Mold Testing In Kansas City


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Mold isn’t a bad word and needing a mold inspection in Kansas City isn’t a bad thing.  Every home has mold and without it the world wouldn’t be habitable for humans or animals.  Mold only becomes a problem when there is too much of it, when it causes problems for your health, or when it is unsightly and causing damage to your home or property.  Therefore receiving a mold inspection from Metro Property Inspection is important in Kansas City. 


Surface Testing During A Mold Inspection

Your mold inspector will be looking for evidence of mold or “microbial” growth.  They will use a swab or tape lift to sample that growth.  Both swabs and tape lifts are used to see if there is evidence of “current or former growth” as a result of water intrusion or excessive humidity causing the growth.  Sometimes the dark or discolored “growth” is not microbial growth ad thus, not evidence of water intrusion causing damage to your home in Kansas City.  It is important to sample visible growth along with air samples to measure whether unwarranted exposer exists for you and your home. 


When To Have A Surface Sample Taken During A Mold Inspection:

  • When visible or suspected mold is present.
  • Where a cleanup or treatment of visible mold took place.
  • When a third party will be involved in effecting repairs to ensure those repairs are done properly.

Indoor Air Quality Test During A Mold Inspection

Your mold testing professional in Kansas City will determine the number of air samples that will be taken inside the home, along with an outdoor sample to compare the inside samples to as a baseline or control.  Samples are taken because there are no visible signs of mold damage to the inspector.  Air samples can tell a homeowner in Kansas City if you have hidden moisture or leaks that are producing spores that may represent a health risk to you and your family.  This is just one reason why home inspectors in Kansas City have such an important job.

When To Have An Indoor Air Quality Test Taken During A Mold Inspection:

  • When a recent or past water event is suspected.
  • A “musty” smell is noticed.
  • An occupant of the home is predisposed to respiratory distress.
  • Recent mold remediation took place and you want to verify the effectiveness.

Here are Metro Property Inspection we offer an exclusive guarantee with our mold inspection services.  If you have a mold inspection performed with one of our amazing home inspectors in Kansas City and the results are good, and you later see mold, we’ll pay to treat all visible mold.  Get a copy of the terms and conditions by calling our office today!


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