Seattle Washington Mold Inspection | Seattle Washington Mold Testing
The people in the state of Washington that are concerned about indoor mold growth damaging their personal property and negatively impacting the health of themselves and those around them no longer have to worry as they have an ally in the fight against mold! MI&T offers unbiased Seattle mold inspection and mold testing without a conflict of interest. Our expert inspectors will answer all the questions that you have about these frustrating problems and find out once and for all whether you have a mold problem or not. Our sample collection offers factual evidence of exactly what you are breathing in on a daily basis.
We get you answers by conducting mold testing Seattle Washington along with a complete visual by our inspector. Free mold inspections do not include this service and are quite simply just guessing at what is going on in your home. Air sample collection give you factual evidence about the current state of your air quality. We can collect samples of air from areas you smell or see something out of the ordinary. If there are small indications of water damage on a wall we can do cavity samples to determine if there is a problem beneath the surface. Surface sample collection is used when visible mold growth is present. Certain species of fungus are not easily airborne unless disturbed; this includes the dreaded toxic black mold stachybotrys. Identifying the species present is vital in determining whether or not the issue could be handled by yourself or requires professional intervention.
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Your Seattle Mold Inspector
Shelly L
Professional Background:
I have been a Certified Mold Inspector since 2016 and have carried out inspections across the Pacific Northwest ever since. I got my start with MI&T after a couple of years performing occupancy inspections; they trained me in the field alongside an experienced inspector, and I have been doing this work — and loving it — ever since. Over the years I have deepened my expertise through formal credentials, including the InterNACHI IAC2 Mold Certification and certification through the Certified Mold Inspectors & Contractors Institute. These programs cover mold inspection standards, moisture and indoor-air-quality assessment, and a strict code of ethics, and they keep me current on best practices for identifying, documenting, and helping resolve mold problems. Today I bring that experience to homeowners, renters, and businesses throughout the greater Seattle metro area.
Major Metro Served:
I am a lifelong Pacific Northwesterner and now call the Seattle area home. It is hard to pick a favorite thing about living here — between Puget Sound, the Cascades and Mount Rainier to the east, and the Olympics across the water, there is always somewhere beautiful to get outside. I also love how welcoming and diverse the communities are across the metro, from Seattle proper to Bellevue, Tacoma, Everett, and the surrounding suburbs. Our wet, marine climate is a big part of what makes this region so green — and it is also exactly why mold inspection matters so much here. Long rainy seasons, high humidity, and plenty of older homes with basements and crawlspaces mean moisture problems are common, and catching them early makes a real difference.
What do you like most about being a mold inspector?
I LOVE the moment when I find an issue that an owner suspected but could not pin down — locating the hidden source and being able to say, “here it is, and here is what we do about it.” Knowing I did my job well and gave someone answers they can act on is the best part of the work. I also take pride in explaining what I find in plain language, so people understand not just that there is a problem, but why it is happening and how to fix it for good.
Describe an inspection that you are particularly proud of:
Some of the work I am proudest of involves helping tenants who feel unheard. I have inspected homes where a landlord either did not believe there was a mold problem or refused to address it, and being able to produce a clear, thorough, well-documented report gave those renters the credible evidence they needed to have the issue taken seriously and finally resolved. Good documentation can change the outcome for a family, and that is what keeps me motivated.
Why to Get a Mold Inspection
Recent Water Damage
Post Mold Remediation Clearance
Visible Growth
Strange Smell
Health Complications
Peace of Mind
Real Estate Transaction
Litigation
Mold Inspection & Testing Seattle
For clients that do have elevated levels of mold in their home, we provide a complete protocol for removal. This includes a step-by-step process for how the process should be handled and who should be doing the work. A mold remediation is different that a typical remodeling job. When removing contaminated materials, you are sending thousands of mold spores into the air. For this reason, problem areas should be contained and equipped with and airscrubber while work is being done. After contaminated materials are removed, walls must be hepa vaccumed and treated with antimicrobial solutions and sealants. These are things that professional companies have the capabilities of doing that a normal handyman would not. If this type of work is attempted by someone without the proper experience, there is a good chance they will only further the air quality issues within the home or business.
When dealing with these kinds of issues in your home or business, you want to make sure that you hire a company without a conflict of interest. Hiring a Seattle mold remediation company to complete an inspection is an example of what you don’t want to do. These companies often offer free inspections to get their foot in their door to pitch a larger, more expensive job. As we already mentioned, sometimes clients have results that come back with no problem at all or one small enough to be handled on their own. A visual inspection could never tell you these types of details and some mold removal companies would not pass up the opportunity for work by letting you know your concerns are unwarranted.
Here at MI&T, we operate under a strict code of ethics. Our inspectors are the best at determining whether or not you have a problem, where the source is, and giving you professional advice on how to fix it. So if you are concerned about your indoor air quality, call the company you can trust at 206-607-6895. We are happy to offer our services to all of Seattle, WA and surrounding areas.
Mold Inspection & Testing Seattle Washington
Seattle home and business looking for a mold inspection should know that MI&T, the most trusted mold testing company in the nation operates in this area. Give us a call at (206) 607-6895