Thorough, Objective, Reasonable Real Estate Inspections
Available 7 Days a Week
Professional real estate inspections in the San Antonio area. Inspections for the buyer, seller, and for the homeowner.
Larry Wedige
Texas Professional Real Estate Inspector License # 6060
Due to recent legislation. we no longer perform mold inspections.
| . | Mold InspectionsTo meet the needs of a dynamically changing industry, IESO (Indoor Environmental Standards Organization) released the first edition of its environmental standards to its members and certified inspectors. These standards were developed and adopted by a diverse multi-disciplinary advisory board, including representatives from the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) consulting industry, IAQ trade associations, insurance, real estate and legal communities. The first volume includes minimum standards for the collection and cursory assement of indoor environments for mold contamination. This is a cost-effective screen of residential structures and is considerably less expensive than a full IAQ investigation. The scope of the standard is limited to confirmation of suspected indoor mold colonization. The standard does not include specifications for remediation of confirmed contamination, but will recommend further investigation by a qualified Industrial Hygienist (IH) or environmental consultant. The purpose of a Level I Mold Assessment is to evaluate (using laboratory analysis) whether a suspected stain, discolorization, blemish, or other irregular appearance on a surface is mold, which may warrant further evaluation that may include additional sampling, and/or a referral to an appropriate specialist for further evaluation and actions. All Level I invesigations are performed in compliance with IESO Standard 2110. The purpose of a Level II Mold Assessment is to provide a visual, non-invasive inspection of the residential structure, with subsequent sample collection and data interpretation to rule out potential sources of moisture and/or mold contamination. The inspection will also identify and report visible and accessible conditions, supported by analytical data, which in the opinion of the inspector may warrant further evaluation that may include additional sampling, and/or a referral to an appropriate specialist for further investigation and warranted actions. All Level II invesigations are performed in compliance with IESO Standard 2210. |