Mold Inspectors

MOLD Inspectors

Providing Residential and Commercial mold inspections in Naples, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral and all of South Florida. American Indoor Air Quality Council "Board" certified inspectors are the best qualified to determine if your your home or structure has a "mold problem" Do you really want to trust your health to someone who has a "instant" certification for inspecting for mold. Only AmIAQC requires at least 2 years experience to be certified for indoor air quality certifications.

Home Inspection & Mold Inspection tips for Homeowners, Real Estate Agents, Building Managers in Cape Coral, Marco Island, Ft Myers, Naples, bonita Springs and all of Southwest Florida.

Home Inspection: Collier, Charlotte and Lee Counties,

Home Inspector should carry General Liability Insurance.
Home Inspectors should belong to a non profit inspector association that requires and provides continuing education training.

Mold Inspection:

Mold inspections should be performed by a qualified professional, CIE or CIH.
"remember that a negative sampling report must not be used in place of a visual survey". EPA http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldcourse/chapter7/lesson2.html
Mold Report should include, scope of work, documentation of suspect conditions, possible source identification with photos and Infrared photos also recommendations for corrections based on accepted national industry standards.
Mold assessor / inspector should decide the need for mold remediation, it only makes sense to require the mold assessor to have E&O insurance.

The mold industry has guidelines, recommendations and standards for testing and remediation.

Florida homeowners should be aware of what a mold inspection is and what the mold inspectors goal is. Florida passed a "mold law" that is scheduled to be effective in 2010. Consumers must remember until the law becomes effective, just because someone claims to be a "mold expert" doesn't make this true. It is your responsibility as a consumer to check companies for experience and mold E&O not just take their word for it.

Mold Inspection:

A visual inspection of the accessable areas of a home.

1. Photos to document signs of water intrusion and suspected microbial growth (mold).

2. Moisture meter reading of suspect areas.

3. Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras.

(aids in finding moisture intrusion)

4. A DETAILED report, including executive

summary, recommendations, scope of work, methods, lab analysis, digital & infrared thermal imaging photos documenting suspected problems.

Mold Tests

Collection of Mold Samples:

1. Swab, Tape and Bulk Samples.

2. Air Sampling

3. Tests should be done based on published standards.

4. Usually client just receives a copy of the Lab analysis and maybe a cover sheet with testing company name on it.

Radon & Mold Professionals has been the leader in mold assessment for residential and commercial projects in Southwest Florida for several years. We have AmIAQC board Certified Indoor Environmentalists to perform your mold assessment which means they are qualified to determine what the mold problem is and what needs to be done to correct the problem. Our recommendations for corrections are based on accepted national standards for cleanup not an inspectors best guess.
office: (239) 498-4619toll free: (800) 881-3837

email: radonmold@yahoo.com

fax: (239) 949-5948 websites: www.radonmoldhelp.com www.naplesmoldinspection.com www.certifiedradonmold.com Serving Florida since 1999, we have performed over 8,400 mold inspections with thousands mold tests.

John Cosgrove, CIE, CRMI

Doug Wall, CIE, CRMI

Rob Martin, CIE,

AmIAQC Board Certified Indoor Environmentalists

AmIAQC Board Certified Residential Mold Inspectors

Detailed reports with source identification, documentation and recommendations for corrections based on nationally accepted industry remediation standards. Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras used on all jobs.

$1 million in Liability and Mold E&O insurance.

North Naples Company servingNaples, Bonita Springs, Ft Myers & Cape Coral All of Collier & Lee (Statewide for big jobs)

