Where to send mold samples for testing
Your shop had a roof leak that lasted for about a year, and unfortunately, the previous building owner, who had it fixed before selling you the building, did a minimal job. As a result, you started noticing some black stains in different places on the ceiling, wondering if it was mold or something else. When water damage occurs in a building, there is a risk of mold growth within one to three days, and even if the water intrusion is stopped, the mold will stay if it is not remediated. You had the stains tested for mold by an expert, and the results came back as toxigenic mold spores, a health risk. Now that you know what this black substance is, you want to clean it, but how should you clean the black mold safely?
Black mold removal
When removing black mold, you should wear PPE for the job. To treat a small affected area of less than ten square feet, wear goggles, rubber gloves, and an N95 mask. Not wearing a mask puts you at risk of inhaling mold, which can cause allergies, lung infections, breathing problems, cognitive problems, coughing, etc. Once you are done cleaning, dispose of all the cleaning material in a 4-mill poly construction garbage bag, and twist and fold the opening. Close and tape shut.
Black mold removal cost
Removing black mold yourself is the least expensive option, costing about $100 with supplies, including PPE. However, if you want a professional to do the job, it can cost about $500 or more.
Mold testing and remediation
It is essential to verify the presence of mold before disturbing or remediating it to prevent it from spreading to other areas of the building. You can test the black mold yourself with a kit and send the sample to a mold testing lab for analysis, or you can hire a professional to conduct a mold inspection, which should include testing.
Mold remediation near me
If you have black mold that needs to be removed and are not comfortable doing the work yourself, you can hire the professionals at 5 Microns Inc. to do the work; no job is too small for us to perform, and we are delighted to assist you with your mold remediation project. We offer a free, no-obligation mold remediation estimate. 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!
Where to send mold samples for testing
Mail in samples to the following address:
5 Microns Inc.
7100 Fort Dent Way #100
Tukwila, WA 98188
IMPORTANT-MUST READ FIRST: All mail-in samples must have a tracking number and include our general chain of custody form to be processed. If you miss the chain of custody form, your sample(s) will not be accepted and processed. Drop-offs MUST have the COC form inside your package but not in the sample bag. DO NOT MAIL YOUR SAMPLES BY FIRST CLASS MAIL. Send your sample(s) via USPS Priority Mail, UPS, and FedEx. It is essential to closely follow these directions so our asbestos testing lab can promptly process your sample(s).
*PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL DROP-OFFS: All samples must be dropped off at the back of the 7100 Fort Dent Way Tukwila WA office outside the Tabor 100 Office and placed inside the black drop-box pictured below. Do not take your samples to the front desk. The front desk will not accept drop-offs over the counter, NO EXCEPTIONS!
