling (mold testing) is one sample outdoors and one sample indoors. · For insurance claims a surface sample of any visible mold is generally
required (tape lift or swab). Mold Assessment (Inspection
/ Air Samples/ Recommendations): We use Infrared cameras, moisture meters, etc. We
provide source identification, documentation of extent and amplification of mold, photo documentation with recommendations
for corrections based on nationally accepted industry standards such as S500 & S520 for the accessible indoor
living space. (Assessment
= visual inspection & air sampling for accessible indoor space)
What
You Need to Know About Mold Assessment The purpose of a visual assessment for mold is to identify and document
the following criteria: 1) the location(s)
of interior substrates and/or contents displaying visible mold growth; 2) conditions actively conducive to mold growth (i.e. wet building materials,
high humidity, HVAC problems, etc.); 3)
conditions previously conducive to mold growth (i.e. water damaged materials that are currently dry); 4) the potential source(s) of moisture that are deemed responsible for
creating the identified problem(s); and 5)
determine the indoor air quality as it specifically relates to aerosolized mold spore concentrations (i.e. consistency with
normal fungal ecology). Air sampling only for mold (which is commonly performed with a “home
inspection”) should not be relied upon as a conclusive determination about a given property’s mold condition.
Air sample analysis is useful and valuable information however it does have significant limitations. For instance, air sampling
data will not identify the “source” location(s) and all too often can show a non-elevated airborne condition
(i.e. passing air samples) even though a mold problem exists within the home.
The above criteria are not typically included with a general “home inspection” that is
primarily designed to identify “functionality” issues (i.e. what works and what doesn’t work) of a given
home. All too often, we receive air sample reports showing elevated airborne concentrations yet the inspector doesn’t
identify the actual source of the problem and defers them to a remediator. Unfortunately with this scenario, the remediation
company doesn’t know the source either and there ends up being more questions than answers. Conversely, we have
seen countless passing air samples yet a mold problem is found after the fact.
At the end of the day, do not rely on air samples only or air samples performed with a “home
inspection” to give you a conclusive perspective of the property’s mold condition. If mold is a concern, have
a mold assessment and not just air samples. It will save a lot of time and money to do it right from the start.
We have performed thousands of radon tests and thousands of mold samplings
(tests) and mold inspections in Florida since 1999. We carry $2 Million in Liability with E&O insurance for
mold and "Chinese Drywall" we also have E&O for CLEARANCE inspections. We provide IAQ inspection and testing
services for home inspectors and all consumers in Cape Coral, Naples, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, Sanibel Island,
Lehigh Acres, Marco Island and all of Collier / Lee Counties Florida
State Licensed Mold Assessors license # MRSA 5 Florida
State Licensed Mold Assessors license # MRSA 2 Florida
State Licensed Mold Assessors license # MRSA 763 Our mold / radon and all IAQ assessments are always done by a ACAC board Certified Indoor
Environmentalists. We are a Florida DOH Certified
Radon Measurement Business. RB1938
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