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Mould Services in Vancouver Mould - Home Page Mould Inspection Mould Inspection - FAQ's Mould Inspection - Rates Mould Remediation Mould Remediation - FAQ's Mould Consultancy Mould and Indoor Air Quality Mould Information for DIY Projects Mould Information - Chlorine Bleach Mould Information - Safety Tips Mould in the News Mould News - Health Canada Company and Contact Information Mould remediation in an attic	Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Consultant Services in The Greater Vancouver Area and North Coast BC I am sure that I have a mould problem in my home. I am not sure of the steps that I have to take ? There are several steps in the mould inspection and mould remediation process: Mould Inspection, mould investigation and testing Mould Report with a Scope of Work Quotations from remediation companies Remediation and Abatement of the mould Final Inspection and Clearance Your first step is to contact a mould inspection company. They will perform the necessary tests and visual inspection of the property. They will also provide you with a Scope of Work. If you are planning to have the mould cleaned professionally by a mould remediation company, the scope of work is the most important document they will provide you with. What is a scope of work? The scope of work is a document produced by the mould inspection company that gives the remediation company a full and complete set of instructions for the work that is required to clean the mould. It explains in detail, the procedures, processes and safety protocols that should be used for your individual mould problem. It should also address water intrusion issues that may be present in the home. It ensures that the remediation companies have all the information they need to give you a fair and accurate quotation on the work that has to be preformed. With a work standard set, all companies can quote on the same procedures, protocols and safety requirements, with no short cuts. What is cross-contamination ? • When a surface with mould is disturbed, it can release thousands, if not, tens of thousands of spores into the air.These spores can decrease the air quality and potentially make the air toxic to breathe. • When the spores settle out of the air, it mixes in with the surrounding dust, contaminating personal items and the rest of the room. • During a remediation, containment, dust suppression and negative air should be used to limit and control the movement of these spores. If there has been a mold problem in the attic, but it seems to have dried [i.e., small patches of dry mold] can one do an “eye ball” inspection to tell if there is a health hazard or does one have to inspect with a “mold detector” of some sort? You can always “eye ball” the area to determine if there is mould, it is a matter of whether or not you want a scientific and/or definitive answer. The only way to ascertain the genus/species of mould is through microscopic examination, either through air sampling or bulk sampling and direct tape lift. The criteria for determining environmental impact is based on both the genus of the mould and the size of the impacted area. The second determination for impact is whether or not the mould spores in the attic has cross-contaminated the living areas of the home. This can only be determined by testing. Dry mould is often times (depending on the genus) more toxic than live growing mould and is more easily aerosolized than live mould. I own a condo, and I have mould . Who should pay for the remediation? Your first step is to establish if you do have a mould problem and the extent of the contamination. For this, you will require a full mould inspection and a scope of work. The inspection report and Scope of Work will determine for you where the mould is located, the probable cause/s of the mould and the required protocols and methods required to clean the mould and restore the property to its original condition. In some cases, if the mould is only within your unit, then the condo owner is usually responsible for cleaning the mould problem. But, if the building is still under a contractor's warranty or if the mould problem in your unit was caused by or extends from a common area or from another condo unit, then your homeowners co-op /condo/ strata association should be notified. The condo association should be given a copy of your mould inspection report and the scope of work. Read your homeowner's documentation carefully, every case is different. In the case where insurance claims or in cases where litigation is likely, we highly recommend the involvement and consultation with a certified mould consultant, hired by you, to conduct the initial investigations on your behalf. This will provide you and your attorney with the necessary documentation you will need for this process. How do we make an appointment for a mould consultation ? For the Vancouver area - Call for an appointment. As the extent of mould contamination differs in every case, a full mould inspection will be required for a complete consultation. If you have already had a mould inspection done, a copy can be e-mailed to us and we would review the results and provide you with a remediation quotation. Telephone: (778) 786-1552 Office hours: Monday to Friday 9AM - 7PM Please note that inspections are best conducted in daylight hours.
Servicing the following areas: The Greater Vancouver area, The Lower Mainland; Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Delta, Hope, Ladner, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, North Vancouver, Pemberton, Powell River, Richmond, Squamish, Surrey, West Vancouver, White Rock, Whistler.