Radon & Mold Professionals May 2009

Should Agents ask the inspectors they recommend if they have Liability / E&O insurance?
Many Real Estate Agents carry an Errors and Omissions policy.
We have noticed that while many Realtors have E&O insurance, few if any, ever ask if the inspectors they recommend or suggest to a client if they carry insurance or E&O. We have been involved with thousands of Real Estate transactions and are rarely ask for a certificate of insurance.
Developers and Homeowner associations regularly ask for proof of insurance. The new Florida Home Inspector- Mold Law scheduled to be effective in 2010 will require Home Inspectors to have liability but not E&O.
The same law will require Mold Inspectors to have $1 million in liability / E&O coverage. We believe that Realtors would benefit / protect themselves as well as their clients by knowing if the companies they recommend have liability as well as E&O insurance.
                    Real Estate Agents should know:
Home Inspector Insurance liability or E&O does not cover environmental issues such as mold and Chinese Drywall inspections.
Mold inspections and Chinese Drywall inspections are outside the home inspectors "Standard of Practice".
                    For Environmental Issues:
Professional Liability is E&O that covers Chinese Drywall assessments and Preliminary mold inspections / testing.

Microbial Consulting Coverage is the E&O that covers MOLD Post-remediation inspection/testing (Clearance).


WallRadon Testing, Inc. FL DOH RB1938
Radon & Mold Professionals
Office: (239) 498-4619   -   (800) 881-3837
Fax:     (239) 949-5948
Email: wallradon@comcast.net / radonmold@yahoo.com
websites: www.radonmoldhelp.com
                 www.naplesmoldinspection.com
Mold Inspections / Mold Tests / Radon Tests / Allergen Screening / VOC Testing / "Chinese Drywall" Inspections
3 AmIAQC board Certified Indoor Environmentalists
We are Indoor Air Quality specialists, we leave the home inspections to the generalists. We carry $1 million liability / E&O insurance including for mold and Chinese Drywall assessments.
Mailing address: 195 5th Street, Bonita Springs, FL 34134

Daryl Watters. Daryl has a Bachelor of Education degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio for teaching biology and general science. Daryl is one of our competitors but he is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced mold inspectors in South Florida.

A Accredited Mold Inspection Service, Inc.

We Are A Florida Mold Testing firm providing quality inspector services for Floridians since 1993.

http://www.floridamoldinspectors.us/

Residential and Commercial South Florida Mold Testing
By A Certified Inspector
Professional, Detailed, Non-Bias Reports
No conflict of interest; we inspect only!!!
Post Remediation Clearance Testing
Professional Spore Analysis
Remediation Protocol
MEMBER:
Indoor Air Quality Association member
and American Indoor Air Quality Council
AmIAQC, CIE # 01952
1 (888) 381-6651

Martin at ECO TECH has performed mold assessment for years throughout South Florida as a CIE. He is professional and experienced and qualified to determine if your residential or commercial property has a mold problem.

http://www.moldtestingflorida.com

Certified Indoor Environmentalists
Mold Inspections & Testing
Thermal Imaging
Complete Air / water Quality testing

Toll Free
800 801 1727

(561) 249-4204 * (305) 677-0078 *(407) 459-4822 *(954) 931-6212

"Many Mold inspection companies only perform "Mold Testing". Mold testing should not be confused with a Mold Inspection. Mold testing refers to collecting air or surface samples which are analyzed by a laboratory, this procedure will only determine the mold spore count and spore identification. This process will not help determine what caused the problem, the source or the solution to it; but is very helpful when performed in conjunction with a full inspection."

What are the benefits of a preliminary mold assessment?

Certified Indoor Environmentalist - third party assessment: Inspector should not perform any type of remediation so there is no conflict of interest. Our goal is to provide accurate information without bias so that educated decisions can be made.

· Defined "Scope of Work": Defines the boundaries of the affected area(s) needing remediation. Additionally, knowing if the airborne levels are in a range of thousands, or hundreds of thousands may affect decisions regarding the timeliness of remediation, and the continued occupancy of the home.

· Documentation: Many insurance adjusters will not authorize or undertake mold remediation if the presence of mold growth is not scientifically demonstrated. We identify the presence or absence of mold growth with AIHA EMLAP accredited laboratory analysis. Elevated moisture presence is identified through non-intrusive visual inspection with the use of infrared thermal imaging and other moisture detection equipment.

· Recommendations for corrections: Know the extent of cleaning and what specific items/materials can be saved and how, plus what items/materials should be disposed based on nationally accepted industry standards.

