
Testing for Mold Tips
Testing for mold is not always simple, but we’re here to help.
Your first step should be to define your objectives and purpose for testing:
- Litigation Purposes
- Health Reasons
- Post Remediation Clearance Testing
- Peace of Mind that you don’t have mold in your environment
Whatever the reason you are testing for mold, you need a testing strategy. At the Mold Test Company, we are happy to discuss your objectives and assist you in developing your plan.


Testing for Mold Litigation
For the strongest case possible, you’ll need to know the species of mold you are dealing with. It is in your best interest to have a disinterested, 3rd party to take the test for you. It is also recommend to undergo multiple tests in order to support your case. If water damage was a problem, you will also want to test for environmental bacteria, as this has the potential to make you very ill.

Testing for Mold Health Reasons
Is your environment making you sick? You will need medical testing in conjunction with your environmental testing for a complete analysis.

Testing for Mold Post Remediation
Once you have determined that your environment has mold contamination (testing for mold has confirmed the presence of mold infestation), you must have the structure “professionally remediated” for mold. Once remediated, you’ll need to be sure the job was done correctly and the mold levels are deemed safe. This type of testing for mold is known as “Post Remediation Clearance Testing”, this assures you the job was done correctly and the structure is now safe to inhabit.

Testing for Mold Peace of Mind
Testing for mold and getting clear and clean results is the peace of mind every person wants to get. Whether it’s in your home, apartment, school or place of work, testing for mold can give you that peace of mind.


Water Damage
Moisture is generally the cause of mold growth in a structure. When inspecting a building the first step in figuring out how the mold contamination began is finding the water intrusion. We recommend testing anywhere there is visible water damage in order to identify the source of your mold problem.
Note:
Resolving the cause of a water intrusion is the first step when doing a remediation.

Mold Travel
When testing for mold, it’s important to keep in mind that Mold travels around very similar to dust. Your furniture and personal effects are susceptible to mold contamination. When looking for a good sampling point pay close attention to circular patterns in what may appear to be dust on contents. Mold tends to grow on leather goods and particle board first.
Note:
Fine particulates are microscopic shards of the mold spore
which can carry mycotoxins. When inhaled, these mold particulates can imbed themselves into the soft tissues of the brain causing a multitude of short and long term
health problems.


Professional Mold Inspection
Mold Test Company is the nation’s premier source for Mold Inspections and Mold Testing. The Mold Test Company employs only quality, highly skilled and experienced certified mold service professionals

DIY Environmental Mold Test
Below are a list of certified Environmental tests we offer, designed to identify environmental mold exposure.