#1 for Mold Testing on Long Island
The one silver lining when it comes to mold? Sometimes, you can actually see it. Visible mold might appear in the corners of your walls, ceilings, or other damp areas—making it easier to catch early. But unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Mold can also grow out of sight, hiding inside air ducts, behind walls, or in other hard-to-reach spaces. In some cases, it forms in clusters so small they’re invisible to the naked eye.
That’s why it’s important to know when to call in a professional for a mold inspection. Ignoring the signs or waiting too long can lead to mold buildup that affects your indoor air quality—and ultimately, your health.
If you suspect mold in your home or office, trust the experts at NY Indoor Air Quality Solutions to thoroughly inspect your space. Because when it comes to your health, clean air makes all the difference.
Situations That Lead to Mold Inspections
Here are a few situations when you should have our inspection team check for mold:
- Water damage: Whenever you experience water damage, you should get a professional mold inspection. So if your basement flooded, roof leaked, or a broken pipe sprayed water everywhere, then there is a good possibility of mold existing. On top of those scenarios, any place that got wet and was not quickly dried (within 24 to 48 hours) can also grow mold.
- Purchasing a new home: When you buy a new home, there is no way to know exactly what kind of water damage may have happened. So a professional mold inspection will get to the bottom of it and give you a better understanding (and peace of mind!) about whether or not you need to remove mold.
- After a house has been unoccupied: When a house has been closed up and/or unoccupied for months or years, then there is a likelihood of mold growth. Humidity builds up in these situations, since there is no controlled air, and leads to mold growth.
- After mold remediation: Professional mold remediation has the aim of removing all signs and growths of mold. However, it can be difficult to get all at once. So if you recently had mold remediation done, then having mold inspections afterwards will check to see if further action is required.
- You see some mold: If you see something that looks like mold, then we recommend a mold inspection. Seeing green, blue, black or white stuff growing in your house is not a good sign and should be checked immediately. Because when you see some mold, it might not be restricted to one location.
There are also some common signs, symptoms and illnesses that derive from mold being in the home. Learn more:
Signs Leading to Potential Illness
Our aim is to keep the air you are breathing safe and clean. Do not take any chances with your health. Knowing the signs can prompt you to get a mold inspection sooner rather than later.
Mold Inspection vs Mold Testing
When it comes to mold in your home, there are a few different options at your disposal. Most pointedly having a mold inspection or mold testing done. These two options do slightly differ in what they accomplish. A mold inspection simply identifies the presence of mold. And in most cases can define the general size of the mold problem at hand. However, mold testing attempts to identify exactly what type of mold is present and how many mold spores are in the air.
It is important to keep in mind that getting the results in a home can be difficult. There needs to be a controlled environment, which is tough to get in a home setting. So sometimes results may vary from test to test. But we have years of experience performing mold tests for homes and businesses on Long Island and our results are reliable.
When it comes to mold testing, all indoor spaces have mold spores that will drift in from the outdoors. At the end of the day, a mold test will show a long list of species. However, not all are actually growing in your home. Once we have this list, we can further eliminate some of the possibilities.
Lastly, when it comes to mold testing, it is important to note that the EPA does not have a set of guidelines for what amount of mold or mold spores is acceptable in a home. For this reason, mold testing is not always useful. Instead, looking for growing colonies is a more surefire way of finding dangerous mold growth in the home.
Need a Mold Inspection? Contact NYIAQ Today!
When it comes to mold inspections and mold testing on Long Island, many turn to us for professional and dependable results. We provide our mold services for clients across Long Island, New York including many out east and in the following areas: Hampton Bays, West Hampton, South Hampton, East Hampton, Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor, Water Mill, Quogue and Amagansett. Learn more about what happens during an inspection. Getting an inspection is a great way to check if there is mold growth. Don’t keep breathing in potentially harmful air and schedule an appointment today.
If we find mold growth, our team offers guidance on professional mold cleanup services for home and business owners on Long Island, New York. Get the best services regarding mold and air quality inspections in the area.