If you aren’t sure if you have mold in your home, call in the professionals for a mold testing
In a world of DIYs and YouTube tutorials, every homeowner thinks they are able to fix every problem themselves. While this may work for simple fixes, there are some problems that should be handled by the professionals. Mold is one of those situations. There are many reasons you should have your home professionally tested for mold. So before you pick up an at-home mold test, let us tell you why you should call a professional instead.
Samples Can Be Misleading
While taking a mold sample is an important part of any mold service, it is not the only portion of your mold test. Mold samples can be misleading. Some home tests can come back with a false-positive result. A professional test will have a well thought out sampling and a visual inspection by a professional. A visual inspection requires an understanding of building construction, water sources, and other factors like a cracked foundation or poor drainage, that may not be apparent to most homeowners.
Mold Kits Don’t Provide Meaningful Answers
While mold kits seem like a quick way of knowing if there is mold in your home, it does not provide you the information you need to know the gravity of the situation. Most mold testing kits simply consist of an open Petri dish left open for a period of time. This type of test doesn’t take into account that every home has mold in some capacity, whether spores blow in when you open the doors or you have a moldy piece of bread left in the cabinet. This test won’t tell you anything about the mold or whether it is originating inside your home or if it is coming in from outside. It is will just inform you that there is mold in your home.
At home mold testing kits are not helpful. For a true test to see if there is mold in your home, hire a professional who will test your home thoroughly: call us! If you suspect your home of having mold, it is time to call in the professionals at Environmental Consulting and Contracting Group for a mold test.
Professional Mold Test with Environmental Consulting and Contracting Group!
If you or a family member suspects the presence of black mold or any other type of mold in your home, contact the professionals at Environmental Consulting and Contracting Group. With more than 30 years in the mold remediation industry, we have the experience and tools to help you. Contact us at 410-258-3579 or 1-877-591-MOLD (6653).
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