No, the inspector will not clean the mould at the time of the inspection. The inspector will answer all of your
questions about the mould contamination that was found, show you the area or
areas that are the most likely source of the amplification, areas that have
high mould spore counts and other potential mould causing sites.
The mould inspector will identify
for you any areas that have had water intrusion or high relative humidity or
heavy condensation, as these areas may require repair or maintenance for moisture intrusion as part of the
remediation process. The inspector will discuss the methods, products and
protocols required to adequately clean and remove the mould from the property.
We will then provide you
with a full written report of the inspection, and the scope of work, i.e. step-by-step - the products, materials and procedures and safety protocols that should be followed by
a remediation company to clean and remove the mold. A list of areas that
require repair or maintenance will also be included. We will also include a
quotation for the cost of remediation of the mould.
6. Why do I need a scope of work?
The scope of work 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 also allows you to give that same set of instructions to several remediation companies to get competitive quotes. It insures that you get the best results.
7. How can your company give a cost estimate for mold remediation and other mould inspection companies don't?
We offer a full mould inspection service for our customers.
We can take you through from inspection to consultancy to mould remediation. All of our inspection reports are reviewed by a panel of engineers and scientists to ensure that our scope of work and cost estimates are appropriate and accurate. Our company believes that having
mould inspectors that have solid remediation experience is of added value to the
consumer. They know first hand what is required to do a thorough remediation
job, and tend not to underestimate or overestimate the hours or complexity of
the job. Our
inspectors are capable of calculating a job accurately,
so you, the customer, are not surprised by additional costs at the
end of a job.
8. What is the purpose of mould inspection report ?
The mould inspection report is a means of protecting the home-owner, by providing information about their particular situation, mould and moisture intrusion problem/s. It determines the risk to health and property.
The scope of work, is the most important section of the mould inspection report, detailing for you exactly what measures have to be take to remedy the situation. This comprehensive 12 - 20 page document will allow
you to make a more confident decisions about the next steps in mould remediation.
9. What if I am in
the process of purchasing a property that has mould?
If you are in the process of buying
or selling the property the mould inspection report can be used in the
negotiations to establish an equitable value to repair the property. As we
include a full quotation for the remediation of the property with the
inspection report, you can immediately ascertain the total cost of the repairs
required to get the house back to a standard that is acceptable for both the
buyer and the seller. As most mould problems can now be remediated without major
reconstruction to the house, it is more feasible to purchase a mould
contaminated house and to have it fully cleaned, remediated and guaranteed.
10. If I have already had a mould inspection company take an air -sample with a lab report, do I still need a scope of work ?
Professional and experienced mould inspection companies will provide you with a complete Scope of Work, as a part of their service. If they have not, then a mould remediation assessment will be required, in order to produce the Scope of Work.
A lab report alone for an air-sample test does not provide all of the information required for a mould remediation company to accurately quote on a job.
Once contracted to do a mould
remediation job, Bio-D-Tec Mould Experts will conduct a separate mould
inspection, regardless of whether or not a previous inspection
of the property had been done. We do this, in every instance, to ensure that
our remediation and quality control procedures are strictly followed.
We do recommend that a 3rd party certification is done, after the remediation has been completed.
As mould detection is often problematic with areas often overlooked, or it may have been several weeks
from the time of the initial inspection and given the right conditions, the
mould will continue to grow and spread during that period. Our advanced systematic test
methods gives us the confidence in knowing that a complete inspection has been
conducted. With possible areas of omission reduced, it insures that we will
have the greatest probability of success - even in areas where the mould is not
readily accessible or visible.
11. How much will a
mould remediation cost ?
As there are so many variables
involved in mould remediation, this cost can only be determined at the time of
the mould inspection. Mould remediation can also include the cost of repairing
water damaged materials, fixing leaks, removing fiberglass insulation, cleaning
carpets as well as cleaning, abatement and preventative treatments.
Our company charges a standard
daily rate for remediation, what will vary is the amount of time required to
remove all contamination and disinfect a property.
More
information on mould remediation and mould abatement.
12. Once we have
found the source of the mould, can we clean the mould ourselves, as a do-it yourself project?
In all cases, physically disturbing the mould will cause the spores to spread, and this could inadvertently contaminate areas that currently have no mould amplification. In some cases, household cleaners can make the mould problem worse. We strongly recommend that caution be used in all instances. Read the EPA guideline for DIY projects.
Some moulds are capable of
producing carcinogens (e.g., aflatoxin produced by Aspergillus flavus).
The spores may be toxic by inhalation (e.g., satratoxin H in the case of
Stachybotrys chartarum (atra). The antigenic material produced by a mould
of a particular genus will vary according to species or a strain within the
species and can vary with the source of nutrition available for the organism.
As per the EPA guidelines and endorsed by Health Canada, we
recommend individuals untrained in bio-containment abatement procedures do not
attempt to perform remediation on molds with an aggregate area of contamination
of 10 square feet or more. (regardless of the type), or on those moulds,
(regardless of area), which are considered to be toxic or pathogenic.
If the mould problem is more
than 10 square feet or if you've tried cleaning it yourself and the odour
persists or if it comes back in a few days or weeks, you need professional consultation.
13. I am currently renting an apartment, would I need a full mold inspection and scope of work?
If you are renting, you are most likely not responsible for any repairs to the building. This is falls under the responsibilities of the building owner. However, you, as a tenant, may require evidence that mould is present within your rental unit. You may also require consultation on how to proceed with having the mould addressed and on how to care for you personal possession that are in the apartment. This would require a full mould inspection.
14. How do we make an appointment for a mould inspection ?
For the Vancouver, B.C. area - Call in advance for an appointment.
- 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 .
Bio-D-Tec Mould Experts - we offer the most avanced, full mould remediation/abatement services and testing and inspections for large and small mould
clean-ups. Guaranteed.
Licensed for Environmental
and Industrial Pollution Clean-up - Our team of Quality Engineers and Environmental Scientists are Certified Indoor Air Quality
Specialists, Certified Mould Inspectors and Certified Microbial
Remediators and Certified Radon Measurement specialists
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