Homes not monitored for moisture during the summer months often have mold contamination in the fall.
Marco Island is a popular community for seasonal
residents. Unfortunately many homes and condos are vacant during the hot raining season. Many homes are not "checked"
for water intrusions such as roof / window leaks, HVAC systems off because of power surges during storms, plumbing
leaks etc. Moisture inside a home for extended time will usually promote mold growth. Your HVAC system removes moisture
from the home but leaks can cause so much moisture in a home the AC cannot keep the humidity down resulting in a humidity
bloom.
Please contact our office to schedule: Radon Tests / Mold Assessments (inspections) & Sampling
Formaldehyde & VOC Tests / Allergen Screening on Marco Isalnd
Homes are vacant for months at
a time, allowing small water leaks and HVAC problems create mold growth..
Homeowners need to hire a professional homewatch company to check their home regularly when they are gone.
Special attention to the humidity levels inside the home is a must. HVAC (A/C) should be serviced at least once a year
and checked by home watch service when occupant is gone. Clean Filters keep the HVAC coils clean which aids
in removing moisture from the air preventing a "humidity bloom" inside your Marco Island condo or home.
Marco Island plumbing leak
infrared camera image
Mold needs moisture to grow (food & water), an infrared thermal imaging camera survey
is a vital part of any Marco Island mold inspection. Any moisture detected with infrared thermal imaging cameras
should be confirmed with a moisture meter. Moisture meters can scan about one square inch at time, a infrared camera
scans several square feet at a time. All suspected "wet spots" identified with an infrared camera must be verified
with a moisture meter.
Marco Island and Naples Mold Inspections and Mold Testing should be performed by State of Florida
Licensed Mold Assessors. Home Inspection should be done by State of Florida Licensed Home Inspector. Mold cleanup should
be done by State of Florida Licensed Mold Remediator. Licensed Mold Assessors, Mold Remediators and Home Inspectors are required
to maintain insurance by Florida law (Mold Assessors must have $1 million E&O).
Radon
& Mold Professionals ACAC board Certified Indoor Environmentalists were among the first to be licensed for Mold Assessment
in Marco Island area. Our experienced mold inspectors have had the training and required insurance to qualify for the
mold assessor license for years now.
Old Judge Jolly Bridge, Marco Island
New Bridge 2012 , Marco Island
Inspection
Companies with Florida licensed mold assessors (inspectors) that are Certified Indoor Environmentalists (www.acac.org ) should be using infrared cameras and moisture
meters to help find the source of your mold problem.
Marco Island homeowners should be aware of the proper way to address a "mold
problem" it can save them dollars and protect their health.
Independent licensed mold assessor (inspector) for preliminary inspection.
Independent licensed mold remediator for mold cleanup.
Independent
licensed mold assessor for clearance/final inspection.
Mold Clearance requires an inspection and
testing. If your inspector only does just a "mold test", you did not have a real Clearance.
Mold Air Sampling Only (Air Quality Test) for a Marco Island Real Estate Sale.
You cannot expect your Marco island mold inspector to know if a home has a mold problem when he is hired to
collect air samples only and not hired to perform a visual inspection to identify mold location, source of contamination
and extent.
Mold air samples are used to help
“clear” a mold remediation and help determine the extent of a mold problem.
Some mold spores are not airborne unless someone
disturbs them or there is a drastic humidity change.
Some mold spores become airborne when barometric pressure changes.
Mold Air sampling (mold testing) is helpful during a mold inspection but cannot replace the need for a visual
mold inspection.
Minnesota Department of Health
“Testing
may be useful as part of an investigation, but it is never a substitute for a thorough visual inspection.”
Poor reason for testing #1 “To find out if there is mold”
Poor reason for testing #2 “To identify what type of mold is present”
State of Florida Licensed
Mold Assessor / license #MRSA 2
State
of Florida Licensed Home Inspector / license #HI 2202
FL
DOH certified radon measurement tech R1751
During the last several
years, having a radon test and/or mold inspection have become a common and beneficial practice during the purchase of a home
or condo on Marco Island. Home inspectors can only sample (test) for mold if there is less than 10 sq ft by Florida law. They
cannot sample the whole home unless they also have a Florida mold assessor license.
Naples / Marco Island - (239) 498-4619
toll free - (800) 881-3837
John Cosgrove, CIE
Council-Certified Indoor Environmentalist, (CIE)
Board-awarded by the American Council for Accredited
Certification
State
of Florida Licensed Mold Assessor / license #MRS 5
FL DOH certified
for radon, R1867
John Cosgrove, CIE, Inc.
