Mould Inspection & Testing in Edmonton
Yes. We find where the mould is, what's feeding it, and whether air testing is worth paying for in your case.
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Signs you need this
- A musty smell you can't find the source of
- Black, green or white spots on walls, ceilings or wood
- Stains or bubbling paint after a past leak
- Allergy-like symptoms that ease when you leave the house
What a mould inspection finds
Mould grows indoors where there’s a leak, high humidity or condensation. So an inspection is really two searches: one for the mould, and one for the moisture feeding it. Finding the mould without the moisture means it comes back.
We check the usual places first: basements, attics, bathrooms, around windows, under sinks, and behind furniture against cold outside walls. Moisture meters show damp drywall, wood and concrete, even where the surface looks fine.
When testing is worth it
Air and surface sampling cost money, so we recommend them only when the result would change what happens next:
- Hidden mould. A musty smell but nothing visible. Air sampling can show whether there’s a source inside walls or ceilings.
- Proof for someone else. A landlord, buyer, seller or Alberta Health Services inspector may want lab results.
- After remediation. Clearance testing confirms the job worked. Alberta Health Services’ fungal air testing protocol calls for clearance testing after remediation. See clearance testing.
If you can see the mould and know why it’s there, testing often won’t change the plan. We’ll tell you that.
Health and mould
Mould can cause problems such as asthma flare-ups, stuffy nose and eye irritation. If you have health concerns, talk to your doctor. We’re not medical professionals. Our job is to find the mould, remove it properly and stop it coming back.
What you get
A written summary of where we found mould (or mold, if that’s how you spell it), the moisture source, any lab results, and our recommendation. If you’re a tenant, landlord or buyer, see our pages for landlords, tenants and home buyers and sellers.
Our process
Visual inspection
We look where mould usually hides, like basements, attics, bathrooms, window frames and behind furniture on outside walls.
Moisture readings
Moisture meters find damp materials, because mould needs moisture to grow.
Air or surface sampling, when useful
Samples go to a lab when there's a real question to answer, such as hidden mould or a clearance check.
Written findings
You get what we found, what's causing it, and what we recommend.
Questions people ask
Do I need an air test?
Not always. If you can see mould and know the moisture source, testing often won't change the plan. Air testing is most useful when mould may be hidden, when you need proof for a landlord, buyer or health inspector, or after remediation to confirm it worked.
Can a test tell me if my mould is toxic?
Lab analysis can identify mould types. But the plan is the same either way. Mould growing indoors should be removed properly and the moisture source fixed.
Is mould (or mold) testing the same as a home inspection?
No. A home inspector may flag possible mould. A mould inspection looks deeper for the extent of the growth and the moisture causing it.
Will you tell my landlord?
We report to whoever books and authorizes the inspection. Tenants should report mould to their landlord in writing.
Talk to us today
Call, or send a few details and photos and we will get back to you.