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MOLD INSPECTION
Zoom Mold Inspection is a mold inspection & remedial service specialist serving residential, light commercial, home inspectors, realtors, adjusters, landlords, and tenants.
We help you understand the severity of your unique situation wiht qualified inspection and the best solution possible.
We follow the latest industry protocol when inspecting your home:we will find the problem area, its source , and its solution.
Our mission is to provide you with healthier living space by making your air quality dramatically cleaner and mold free.We believe that our first responsibility is to our customers.
Symptoms of Hazardous Mold
| Skin Rashes |
Memory Loss |
| Chronic Fatigue |
Nose Bleed, Burning Eyes or Blurred Vision |
| Depression |
Aggravation of Asthma |
| Unexplained Irritability |
Arthritic-like Aches |
| Flu-like Symptoms |
Chronic Headaches |
| Trouble Breathing |
Loss of Balance |
| Sinus Congestion |
Nausea |
| Sneezing |
Chest Tightness |
OUR MOLD INSPECTION PROCESS
The Investigation
Initial consultation
- Clients disclose why they would like a mold inspection. Usually they have seen mold, smell a musty odor, feel a high humidity in the home or have become ill at home or a combination of these.
Visual Inspection
- Looking for visual mold, water stains, moisture intrusion.
- Recording humidity levels and temperatures from room to room.
- Checking suspect areas with a surface moisture meter to detect further moisture in wall cavities.
Sampling
- The visual inspection and consultation will indicate which rooms need to be air sampled along with an outdoor control sample.
- If a surface area is suspect such as a carpet or piece of furniture then a swab or a physical sample can be taken.
Reporting
- The report is written upon receiving the lab analysis. The lab results are interpreted in the report and visual findings are recorded.
- Recommendations are also included in the report.
- The lab results are legal documents and have individual identification numbers on them.
Recommendations and Removal
- Any recommendations should adhere to the IICRC's S520 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation and/or the Canadian Construction Associations CCA 82 - Mould Guidelines for the Canadian Construction Industry
- Mold removal can be more dangerous than having dormant mold in a home.
- Negative air pressure machines, hepa filters, gloves and masks should be used.
Final Air Sampling
- Air samples of the same rooms should be done after all moldy surfaces are cleaned or removed.
- Final air sampling will show mold levels decreased to an acceptable level in these rooms.
- Lab results from final air sampling is the proof you need to be assured that the infesting mold has been removed properly and completely.
What's the difference between a mold inspection and a home inspection?
A regular home inspection will indicate:
- Moisture stains
- Water damage
- Basement leaks
- Roof leaks
A regular home inspection will NOT indicate:
- Mold growth behind walls, ceilings, and insulation
- Types of mold growing in the home
- Humidity levels from room to room to detect hidden moisture problems
- Moisture content of drywall, hardwood floors, window sills
Who should have a MOLD inspection for their home?It is important to have a mold inspection done on a home when the home inspector or the buyer suspects or detects the following:
- Showers, sinks, bathtubs, toilet leaks
- Previous roof or basement leaks
- Water stains, new or old on ceilings, floors, or walls
- Cold storage area has visible mold
- Any room has visible mold
- Rooms have a musty smell
- Excessive staining on carpeting
- Home was used as a rental property
Mold inspections should be performed regardless of the home's age, new or old, mold only needs 24 hours to grow, not 50 years. If the home was a tenanted property it is more likely that the tenants did not report water leaks. Homes that were tenanted are also more prone to being part of marijuana grow operations.