John
has performed mold inspections for hundreds of home buyers and dozens of mold remediation companies on Marco Island. His mold
inspection reports always impress clients because they need to know the source of the mold problem, the extent of the mold
problem and how /what needs to be cleaned up. John's attention to detail provides clients with a comprehensive mold report
identifying problems with recommendations for corrections whether it is a residential or commercial property.
Greg Gomez, CIE
Council-Certified Indoor Environmentalist, (CIE)
Board-awarded by the American Council for Accredited
Certification
State of Florida Licensed Mold Assessor
/ license #MRSA 763
FL DOH certified for radon, R 2191
Greg’s 10 years of experience performing mold assessments / inspections and mold remediation
including duct cleaning and water damage repairs allows Marco Island clients the peace of mind of knowing their mold problem
will be identified and the proper steps for cleanup will be recommended.
Marco Island Home Inspectors are NOT
allowed to perform mold (tests) sampling for areas greater than 10 square feet (about the size of a doll house) unless they
have a mold assessor license. If you want the whole house (tested for mold) air sampled for mold you need a Florida
licensed Mold Assessor.
ACTIVE RAIN is a Real Estate
blog but it has a wealth of good information for homeowners and buyers concerning homes; mold,radon, air quality, repairs
etc.
Copper pipe plumbing on Marco Island
Marco Island homes that have "copper
pipe" plumbing are begining to fail (plumbing leaks). If you leave for an extended time, it is recommended
you turn off you water supply to home if possible. Southwest Florida homes have fewer plumbing leaks when pvc
pipe is used. Copper just does not seem to survive our water.
Anyone
checking for water leaks which can cause mold growth should use an infrared thermal imaging camera and moisture meters.
Marco Island Mold inspection / assessment should be performed by a third party,
independent company.
You should not have the cleanup
company find the mold, clean it up and then check their own work. (unethical) Mold Inspection and cleanup should be done
by two independent companies.
Florida Law (July 1, 2010) requires Marco Island, Naples and all Florida Mold inspectors
be licensed as State of Florida Licensed Mold Assessors. Home Inspectors have a separate license also required by law and
issued by the DBPR.
ACAC board Certified Indoor Environmentalist, licensed as Mold Assessor is
qualified to determine if your Marco Island home has a "mold problem" and can identify and document the sources
and extent and legally write the remediation recommendations. Never decide a home needs mold remediation based on just
a home inspectors air tests.
Board-awarded by the American Council for Accredited
Certification
State of Florida Licensed
Mold Assessor / license #MRSA 2
State of Florida
Licensed Home Inspector / license #HI 2202
FL DOH certified
radon measurement tech R1751
State of Florida Licensed Mold Assessor # MRS5
John Cosgrove,
CIE
Council-Certified
Indoor Environmentalist, (CIE)
Board-awarded by
the American Council for Accredited Certification
State of Florida Licensed Mold Assessor / license #MRS 5
FL DOH certified for radon, R1867
John Cosgrove,
CIE, Inc.
State of Florida Mold Assessor License #MRSA 763
Greg Gomez, CIE,
State of Florida Licensed Mold Assessor / license #MRSA763
Council-Certified Indoor Environmentalist, (CIE)
Board-awarded by the American Council for Accredited Certification
FL DOH certified radon measurement tech R 2191
Grg
Gomez has proven his knowledge of mold and indoor air quality issues by performing hundreds of mold inspections / assessments
throughout Naples, Bonita Spring, Ft Myers and all of Southwest Florida.
Since 1999, Radon & Mold Professionals
has consistently excelled in providing the Best Radon Testing, Mold Inspections,
Mold Sampling (Testing), Odor Identification, Allergen Screening, Formaldehyde Testing and Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera
survey's for Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Ft Myers, Ft Myers Beach,Cape Coral and Marco Island, Florida including for Home
Inspections . Environmental Inspections
/ testing performed by ACAC Board Certified indoor Environmentalists (CIE) that have performed thousands radon tests
and mold assessments in Naples, Bonita Springs and Ft Myers area.
We use Air Chek, Inc. FL DOH certified Radon Measurement Business RB0214 for our radon measurement services. Florida
Department of Health allows only FL DOH measurement specialists and FL DOH certified mitigation specialists to "express"
"evaluations and observations" of radon tests or radon mitigations to "Florida citizens and customers, or potential
customers". We have been the leader in performing residential Real Estate radon tests for years, we think in part,
because we strive to follow the FL DOH's many rules concerning radon. ***Accuracy is not guarunteed on this web site. The radon evaluations, observations and opinions posted here are not those of the Radon & Mold Professionals.
