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Why Use a Mold Testing Service?

Mold testing if of key importance for the health and safety of your family as well as the structural integrity of your property. Here are some reasons why we feel mold testing is important.

  1. Mold tests are used to detect mold in the air and on your property’s surfaces.
  2. Mold testing can be used to understand the types of mold that are present in your home and the methods needed to remove it.
  3. Mold testing can establish a baseline that a mold inspector can use to evaluate the removal of the mold.
  4. Mold testing can help identify particular molds that can be hazardous to your health.
  5. Understanding the extremeness of your case can help you make decisions about occupancy of the property or the timeliness of remediation of the property.
  6. Mold testing services are usually requested by potential buyers/sellers of a home, real estate agents/brokers, and mortgage companies to insure the safety of the property for sale/purchase.
  7. Lawsuits due to mold exposure are becoming more and more prevalent and a mold testing report can be used as objective proof to be used in such a case.

When to Use Mold Testing Services

  • The use of a mold testing service can clearly determine if you have a mold problem/li>
  • Call Allstate Mold Testing if you detect a musty odor in your home/property that you believe can be attributed to mold infestation
  • If you have or had a water leak that has been on-going for more than 24 hours
  • If you or a family member are experiencing unexplained respiratory issues
  • After experiencing an event of water damage such as a flood or pipe burst
  • If you notice unexplained spots on your walls, furniture, or ceilings
  • If you are about to rent or purchase a previously owned home/property