Why to Choose an IEP over a Home Mold Test

Indoor Environmental Expert ( Mold testers )  Mold Inspection and Home Mold Tests

Many people all over the United States suspect or see mold in their homes, too often people in response buy a home mold test from their local home improvement store and assume that this can help identify where their mold problem is and what type of mold it is in a quick, efficient, and cheap manner. This is a mistake! Mold removal companies will be able to bring in an independent mold detector who will identify the scope of the project so that the mold is removed properly and the building or home remains structurally sound. This avoids having to pay for home mold tests which are not relied upon by professionals because they are often inaccurate and lead to false assumptions, which would end up wasting time on the project. For this reason, we have made a list of reasons to go to a Mold Removal company who will use an Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) first, instead of relying on a home mold test.

Why Use An IEP?

1. Pin Point the Location of the Mold Problem Area(s):

The more ideal situation would be doing multiple tests throughout the home and outside of the property to get a better idea of where the problem area(s) are. Afterwards the mold removal company can help you decipher the test results. You may be thinking that if I smell the mold in a particular room and place the test in there and the test detects mold, then that is logically where the mold will be. However, this might not be the case, possibly the mold is traveling through the vents from another room and the mold is airborne, triggering the test to detect mold in a room with no mold.

2. Save Time:

Home mold tests can lead to false assumptions that lead to time wasting mistakes in the mold removal process. A mold test simply verifies that there is mold, not exactly where the mold is and that is why a mold detection company makes an IEP report, they write a scope of work to treat the mold problem effectively and the mold removal company executes the plan, getting the job done efficiently.

3. An IEP Has Specialized Equipment that Can Help Detect Where the Mold is Coming From:

An IEP is a trained professional who knows how to find mold and remove it. Given a written scope of work from an IEP a mold removal company has the techniques and protocols that are necessary to remediate (remove) the mold. If the protocols are followed properly then the mold will be successfully removed from the property.

We are SI Restoration, a successful mold removal and emergency restoration company. For more information on our services please call 443-701-0111, email info@si-restoration.com, or use our contact us page for more information.

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