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| NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection Certified Pesticide Applicatort License No. 28823B |
| New Jersey Dept. of Consumer Affairs Board of Professional Engineers Home Inspection Advisory Comm. L. Gill License No. 24GI00062700 |
| NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection Certified Radon Measurement Technician No. MET12083 |
| Pinpoint Engineering, Inspection & Testing Inc., 301 N. Harrison Street, #364, Princeton, NJ 08540 609-921-7900 |
| Mold Inspections & Testing |
PINPOINT Inspection & Testing
| Home Inspections by Licensed Professionals |
Mold Inspections: Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a
part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead
trees. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked
eye and float through outdoor and indoor air. Mold may begin growing indoors when
mold spores land on surfaces that are wet.
Some molds have the potential to cause health problems. Molds can also lead to the
deterioration of building materials in the dwelling. There are many types of mold, and
none of them will grow without water or moisture. Damp or wet conditions in a home
provide a favorable environment for mold growth.
A complete mold inspection performed by Pinpoint includes an evaluation of the
visible and accessible areas of the structure for evidence of mold growth - staining,
discoloration, and suspected growth.
The inspection also includes an evaluation of the home for "red flags." Red flags are
conditions favorable for mold growth. They include, but are not limited to, active water
leaks, moisture penetration, inadequate ventilation, high relative humidity conditions,
insufficient insulation, condensation conditions and improper evacuation vents.
Some of these conditions are readily observable to the trained eye, other conditions
require the use of testing equipment designed to assist the microbial investigator.
part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead
trees. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked
eye and float through outdoor and indoor air. Mold may begin growing indoors when
mold spores land on surfaces that are wet.
Some molds have the potential to cause health problems. Molds can also lead to the
deterioration of building materials in the dwelling. There are many types of mold, and
none of them will grow without water or moisture. Damp or wet conditions in a home
provide a favorable environment for mold growth.
A complete mold inspection performed by Pinpoint includes an evaluation of the
visible and accessible areas of the structure for evidence of mold growth - staining,
discoloration, and suspected growth.
The inspection also includes an evaluation of the home for "red flags." Red flags are
conditions favorable for mold growth. They include, but are not limited to, active water
leaks, moisture penetration, inadequate ventilation, high relative humidity conditions,
insufficient insulation, condensation conditions and improper evacuation vents.
Some of these conditions are readily observable to the trained eye, other conditions
require the use of testing equipment designed to assist the microbial investigator.
Mold Testing: Various mold testing methods are available to determine if mold is present in a home. Air
samples, surface samples, wall cavity samples and culturable samples are some examples.
The location, amount and type of samples to be taken varies based on the visual inspection performed prior to
sampling. Testing is often performed for screening, (such as during a pre-sale home inspection), after water
incidents and flooding to determine if water damage mitigation and drying was effective, to establish a protocol for
remediation, or for post-remedial verification.
The Council-Certified Microbial Investigators at Pinpoint are trained to assess the visible conditions in the home
and develop a sampling protocol which will yield the most useful results. Where budgetary constraints exist,
PINPOINT will work with clients to determine the most cost effective means of testing a property.
samples, surface samples, wall cavity samples and culturable samples are some examples.
The location, amount and type of samples to be taken varies based on the visual inspection performed prior to
sampling. Testing is often performed for screening, (such as during a pre-sale home inspection), after water
incidents and flooding to determine if water damage mitigation and drying was effective, to establish a protocol for
remediation, or for post-remedial verification.
The Council-Certified Microbial Investigators at Pinpoint are trained to assess the visible conditions in the home
and develop a sampling protocol which will yield the most useful results. Where budgetary constraints exist,
PINPOINT will work with clients to determine the most cost effective means of testing a property.
| COUNCIL-CERTIFIED MICROBIAL INVESTIGATORS |
Results & Reporting: PINPOINT provides a complete inspection report with every mold inspection. Affected
areas, red flags, and concerns observed at the time of the inspection are all documented. Specific methods of
eliminating or minimizing the observed favorable conditions for mold growth are reviewed.
An expanded fungal laboratory report is provided from the accredited microbiology lab performing the testing.
General information that can be used to interpret the results is included in the report. However, unlike most
inspectors, PINPOINT also provides interpretation and guidance based on the visual inspection conducted and
sample results. All of PINPOINT's mold reports will provide insight into the laboratory results, and advise clients
on the next course of action (when further action is required).
In addition, we have partnered with qualified Industrial Hygienists and Mycologists to provide remediation
protocols, directives and oversight of the remediation personnel where necessary.
areas, red flags, and concerns observed at the time of the inspection are all documented. Specific methods of
eliminating or minimizing the observed favorable conditions for mold growth are reviewed.
An expanded fungal laboratory report is provided from the accredited microbiology lab performing the testing.
General information that can be used to interpret the results is included in the report. However, unlike most
inspectors, PINPOINT also provides interpretation and guidance based on the visual inspection conducted and
sample results. All of PINPOINT's mold reports will provide insight into the laboratory results, and advise clients
on the next course of action (when further action is required).
In addition, we have partnered with qualified Industrial Hygienists and Mycologists to provide remediation
protocols, directives and oversight of the remediation personnel where necessary.
Is your inspector certified by the American Indoor Air Quality Council? Do they carry proper insurance? Will they interpret the MOLD test results for YOU? |