· Receive accurate remediation proposals: Saves homeowners and insurance companies money.

· Achievement of "Clearance" is a significantly higher percentage: Providing useful information to remediation companies equals a successful project and allowsoccupants to return home quicker since additional cleaning after post remediation inspection and testing is reduced or eliminated.

· Assessment cost is covered by most insurance companies:

· Cross contamination? Many times when remediation is performed without a preliminary assessment and a containment is used; the post remediation air quality will pass inside the containment but will fail outside the containment. Knowing the extent of airborne microbial amplification before remediation begins eliminates questions of whether cross contamination occurred.

Can be used as part of the Seller's Disclosure: Detailed documentation gives the prospective buyer a sense of comfort knowing the entire process was handled appropriately from start to finish while following accepted industry standards.

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."

Can your home inspector interpret your lab results?

http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldcourse/chapter3/lesson3.html

"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

Lemacks Htg & AC Inc.

Air Conditioning Service (HVAC)

Naples / Ft Myers / Collier & Lee Counties

Lemacks Htg & AC Inc.

1770 Sanctuary Rd, Naples, FL 34120

Serving Lee & Collier Counties

Sales - Service - Installation

Residential & Commercial

Ray Lemacks, owner

Cell: (239) 370-8838 New & Existing Const.

Office: (239) 348-1734 CAC 1813576

active / rain (free blog – 481 in collier & 953 in Lee)

Real Estate Network of Industry Professionals

http://activerain.com/action/referrals/wallradon Link to Join

Mold Cleanup (click here)

American Indoor Air Quality Council

certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE)

and certified Residential Mold Inspectors (CRMI)

Board-awarded by the AmIAQC

List of AmIAQC certified

Indoor Environmentalists within 100 miles of Naples, FL

John Cosgrove

WallRadon Testing Inc.

Bonita Springs

239-498-4619

CIE/CRMI

Douglas Wall

Rob Martin

WallRadon Testing Inc.

Rob Martin, CIE and Assoc.

Bonita Springs

Orlando

239-498-4619

CIE/CRMI

CIE, CRMI

Sean Dyer

Clean Air Inspections

Estero

CIE

Michael E. Lyon

Cole's Air Diagnostics

Fort Myers

CIE/CMR

James Thompson

Cool Zone

Naples

CIE

Greg Gomez

Indoor Air Professionals Inc.

Fort Myers

CIE/CMR

William Reaville

Indoor Air Professionals Inc

Fort Myers

CIE

Michael Sciullo

Fort Myers

CIE/CMRS

Lily Salkoff

The Aerial Companies

Naples

CIE

Michael Casanova

Lee County BOCC

Fort Myers

CIE/CMR

Christine Erickson

Erickson's Drying Systems

Fort Myers

CIE/CMR/CMRS

Fred Kobie

Kobie Kooling Inc.

Fort Myers

CIE

Mark Kobie

Kobie Kooling Inc.

Fort Myers

CIE

Joe F. Smith Jr.

J.F. Smith Building Contractors Inc.

Sanibel

CIE/CMR

David Radford

Thrifty AC & Refridgeration

Fort Myers

CIE/CMR

David Radford Jr.

Thrifty AC & Refridgeration

Fort Myers

CIE

Lynn Troyer

Comfort Zone Inc.

Cape Coral

CIE

Edward Ciofani

Freshaire Solutions of SW Florida

North Fort Myers

CIE/CMR

Michael Cunningham

Kobie Kooling Inc.

North Fort Myers

CIE/CIEC

Cape Coral, Naples, Bontia Springs, Marco Island, Estero and Ft Myers homeowners and buyers should hire a qualified mold inspector which is a CIE or CIH. A mold inspector should be able to identify a mold problem and write recommendations for corrections if needed. A real mold inspector will have mold E&O insurance and equipment such as infrared thermal imaging cameras and particle counters. Trust your health and investment to a professional not someone who performs mold test as a side job.