If you are concerned for you and your family's health you should have a mold inspection. Mold can cause the onset of the following symptoms as well as elevate any existing physical conditions:
Allergies, asthma, bleeding lungs, breathing difficulties, cancer, central nervous system effects, colds, recurring and with decreased resistance to infection, coughing and resulting sore lungs or chest from excessive coughing, coughing up blood, dandruff problems (chronic) that don't go away despite use of anti-dandruff shampoos, dermatitis and skin rashes, diarrhea, eye and vision problems, fatigue (chronic, excessive, or continued) and/or general malaise, feeling lost or "disconnected" from what's happening around you, flu symptoms, hair loss, headaches, hemorrhagic pneumonitis, hives, hypersensitivity pneumonitis (extrinsic allergic alveolitis, farmer’s lung disease), irritability, vomiting, itching of the nose, mouth, eyes, throat, skin, or any area, kidney failure, learning difficulties or mental functioning problems or personality changes, Memory loss or Memory difficulties/Alzheimer-like symptoms, open skin sores and lacerations, organic dust toxic syndrome, peripheral nervous system effects, redness of the sclera (white of your eyes), runny nose (rhinitis), clear, thin, watery mucus from your nose may appear, suddenly, or thick, green slime coming out of nose (from sinus cavities), seizures, sinus congestion, sinus problems, and chronic sinusitis, skin redness, sleep disorders, sneezing, sneezing fits (more than three sneezes in a row, happening often), sore throat, tremors (shaking),verbal dysfunction (trouble in speaking),vertigo (feelings of dizziness, lightheadedness, faintness, and unsteadiness)
Our Mold Inspection service areas include the following cities and towns: Ajax, Barrie, Beaverton, Bowmanville, Bracebridge, Brantford, Burlington, Caledon, Cambridge, Cobourg, Collingwood, Georgetown Guelph, Hamilton, Keswick, Kitchener, Lindsay, Markham, Milton, Mississauga, Muskoka, Newmarket, Niagara Falls, Oakville, Orangeville, Oshawa, Owen Sound, Peterborough, Pickering, Port Carling, Port Hope, Richmond Hill, Servern Bridge, Simcoe, St Catherines, Thornhill, Toronto, Waterdown, Waterloo, Whitby
Mold Removal Toronto/GTA
The first step to any mold removal plan is to eliminate both the source of moisture and the mold. Much of the work performed by our company is a result of water intrusion from roofs, walls, decks and bathroom leaks which in many cases result in mold and structural damage.
REMEDIATION BASICS
Mold removal otherwise known as mold remediation generally consists of three steps:
CONTAINMENT: Isolating the area to prevent the mold from spreading beyond it's existing area. Negative air pressure machines with HEPA filtration are generally used in conjunction with temporary plastic walls.
REMOVAL: Removal of contaminated materials using various methods and proper disposal. Surface cleaning of drywall and paper products is not recommended. Moldy drywall, paper and boxes should be removed and disposed of.
CLEANING:Our certified mold removal specialists use a variety of cleaning methods to safely remove mold from contaminated surfaces:
- HEPA vacuuming
- Wiping and scrubbing with specialized solutions
- Dry Ice Blasting for permanent structures and wood structures
- Encapsulation methods after all cleaning and removal is complete
ZOOM is professionally trained and certified to remove mold with our AMRT accreditation being recognized throughout the environmental field and endorsed by the insurance industry. The IICRC certification for Applied Microbial Remediation Technician is achieved and maintained by all of our staff.
Call ZOOM to explain mold removal services that will be appropriate for your situation.
ZOOM follows the leading industry guidelines in its mold removal procedures:
Our Mold Removal service areas include the following cities and towns: Ajax, Barrie, Beaverton, Bowmanville, Bracebridge, Brantford, Burlington, Caledon, Cambridge, Cobourg, Collingwood, Georgetown Guelph, Hamilton, Keswick, Kitchener, Lindsay, Markham, Milton, Mississauga, Muskoka, Newmarket, Niagara Falls, Oakville, Orangeville, Oshawa, Owen Sound, Peterborough, Pickering, Port Carling, Port Hope, Richmond Hill, Servern Bridge, Simcoe, St Catherines, Thornhill, Toronto, Waterdown, Waterloo, Whitby
Did you know?
Mold spores can germinate and grow in a moist or damp environment, on any surface that contains organic matter. If your home has experienced a flood, it has been provided with ideal conditions for the growth and proliferation of mold.
