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ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING

Your Mini Guide to Mold Inspections

Robert Weitz is owner of RTK Environmental Group, which does unbiased assessments to detect the presence of mold, asbestos, lead and other environmental hazards. Serving the three states of Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts, his firm knows the difference between testing for mold in homes versus apartments, in commercial buildings and multi-unit residential settings. Here, he talks about when you should test for mold, and why and how to get it done.

When to Test for Mold In Your Home

Understanding and correcting your mold problem from start to finish is crucial when it comes to getting rid of mold and other environmental hazards in your home. To do the job correctly, there are four major components of mold testing, each of which is crucial. As four out of every five homes have at least one environmental hazard that could pose a problem to your health, getting a company that does mold testing the right way is important.

How to Detect Mold in an Apartment

Carrying out a home mold inspection in New York City can be different from other mold inspections due to the fact that most dwellings are located within apartment buildings. If a water leak is the main source of mold, for example, finding out where the leak originates from can be tricky. That's why if you are about to purchase, lease or rent an apartment, we recommend having a thorough mold inspection carried out on the property first.

The Right Approach to Mold Testing

Different firms do things differently, but when it comes to mold inspections, there really is only one right way to get the job done. At RTK Environmental Group, we always do a combination of a thorough visual inspection, thermal imaging, moisture readings and air samples to give our clients the best picture possible. Our main goal is to help our clients fully understand their mold problem from beginning to end.

About Commercial Mold Testing and Inspection

Commercial real estate owners really need to show due diligence by inspecting their properties for any possible mold problems in order to avoid costly real estate liabilities in future. In particular, the HVAC (heating, ventilating and cooling) system in a commercial setting is much more critical to a mold inspection than it would be in a residential or home setting.

How Mold Can Pose a Health Risk to Your Family

Mold can cause numerous health problems, from minor respiratory complaints to bleeding lungs. A lot of us don't realize that mold spores are present in nearly every home, and that good sanitation has little to do with their presence. Toxic mold spores release something called mycotoxins, which in concentrated amounts can cause a variety of symptoms – and can even be fatal.

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