Mould Survey

A mould investigation survey discovers the presence of mould and fungal development in the air, on surfaces, and inside the materials of your home.

Increased as well as prolonged mould development and fungal spore activity might cause material decay and discoloration. Mould Survey is a crucial step in quality control following post water damage and mold restoration works, in particular right after instances “sewage/ waste /Category B or higher” water loss. Increased or extented exposure are linked with multiple negative side effects to your well being.

The main cause of mould is excessive moisture, either as a result of condensation or damp. Mould feeds off this moisture, so regardless of how many times you paint over it, if you don’t fix the actual issues, it’ll keep on coming back again.

Why Should You Have a Mould Survey Completed

Don’t just take our word for it. The NHS features a page centered on damp and mildew as well as the unfavorable side effects they’re able to have on your well being: “Inhaling or touching mould spores may cause an allergic reaction, such as sneezing, a runny nose, red eyes and skin rash. Mould can also cause asthma attacks.”

If you are planning to sell your property, the finding of mould plus the damp problems that causes it can drastically decrease the value and attractiveness of the house. If you’re a property manager and you don’t take action to resolve mould in one of your properties, you could find yourself sued in criminal courts for neglect.

There are several advantages of undertaking Mould Survey including:

Mould diagnostics; for detection of mould and fungal development, which isn’t normally apparent to the naked eye. Evaluating can differentiate between fungal growth and stains. Can be carried out together with home buying process.

Post remediation verification; to identify that cleaning works after water loss have been performed to a sufficient standard.

Comparative testing; analysis of affected vs unaffected, complaint vs non-compliant areas.

What Will a Mould Survey Report Include

When performing Mould Survey, samples will be extracted from the air and surface areas in an completely non-destructive process. Our experts will be able to obtain and examine samples and provide results on-site and advise on correct restorative actions. A thorough written report will be furnished. The client could also go for further invasive material testing as part of the survey, where material samples can be screened for penetrative mould infestation or fungal growth.

Get in touch with us via phone or email to book a specialist to take a look at your mould an mildew issues.

Book a Mould Survey Online

Our surveyors are trained and experienced in all aspects of finding damp, remedying the underlying issues causing damp and then maintaining the building to ensure damp does not reoccur. Get in touch via phone or email to book your mould survey today.

We cover cover England, Scotland & Wales, including:

Bath, Birmingham, Bradford, Brighton and Hove, Bristol, Cambridge, Canterbury, Carlisle, Chester, Chichester, Coventry, Derby, Durham, Ely, Exeter, Gloucester, Hereford, Kingston upon Hull, Lancaster, Leeds, Leicester, Lichfield, Lincoln, Liverpool, City of London, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxford, Peterborough, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Preston, Ripon, Salford, Salisbury, Sheffield, Southampton, St Albans, Stoke-on-Trent, Sunderland, Truro, Wakefield, Wells, Westminster, Winchester, Wolverhampton, Worcester, York, Bangor, Cardiff, Newport, St Davids, Swansea, Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness & Stirling