We are certified in mold remediation CMRC# 6681
We are certified in mold inspection CMI# 7739
A visual inspection will cost between $150 - $250 depending on the size of the building (up to 2500 sq. ft.).
If a structure is suspected to have mold, but there is no visual evidence, air samples can be taken.
If there is a visible area of growth that you need remediated: attic, crawlspace etc., a free remediation estimate
can be given at the time the inspection.
Sampling costs
| Air Samples |
$125.00 ea. |
| Tape Lift |
$120.00 ea. |
| Bulk Sample |
$120.00 ea. |
| Swab Sample |
$120.00 ea. |
| Allergen Screen |
$170.00 ea. |
| Carpet Check |
$145.00 ea. |
(All of the following samples require lab work and need to be
sent to a 3rd party biology lab).
Special rate for a visual inspection and three air samples.
Two inside and one outside
$395
Please allow 5 business days for test results, or if results are needed sooner, a $75 upcharge per day will apply.
(
Results available within as little as 24 hrs).
Travel costs will apply if you are located more than
10 miles from Wheaton, IL
Serving Dupage and the Chicagoland area:
Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Carol Stream, Naperville,
Lombard, Hinsdale, Downers Grove, Lisle, Winfield, Warrenville,
Geneva, Batavia, Bartlett, Wheaton, Dupage, Chicago, Entire Chicagoland
area.
Visual Inspection Process:
The first step in properly evaluating a potential mold problem
is the visual inspection. Throughout this phase an inspector is
looking for three things, evidence of previous moisture intrusion,
evidence of mold growth and areas with a potential for future mold
infestation. An assessment typically covers the interior living
space, basement, attic and crawl space. Exterior surfaces are examined
for evidence of water damage / intrusion and potential for future
problem areas.
Surface Sampling
Surface / Bulk sampling is used to identify a mold type at a specific
location. This technique is useful also in ruling out possible discolorations
or staining that sometimes exhibit mold like characteristics. Typically
a cotton swab or piece of clear tape is used to collect a small
quantity of material. In turn this is analyzed either with a fungi
screen or culture analysis. Aero Tech Laboratory performs the testing
procedures for these results.
Air Testing Procedure
Air sampling is the most effective method for determining whether
a mold infestation is potentially creating an unsafe living environment.
Our testing procedure incorporates the Aero Tech Laboratory Aero-Cell
cassette. Air quality is tested by drawing 15 cubic liters of air
per min and impacting the airborne particles over a glass substrate.
Typically the process runs for 5 minutes, producing a sample size
of 75 cubic liters. Next, the cassette is sent to a laboratory,
where the spores are identified and counted. These numbers alone
do not give us enough information to accurately determine the level
of contamination. Outside control samples are needed to identify
the quantity of mold found in the natural environment.
