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Mold Testing

Mold Testing is now available for concerned buyers, with Certified Lab Results in 3-5 days. You’ll receive information on particular mold types or species that may be present.

Here in the Lowcountry, we’re no strangers to humidity and moisture, and it’s understood that mold spores and fungus are all around us even when they’re unseen. You can expect some mold to be found in most samples, because molds are a normal part of our ecosystem and do provide some environmental benefits. But what is valuable is understanding if particularly problematic or harmful molds are present.

We are able to provide an independent Mold Testing visit, or as an add-on to any 20/20 Home Inspection for a significantly reduced cost.

In addition to Mold Testing, consider our Infrared Thermography service, which can locate areas of specific concern like concealed moisture or heat irregularities that could significantly boost mold presence. These techniques work in tandem to locate and define problematic mold presence.

As part of our Mold Testing service in Hilton Head or Bluffton and the surrounding areas, we acquire both air and surface-based samples, and the testing can be focused on any particular areas of concern you might have, or that we may discover during the course of a home inspection. Obviously, if a surface shows visible mold or indication of past mold (such as drywall subject to excessive moisture exposure) we would want to do targeted testing for that specific surface.

Understand that with our routine home inspection services, we would be looking for visual indications of mold during the normal course of that inspection, and would report it to you as a potential issue with recommendation of further testing. But if you are aware of such indication or, more importantly, would like us to sample for concealed or invisible contamination, that’s where clinical Mold Testing makes the difference. Our Mold Testing service is performed in line with industry standards and subsequent Certified Lab Analysis.

Bluffton Mold Inspection

Get the Facts About Mold Before Buying a Home

Bluffton realtors know that the presence of mold on a property in Bluffton can quickly bring real estate negotiations to an abrupt halt. Business and homeowners may not be aware that mold is a problem and disclosing such information is not regulated. For peace of mind before you buy or sell, consult a licensed and trained Hindsight Home Inspection LLC inspector for accurate mold testing that gives you the information you need before making an investment.


Mold is a Hidden Health Risk

Mold isn’t that easy to detect and it can be found both inside and outside a property. Mold is made up of various tiny microscopic organisms that have attached themselves to a solid surface where moisture is consistently present. This type of Rot releases millions of spores into the air that eventually invade the human respiratory system, which poses significant health risks.

Symptoms of Mold Issues

Mold can often go unnoticed in a Bluffton home or business for a very long time. The reason for this is that many of the symptoms associated with mold are identical or very close to other illnesses. For instance, many signs are similar to a cold, flu or allergies like hay fever:

  • Coughing
  • Fatigue
  • Sneezing
  • Blocked nose
  • Runny nose
  • Sinus congestion
  • Sinus headaches
  • Sore throat
  • Watery eyes
  • Skin rash
  • Hives
  • Shortness of breath or breathing issues

These are just a few of the symptoms associated with general mold allergies. There are other symptoms that often come from toxic black mold that are not symptoms of a typical illness.

  • Hair loss
  • Poor memory
  • Feeling lightheaded
  • Mood swings
  • Appetite swings

One way to test if your symptoms may be a mold issue is location. If you find that many of your symptoms go away when you are away from your home, this can indicate a definite mold problem. Usually the best way to test this out is to go away for an extended period of time. Although this is not a sure fire way to be certain, as it could be other allergies.

Another possible indication you live with mold are health issues in the young or the elderly. These two groups are more sensitive to airborn pollutants. Deteriorating health is one of many early warning signs that your property has a possible mold issue.

If you are worried about a potentially undetected mold crisis in your Bluffton home or business, then contact the professionals at Hindsight Home Inspection LLC.


Where is Mold Hiding in Your Home?

Mold can be hidden below baseboards, beneath carpets and even under the paint on your walls. Hindsight Home Inspection LLC home inspectors are specially trained in identifying the warning signs for mold. Our professionals use effective mold testing and moisture screening procedures to discover how severe the problem is. We then follow that procedure with professional referrals and recommendations to eradicate the problem completely.

Warning Signs and Common Sources of Mold

  • Water stains and seepage
  • Roof leaks
  • Plumbing leaks and drainage problems
  • Damp basements and crawl spaces with a musty odor
  • Condensation resulting from poor or improper insulation or ventilation
  • Warped floors

Accurate Mold Test in Bluffton

As a regular part of our home and commercial building inspection services, Hindsight Home Inspection LLC experts use advanced techniques that detect the presence of mold on your Bluffton property using specialized equipment and trained experts. For more information about rates for mold testing in Bluffton contact us.

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