Armored Inspections LLC     520.247.6547

 

List of Services:

Visual Moisture Assessment - $295

Targeted Mold Inspection - $350

Residential Mold Screening (entire house) - $545

Visual Moisture Assessment – $295

Price includes:

  • Full visual field inspection
  • Field consultation
  • Temperature and humidity readings
  • Moisture meter readings of any visual moisture intrusion areas
  • Full report and follow up consultation by an IESO Trained Residential Mold Inspector (CRMI)

Detailed Services:

  • On site consultation by an IESO Trained Residential Mold Inspector (CRMI)
  • Complete visual inspection of the property including photo documentation of any suspect areas.
  • Systematic documentation of suspect areas including temperature, humidity and moisture meter readings of any visual moisture intrusion areas
  • Full report and result consultation provided by an IESO Trained Residential Mold Inspector (CRMI)
  • Reference report with EPA recommended guidelines for self clean up or referral to an appropriate specialist

 

Targeted Mold Screening – $350

     (also for post-remediation testing)

Price includes:

  • Targeted visual inspection for 1 identified area of concern

  • Field consultation

  • Temperature and humidity readings in 1 targeted area of concern

  • Moisture meter readings of 1 targeted area of concern

  • Collection of microbial samples

  • Laboratory fees

  • Laboratory data interpretation and review provided by a CIE, CIEC or CIAQM

  • Targeted report and follow up consultation by an IESO Trained Residential Mold Inspector (CRMI)

Detailed Services:

  • On site consultation by an IESO Trained Residential Mold Inspector (CRMI)

  • Targeted visual inspection including photo documentation of identified suspect area.

  • Systematic documentation of targeted suspect area including temperature, humidity and moisture meter readings.

  • Surface Sampling of targeted suspect area (One sample is included in this price if a suspect area is determined by the onsite inspector)

  • Air Sampling using calibrated sampling pump and spore traps. All air sampling is conducted using anticipated low-level outdoor baseline. A minimum of two air samples should always be taken and are included in this price.

  • Analytical services of collected samples utilizing an accredited laboratory analyzing 100% of sample trace at 600 times light microscopy. (Analytical Services Provided By EMSL Analytical Laboratories)

  • Full data interpretation of analytical results to include a summary page indicating if significant indoor levels are reported by laboratory data (Significant levels reference IESO and ACGIH)

  • Full analytical review by a highly qualified Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE), Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC), or a Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager (CIAQM). Analytical review includes a reference report with EPA and IICRC S500 and S520 recommended guidelines for self clean up or referral to an appropriate specialist.

Additional Air or Surface Sample with additional targeted area inspection - $86.00 (each includes lab fees and data interpretation)

Air, tape or swab samples taken on-site and then delivered to an AIHA Environmental Accredited Laboratory for analysis and spore count reporting. (Minimum 2 samples) Standard lab turn-around time is approximately two business days. Rush processing is available for additional charge.

 

Residential Mold Screening – $545

Price includes:

  • Full visual field inspection
  • Field consultation
  • Temperature and humidity readings
  • Moisture meter readings of any visual moisture intrusion areas
  • Collection of microbial samples
  • Laboratory fees
  • Laboratory data interpretation and review provided by a CIE, CIEC or CIAQM
  • Full report and follow up consultation by an IESO Trained Residential Mold Inspector (CRMI)

Detailed Services:

  • On site consultation by an IESO Trained Residential Mold Inspector (CRMI)
  • Complete visual inspection of the property including photo documentation of any suspect areas.
  • Systematic documentation of suspect areas including temperature, humidity and moisture meter readings of any visual moisture intrusion areas
  • Surface Sampling of suspect area (One sample is included in this price if a suspect area is determined by the onsite inspector)
  • Air Sampling using calibrated sampling pump and spore traps. All air sampling is conducted using anticipated low-level outdoor baseline. A minimum of two air samples should always be taken and are included in this price.
  • Analytical services of collected samples utilizing an accredited laboratory analyzing 100% of sample trace at 600 times light microscopy. (Analytical Services Provided By Aerotech P&K Laboratories)
  • Full data interpretation of analytical results to include a summary page indicating if significant indoor levels are reported by laboratory data (Significant levels reference IESO and ACGIH)
  • Full analytical review by a highly qualified Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE), Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC), or a Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager (CIAQM). Analytical review includes a reference report with EPA and IICRC S500 and S520 recommended guidelines for self clean up or referral to an appropriate specialist.

Additional Air or Surface Samples - $86.00 (each includes lab fees and data interpretation)

Air, tape or swab samples taken on-site and then delivered to an AIHA Environmental Accredited Laboratory for analysis and spore count reporting. (Minimum 2 samples) Standard lab turn-around time is approximately two business days. Rush processing is available for additional charge.

 

Learn More

What are Molds?

Molds are simple, microscopic organisms, present virtually everywhere, indoors and outdoors. Molds, along with mushrooms and yeasts, are fungi and are needed to break down dead material and recycle nutrients in the environment. For molds to grow and reproduce, they need only moisture and an organic food source, such as leaves, wood, paper. Because molds grow by digesting the organic material, they gradually destroy whatever they grow on. Sometimes, new molds grow on old mold colonies. Mold growth on surfaces can often be seen in the form of discoloration, frequently green, gray, brown, or black but also white and other colors. Molds release countless tiny, lightweight spores, which travel through the air.

How am I exposed to indoor molds?

Everyone is exposed to some mold on a daily basis without evident harm. It is common to find mold spores in the air inside homes, and most of the airborne spores found indoors come from outdoor sources. Mold spores primarily cause health problems when they are present in large numbers and people inhale many of them. This occurs primarily when there is active mold growth within home, office or school where people live or work. People can also be exposed to mold by touching contaminated materials and by eating contaminated foods.

Can mold become a problem in my home?

Molds will grow and multiply whenever conditions are right, sufficient moisture is available, and organic material is present. Be on the lookout in your home for common sources of indoor moisture that may lead to mold problems, these conditions may include:

  • Flooding
  • Leaky roofs
  • Sprinkler spray hitting the house
  • Plumbing leaks
  • Overflow from sinks or sewers
  • Damp basement or crawl space
  • Steam from shower or cooking
  • Humidifiers

Warping floors and discoloration of walls and ceilings can be indications of moisture problems. Condensation on windows or walls is also an important indication, but it can sometimes be caused by an indoor combustion problem! Have fuel-burning appliances routinely inspected by your local utility or a professional heating contractor.

Should I be concerned about mold in my home?

Yes, if indoor mold contamination is extensive, it can cause very high and persistent airborne spore exposures. Persons exposed to high spore levels can become sensitized and develop allergies to the mold or other health problems. Mold growth can damage your furnishings, such as carpets, sofas and cabinets. Clothes and shoes in damp closets can become soiled. In time, unchecked mold growth can cause serious damage to the structural elements in your home.