Mold/Odor Investigation and Testing
Indoor Environmental Concepts, a subsidiary of Fairview Home Inspections, LLC, provides a range of services related to helping you achieve and maintain a healthy and mold free home. Whether you need a phone consultation, onsite investigation, clearance testing or testing, Fairview can do it all! Clients are encouraged to walk with the inspector during the investigation. You will be provided with a systematic computerized report which will be emailed usually within 24 hours. Each report includes step by step recommendations or remediation plans. See our list of services below for detailed information.
Mold Consultation
We would be happy to chat about your mold issue. Please feel free to call or email us for advice or comments.
There is no charge for this service as long as it is not beyond a 30 minute phone call.
Mold or Odor Investigation
Complete Survey: This survey includes a complete mold and water intrusion investigation of the entire house. A computer generated check list style report is emailed after the survey. Observations, recommendations or mold remediation plan with a conclusion are given usually within 24 hours. The inspection typically lasts 3 hours.
Specific Survey: This survey is an investigation of one or two specific areas of concern and surrounding area. A written report with observations and recommendations is given onsite or emailed within 24 hours.
This inspection typically lasts one to three hours.
Clearance Testing: This is a brief visual exam and written report with emailed pictures to show that no mold is present. Air sampling can be performed along with the clearance testing as additional evidence mold is not present. This type of inspection lasts 1 to 2 hours.
Fees:
Specific Mold Survey $245 for Condo $295 for Townhouse $345 for Single Family Complete Mold Survey $445 to $595 depending on the size of the home. Add complete Mold Survey to Home Inspection $195 to $245
Clearance Testing $245 Clearance Testing with air samples $465 * additional fees may apply if home is over 4000 square feet or if additional travel is incurred
Mold Testing
Testing is performed upon request. A swab test is taken when there is visible mold present. There will be 1 square inch of mold sampled. The sample will be sent over night to an EPA approved lab. The testing results that are emailed from the lab will identify the mold type present in 1 square inch. Results are available in 4 days. Expedited service is available.
An air test must have two samples taken. One is for control purposes so that the lab can compare samples.
The samples will be mailed over night to an EPA approved lab. The testing results that are emailed from the lab will identify the type of mold and how many mold spores are growing in a 160 liter area. Results are available within 4 days. Expedited service is available.
A minimum of one hour appointment time is recommended with swab or air mold testing.
Fees:
First mold sample with no survey: $245 (includes written report) Subsequent mold samples or sample with survey: $110
Allergen Testing
Testing can be done for cockroach, dust mites, mouse, rat, cat dander, dog dander. Testing for all of this is called combination sampling. A sample will be collected using an air pump and will be sent over-night to an EPA approved lab. The appointment will last at least 30 minutes. Results will be available within 4 days. Expedite available.
Fees:
Combination allergen sampling w/ no survey or home inspection $325
1st allergen sample w/o survey or home inspection $195
1st allergen sample w/ survey or home inspection $150 each allergen Combination sampling with home inspection or sampling $275