Mold Inspection, Testing, Asbestos and Air Quality Services in Laguna Beach, CA

Related experience in construction or engineering is helpful, but is no substitute for training and experience in the unique discipline of home inspection. If the inspection is for a commercial property, then this should be asked about as well.

This is a valuable educational opportunity, and an inspector’s refusal to allow this should raise a red flag. Never pass up this opportunity to see your prospective home through the eyes of an expert.

Mold testing cost is dependent on many different factors. For instance, types of mold testing that may be required and how many different samples are needed depends on what type of condition the property is in, has there been current or active leaks? Have there been any water losses? The only way to answer these questions is by completing a comprehensive mold inspection on site. This allows the hygienist to pinpoint and locates each individual area of potential contamination. The comprehensive inspection is the key component in determining the source of the contamination and the presence of mold. The site assessment also allows us to develop a mold sampling protocol that will best fit the client's needs. Comprehensive mold inspection cost depends on the square footage of your property. With that vital information, we can provide clear pricing to complete your mold inspection and mold testing.

Whether you’re using a fancy Wi-Fi-enabled air quality monitor or a simple particle counter, all of these electronic devices work to test your air and alert you when something is wrong. Their sensors detect the presence of dangerous particles including VOCs, CO, CO2, and more.

A simple particle counter will help you understand what’s in your air like:

• Bacteria
• Mold
• Smoke
• Dust
• Plat spores
• Pollens
• Dust

Particle counters provide some general information, but if you want to know more about specific types of particles or gases in your home, you’ll likely need to look for a higher-quality monitor. Today, you can find WiFi and Bluetooth-enabled monitors that will even connect to your phone.

You might have seen air cleaners or purifiers touted online - and they do help with many contaminants such as dust and pollen. However, a basic purifier won’t catch anything more dangerous like volatile organic compounds or radon. For that, you need something more high-functioning.

Also - remember to change your purifier’s filter at least every three months. Otherwise, you might be blowing out dust and other contaminants as much as you remove them.

The most effective air cleaners are “HEPA” filters. These will be adequate enough to filter out large particles including smoke and allergens.

Many of our clients wonder how often they should test the air in their homes. We like to remind them that as environmental factors and conditions indoors change, so does the risk of contaminants within your airflow.

We recommend that homeowners check their air quality at least once during warm summer seasons or during a yearly dramatic weather change. If you make big changes in your house, like painting rooms or buying lots of new furniture, you may also be dealing with new chemicals in the air and request an air quality check