Indianapolis Mold Testing & Removal

Mold is a natural condition that can occur in any home  Mold occurs most often when an area of the home has sustained water damage or is consistently moist  Mold can grow on any surface and, if not treated, can cause health problems for anyone living in the home  People with breathing difficulties, immune system problems or allergies, are more likely to experience ill effects due to mold in their homes  Infants, children, pregnant women, and older individuals tend to be more sensitive to mold exposure risks.

Mold Assessment/Investigation Services – Aegis has a team of professionals with experience assessing and identifying mold sources. Investigation services include: locating potential sources of water intrusion that may be causing or contributing to a mold condition; identifying and testing for mold; and developing a plan to remove or remediate mold contamination, as well as the underlying conditions that may be causing or contributing to it.

Mold Remediation Services – Assessing and investigating a mold condition only addresses half of the equation necessary to solve a mold condition  Aegis can also develop and implement a comprehensive mold remediation solution Aegis’s mold remediation services include remediation design, project management and oversight, and clearance sampling  Aegis works with qualified and approved subcontractors to ensure that a mold condition within a home or structure is remediated properly and safely.

Aegis provides the following services relating to mold:

• Visual assessment
• Air quality sampling
• Surface and bulk sampling
• Microscopic analysis by a certified microbiology laboratory
• Detailed analysis and reporting
• Mold remediation and consulting
• Post-cleaning/Remediation clearance inspections

FAQs About Mold Testing & Remediation

I have some mold in my house. Is that dangerous?
Mold exposure can cause adverse health effects in some people. Mold spores are always in the air we breathe, but extensive mold contamination may cause health problems. Breathing in mold can cause allergic and respiratory symptoms.

How do I know if what I see in my home is dangerous?
Certain molds are toxigenic, meaning they can produce mycotoxins. Hazards presented by molds that may produce mycotoxins should be considered the same as other common molds that can grow in your house. Not all fungi produce mycotoxins, and even those that do will not do so under all surface or environmental conditions.

Mold growth, which often looks like spots, can be in many different colors and smells musty. Color is not an indication of how dangerous a mold may be. Mold needs to be removed, and the moisture source that feeds its growth must be eliminated.

Sampling for mold can be expensive, and there are no standards for judging what is and what is not an acceptable level of mold. The best practice is to remove the mold and work to prevent future growth.

How much does that cost?
The cost varies from one location to the next. The cost will include a consultation/trip fee plus the cost of each test; a minimum of two tests is necessary.   A physical inspection of your home or thoughtful consideration of the building’s characteristics and the factors that led to the present condition is paramount in interpreting the sample results.

Mold Links:

EPA Mold Guide https://www.epa.gov/mold/brief-guide-mold-moisture-and-your-home