Mold Testing and Professional Restoration

8/29/2022 (Permalink)

A specialist with SERVPRO of Louisa, Orange and Madison counties can help commercial property managers and owners determine whether mold is present in a building in in Orange, VA.

A visual inspection may be sufficient, or a trained expert may take air, batch or surface samples to detect mold and identify the species.

Schedule a Mold Inspection with SERVPRO of Louisa, Orange and Madison counties (540) 513-3111

A mold inspection may start with a search for visible mold and lead to a mold test. Testing is only cost-effective at early stages for the following reasons:

detecting the presence of hidden mold

determining the toxicity of mold

measuring concentrations of spores or off-gasses

If an infestation is obvious, testing is more practical to confirm the completion of cleanup. Bringing in the trained professionals at SERVPRO of Louisa, Orange and Madison counties is recommended for all mold cleanup, though full containment is necessary for toxic species.

Have Experts Take Samples

Our specialist may take any of the following types of samples from a commercial building:

Airborne spore and gas samples

Batch spore samples

Surface spore samples

Spores can be gathered from the air inside a building or directly from contents or surfaces. These samples are used to grow the same mold in a controlled lab environment for identifying the species and toxicity status.

Lab Results

Once test results are in, an expert from SERVPRO of Louisa, Orange and Madison counties will contact property owners to report on the species or concentration of spores and microbial volatile organic compounds. This data can help a specialist recommend the best strategy for stopping mold growth and eradicating existing colonies.

Regardless of test results, our SERVPRO specialists can recommend the right approach to cleaning up mold or preventing an infestation. Cleanup can take up to a week and remediation may go on for longer based on whether contaminated building materials need to be replaced during restoration.

Call the restoration pros at SERVPRO of Louisa, Orange and Madison counties (540) 513-3111.