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When people are asked to describe what a mold contaminated house would look like, most would describe it as an old home with a leaky roof and walls/floors covered in green. In reality, detecting a mold contaminated home is not quite that simple. The methods used by certified mold inspectors are a surefire way to […]

Living in South Florida has many benefits: the sun, the sand, and the surf, all while having incredible weather all year long! However, with the sun comes the rain, with the rain comes the humidity, and with the humidity, comes the mold. Mold thrives in humid environments and this is why many homes in South […]

In a world where having a cough can send you home from work, leaving you unemployed for weeks at a time, it is important to understand the cause of this, and many other, auto-immune responses. The CDC lists the most common symptoms of COVID-19 as Fever Tiredness Dry Cough With slightly less common symptoms including: […]

It all depends on the size and complexity of the situation, but usually we do not recommend that an inexperienced person tries to remove microbial contaminated materials. Mold remediation is a complex procedure that requires special equipment, knowledge and expertise. Call us today for a free mold removal estimate.

The potential for health problems occurs when people inhale large quantities of the airborne mold spores. For some people, however, a relatively small number of mold spores can cause health problems. Infants, children, immune-compromised patients, pregnant women, individuals with existing respiratory conditions and the elderly are at higher risks for adverse health effects from mold. […]

Having the appropriate air purifier will definitely make a difference in the air quality of the property; but it is not the solution to a contamination problem. If microbial remediation is required it cannot be avoided by using an air purifier. Healthway is a distributor for industry leading air purification systems, please ask your inspector […]

Stachybotrys chartarum (also known by its synonym Stachybotrys atra) is a greenish-black mold. It can grow on material with a high cellulose and low nitrogen content, such as fiberboard, gypsum board, paper, dust, and lint. Growth occurs when there is moisture from water damage, excessive humidity, water leaks, condensation, water infiltration, or flooding. Constant moisture […]

The exterior sample is used to compare the inside spore levels with normal fungal ecology outside, this is the most relied upon method of analyzing test results. A normal indoor environment should have spore levels equal or lower than those found outside.

It is to your benefit to be present at time of inspection. Since part of the inspection is to educate the homeowner/buyer.

A typical inspection of a property of 3,000 square foot lasts approximately one to two hours.

Most types of mold that are routinely encountered are not hazardous to healthy individuals. However, too much exposure to mold may cause or worsen conditions such as Asthma, hay fever or other allergies. The most common symptoms of overexposure are cough, congestion, runny nose, eye irritation and aggravation of asthma. More serious health effects – […]

Most types of mold that are routinely encountered are not hazardous to healthy individuals. However, too much exposure to mold may cause or worsen conditions such as Asthma, hay fever or other allergies. The most common symptoms of overexposure are cough, congestion, runny nose, eye irritation and aggravation of asthma. More serious health effects – […]