We have all heard this before: “No one goes in the basement, so we should be okay, right?”That is not exactly true. We hear this a lot: “There is mold in the basement, but we barely go there.” At first, that sounds like it makes sense. If you are not in the basement, it shouldn’t
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Mold Is NOT always visible right away. The majority of homeowners and property managers do not realize that they have a mold problem until they begin to detect unexplained damp odors, allergies, or discoloration on the ceiling or walls. Even worse, hidden mold can travel very quickly inside your home whether it’s through your walls,
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Mold could do lots of property and health damage if left unchecked. At Quest Mold & Asbestos Inspection & Testing, we follow a clearly defined procedure to ensure accurate results and easy-to-follow remediation instructions. What follows is an in-depth look at how mold testing is performed step by step. 1. Initial Site Inspection Every project
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Water damage to homes is commonly attributed to flood or heavy rain, but the most common culprit is right in front of our faces—household appliances. The washing machine, dishwasher, sink, and refrigerator are all fixtures and appliances that leak and overflow and spit water into spaces that are sometimes not visible. If this water isn’t
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One of the most common but most missed causes of indoor mold growth is not having proper air flow. It might be a wet basement, an airtight room, or a subpar ventilated crawl space, but the fact remains that still air can hold moisture. Where moisture is present, mold and mildew are sure to arrive.
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We all associate the work “mold” with damp, dark areas like basements, bathrooms, or areas that have water damage. There is one part of your house that could be concealing mold without you realizing it: your air conditioner filter. Think of your AC system as your “lungs” of your home. It circulates air around your
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Are you aware that the air inside your home can become more polluted than the air outside? Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are usually the reason for this. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) are toxins that are released into the air that can endanger our health; surprisingly, many people are not aware of them being in their
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One of the most critical steps in mold inspectors and asbestos inspectors is receiving accurate results to determine any potential health effects and remediation steps needed. Control testing, or ambient outdoor testing, is one of the most critical aspects of air quality testing. Control testing is a key part of this process beyond the actual inspections: at
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Fires pose a significant risk to both property and health, not only due to the immediate destruction caused by flames but also due to lingering air quality issues. Recently, Quest Mold and Asbestos Inspections and Testing conducted air quality assessments to analyze airborne contaminants resulting from a fire. See the full report: Post Fire Air
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Mold can be a stealthy invader, hiding behind the scenes in parts of your home that seldom get your attention. Although most of us think about mold growing in our basements, or in our bathrooms, it can grow in various places — affecting your indoor air quality and the structural integrity of your house. Even with a
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