Recently, there’s been a mechanical problem in the air handling system in the dishwasher area of the restaurant where you work. Since it’s a high-water activity area, visible mold has grown on the ceiling and walls. Since then, you and other staff members have been experiencing symptoms such as itchy, watery eyes, coughing, itchy skin, difficulty breathing, and nasal congestion. These could be signs of mold exposure.
It’s important to note that different people respond differently to mold exposure. Scientists have not found a correlation between a specific amount of mold exposure that triggers individual symptoms. Some people are sensitive to certain mold spores at different levels, and others aren’t. To determine if you are reacting to mold exposure where you live or work, you will need to get a mold inspection performed by a professional. The professional should perform an air quality test of mold using air cassettes and collect surface samples of suspected visible mold. The inspector should also provide a report showing the presence of mold spores, types, and spore levels.
Take the results from the report and contact your medical provider to discuss your concerns and symptoms; your physician should be able to refer you to an allergist who can run some tests for mold to see if there’s a correlation between the results and what is in the mold inspection report.
Mold remediation cost
Getting a mold inspection report can cost between $370 and $570, depending on whether it is a limited inspection and testing or complete. The difference is that one is specific to an area of the building (limited), such as a bathroom or a basement, and the other is the entire home (complete). If the aforementioned cost seems prohibitive to you, there are kits that you can buy for $20-$40 online or from large hardware stores. Remember that the main drawback is that you will not benefit from an inspection, which helps connect the dots between the results and the observed conditions to determine the source. Mold remediation can cost $5000 on average, which generally covers time and material.
Mold remediation near me
Finding a good mold inspector through an online search or from a source such as internachi.org should be relatively easy. Ask if they are a certified mold inspector if you find someone online, but if you find them through InterNACHI, they are highly likely to be certified. You can also contact the professionals at 5 Microns Inc. We offer mold inspection and testing services and mold remediation services. The mold remediation estimates are free, with no obligation to hire us. We are available Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Please book an appointment by clicking here: www.5microns.tech/online-appointments. Call 425-440-8787 Now!