Mold FAQ:
Toronto Mold F.A.Q. and Mold Information
What is mold?
Mold is a very large group of microscopic fungi that thrive on moist and pourous matter such as wet drywall and damp wood. Molds are filamentous and thus have a large surface area to produce spores that can be toxic to humans. Spores are easily spread by air, water, and insects.
Is mold in my home?
Airborne mold spores are everywhere both indoors and outdoors. The risk to a person’s health is seriously elevated when levels of mold spores indoors is greater than outdoor levels. Air sampling during a mold inspection will compare indoor mold spore levels to outdoor mold spore levels.
Are there common indoor molds?
There are many common indoor molds, however, the most dangerous of indoor molds are Alternaria, Aspergillus, Chaetomium, Cladosporium, Fusarium, Mucor, Penicillium, and Stachybotrys. Mold sampling and lab analysis are required to identify specific mold species and their concentrations in the air.
Is the mold in the air a risk to my health?
Molds spores can cause serious health problems even when the spores are not viable (not alive) or dormant (inactive while waiting for more moisture to resume growth). Inhaling, ingesting or touching both non-viable and dormant molds can make a mold-sensitive person ill.
What levels of mold spores can make me sick?
Levels that determine safe and unsafe amounts of mold indoors have not yet been established. Health Canada has no absolute levels for safe or unsafe mold levels inside a home or building. Because everyone’s immune system is different, what might be a harmless amount of mold exposure to one occupant can be devastating health-wise to another person.
Who is more susceptible to mold?
Mold infestation puts certain individuals at a higher risk to the toxic effects including:
1> Individuals with existing respiratory conditions, such as allergies, chemical sensitivities, or asthma.
2> Persons with weakened immune systems (such as people with HIV infection, cancer chemotherapy patients, and so forth).
3> Infants and young children
4> The elderly
5> Anyone with health problems they believe are due to mold should consult a medical professional.
Repeated exposure to high levels of mold spores can also have serious effects on a “healthy” individual.
How can I get rid of the mold in my home?
It is impossible to get rid of all mold spores indoors. Some mold spores will always be present in house dust and floating in the air. The mold spores will not grow into mold colonies if there is insufficient moisture. Indoor mold growth can and should be prevented or controlled by controlling moisture indoors. If organic materials are wet for more than 24 hours, mold growth can begin.
How does mold grow?
Mold grows by consuming and decaying organic building materials and other cellulose-based materials such as carpeting, upholstery, and clothing. The longer the mold grows, the more mold damage to the building.
What is cellulose?
Cellulose is the main substance in the cell walls of plants (and thus of wood), and it is used in the manufacture of many organic building materials such as drywall, plasterboard, plywood substitutes, and ceiling tiles.
Where does mold grow?
Mold can grow hidden and undetected inside wall and ceiling cavities; beneath wallpaper, paneling, and carpeting; and inside heating and cooling equipment and ducts, attics, crawl spaces, and basements.
What causes mold to grow in a building?
Mold growth is often the result of a structural defect in a home or building, or of poor maintenance or neglect that allows moisture to enter the building. The owner or employer must first fix the water problem (roof leak, plumbing leak, high indoor humidity) that enables the mold to grow. Mold removal is useless until the moisture problem is rectified.
Should I have my house air tested for mold?
Air sampling requires specialized equipment. An air sample typically captures mold spores in a period of minutes. Since replicate samples must be taken due to variations in the airborne molds over time (even hours) and compared with outdoor samples.
What advantages do HEPA vacuums provide?
Ordinary vacuums capture large particles only—small mold spores pass through the vacuum into the air. HEPA vacuums have special filters that capture small particles. A central vacuum cleaner which is exhausted to the outside also removes mold spores. A regular portable vacuum is useful only if its exhaust goes outside the home. Vacuuming removes settled dust that contains an accumulation of mold spores over time. Reducing the settled dust reduces molds.
Vacuuming with any vacuum cleaner (ordinary, central or HEPA) stirs dust and mold during the process. Wear a dust mask so you will not be breathing more mold. |
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