River Valley Home Inspections offers certified mold testing services. Millions of homes across America have hidden water leaks that are promoting mold growth that can expose homeowners to mold spores. Mold has been linked to health problems such as allergies, irritation (to lungs, eyes, skin, throat, nose), and is potentially toxic. Inhaling and touching mold spores can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals and normally healthy individuals may become sensitive to mold after exposure.

Mold damages what it grows on. The longer mold grows the more damage it causes to both the air quality of the home and the surface it is growing on. If there is a mold problem in your home, it should be treated promptly.

Mold testing involves two main methods: Air sampling and Surface sampling. Both types require analysis by a certified laboratory. In conjunction with sampling, the home will be inspected for any evidence of water intrusion, and areas commonly prone to mold growth will be inspected. 

When testing for mold River Valley Home Inspections does not stop at merely sampling the environment and substrate. We also inspect non-visible areas through the use of moisture meters and thermal imaging which allows us to see below the surface locating non-visible leaks and moisture which leads to mold growth.