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I am sure that I have a mould problem in my home. I am not sure of the steps that I have to take ?

There are several steps in the mould inspection and mould remediation process:

Mould Inspection, mould investigation and testing
Mould Report with a Scope of Work
Quotations from remediation companies
Remediation and Abatement of the mould
Final Inspection and Clearance

Your first step is to contact a mould inspection company. They will perform the necessary tests and visual inspection of the property. They will also provide you with a Scope of Work. If you are planning to have the mould cleaned professionally by a mould remediation company, the scope of work is the most important document they will provide you with.

What is a scope of work?

The scope of work is a document produced by the mould inspection company that gives the remediation company a full and complete set of instructions for the work that is required to clean the mould. It explains in detail, the procedures, processes and safety protocols that should be used for your individual mould problem. It should also address water intrusion issues that may be present in the home. It ensures that the remediation companies have all the information they need to give you a fair and accurate quotation on the work that has to be preformed. With a work standard set, all companies can quote on the same procedures, protocols and safety requirements, with no short cuts.

What is cross-contamination ?

•  When a surface with mould is disturbed, it can release thousands, if not, tens of thousands of spores into the air.These spores can decrease the air quality and potentially make the air toxic to breathe.
•  When the spores settle out of the air, it mixes in with the surrounding dust, contaminating personal items and the rest of the room.
•  During a remediation, containment, dust suppression and negative air should be used to limit and control the movement of these spores.

If there has been a mold problem in the attic, but it seems to have dried [i.e., small patches of dry mold] can one do an “eye ball” inspection to tell if there is a health hazard or does one have to inspect with a “mold detector” of some sort?

You can always “eye ball” the area to determine if there is mould, it is a matter of whether or not you want a scientific and/or definitive answer.

The only way to ascertain the genus/species of mould is through microscopic examination, either through air sampling or bulk sampling and direct tape lift.

The criteria for determining environmental impact is based on both the genus of the mould and the size of the impacted area.

The second determination for impact is whether or not the mould spores in the attic has cross-contaminated the living areas of the home. This can only be determined by testing. Dry mould is often times (depending on the genus) more toxic than live growing mould and is more easily aerosolized than live mould.

I own a condo, and I have mould . Who should pay for the remediation?

Your first step is to establish if you do have a mould problem and the extent of the contamination. For this, you will require a full mould inspection and a scope of work.

The inspection report and Scope of Work will determine for you where the mould is located, the probable cause/s of the mould and the required protocols and methods required to clean the mould and restore the property to its original condition.

In some cases, if the mould is only within your unit, then the condo owner is usually responsible for cleaning the mould problem. But, if the building is still under a contractor's warranty or if the mould problem in your unit was caused by or extends from a common area or from another condo unit, then your homeowners co-op /condo/ strata association should be notified. The condo association should be given a copy of your mould inspection report and the scope of work. Read your homeowner's documentation carefully, every case is different.

In the case where insurance claims or in cases where litigation is likely, we highly recommend the involvement and consultation with a certified mould consultant, hired by you, to conduct the initial investigations on your behalf. This will provide you and your attorney with the necessary documentation you will need for this process.

How do we make an appointment for a mould consultation ?

For the Vancouver area - Call for an appointment. As the extent of mould contamination differs in every case, a full mould inspection will be required for a complete consultation.

If you have already had a mould inspection done, a copy can be e-mailed to us and we would review the results and provide you with a remediation quotation.

Telephone: (778) 786-1552
Office hours: Monday to Friday 9AM - 7PM

Please note that inspections are best conducted in daylight hours.

Servicing the following areas:

The Greater Vancouver area, The Lower Mainland; Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Delta, Hope, Ladner, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, North Vancouver, Pemberton, Powell River, Richmond, Squamish, Surrey, West Vancouver, White Rock, Whistler.