Never use just air samples(mold test)to determine if remediation is needed.

EPA           Considering Bioaerosol Sampling http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldcourse/chapter7/lesson2.html   "remember that a negative sampling report must not be used in place of a visual survey. Factors such as barometric pressure, inside and outside temperatures, activity levels, and humidity may dramatically reduce or increase the spore levels within a building. Air sampling for mold provides information on what was in the air only for the moment when the sampling occurred. It is important, therefore, that sampling not replace visual inspection."

Can your home inspector interpret your lab results?   http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldcourse/chapter3/lesson3.html   "Sampling for mold should be conducted by professionals who have specific experience in designing mold sampling protocols, sampling methods, and interpreting the results."   EPA   "Experience in interpretation of results is essential.”   EPA

Radon & Mold Professionals - Visa & MasterCard accepted

New Florida Mold Law In a effort to protect the citizens of Florida, Florida Governor Crist signed Mold / Inspection legislation (SB2234) into law. The new law will regulate the Mold Inspection industry and Home Inspection businesses and individuals. Individuals will need a license and businesses will need to be certified.  The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation will handle the licensing and the company certifications.  scheduled to be effective 2010

One very important aspect of the new law the consumer should understand is that Mold Inspections and Home Inspections are / will be two different professions, with separate licenses and regulations.

H2O 911 Restoration                         Mold Cleanup             Storm / Fire / Water / Mold                              website:     www.H2O911.com                 *Water removal, material and structural drying with Infrared camera surveys.                           *FREE Mold inspections and estimates. *Fire clean up, demolition and rebuild.                         *Expert carpet, tile, grout and furniture cleaning and restoration. *Ozone treatment and persistant odor removal.                   *Roof tarping and board up service. *Air conditioning duct cleaning services.                *Complete reconstruction and remodeling service. *Insurance billing specialists.                      * 24/7 Emergency services with 30 minute response time. . Brian G. Bland, WRT, AMRT, President Certified Mold Contractor, Lic #6599 Certified Mold Inspector Lic #7648 Cell: 239-707-7931  Email: Brian@H2o911.com H2o911, Inc. 6900-29 Daniels Parkway #303 Fort Myers, FL 33912  866-760-MOLD Toll Free 239-567-0001 Lee 239-992-0061 Collier 239-389-1662 Marco 941-556-0939 Charlotte Fax # 239-337-9357 Central Florida Div.. 407-585-0300 Seminole 407-536-2020 Lake 407-520-5399 Oeceola 863-535-1100 Poke 321-604-3149 Bervard 386-626-1522 Volusia Fax 407-585-0155 H2o911 of Central Fl 1969 S. Alafaya Trail, Suit 116 Orlando, Fl 32828 www.H2o911.com Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras Mold remediation with clearence certification Duct Cleaning / Tile - Grout Cleaning 24/7 Response Service

After A Disaster, Inc.  Kevin Koch  cell  (941) 979-7677 Toll Free: (866) 509-4561 Emergency: (941) 979-7677 website:   http://www.aadisaster.com  Our services include: Water Removal, Dehumidification, and Deodorization Fire, Smoke and Soot Damage Mold Mitigation and Remediation Specialty Services 24 / 7 Response Service

Radon Information	Find Radon Companies
Home Inspection Info	Find A Home Inspector

Real Estate agents and home owners would benefit from taking this on line course provided by the EPA.   FREE EPA MOLD COURSE  http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldcourse/siteinstruction.html EPA    MOLD Course PRE TEST http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldcourse/pretest.html?Q1=1&display=true   5 questions & answers  (everyone should know)     This course provides an overview of mold prevention and mold remediation. It is based on EPA's voluntary guidance document Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings. Public health and environmental health professionals who are involved with mold issues may be interested in this course.  Building managers, custodians, remediators, contractors, and other professionals who respond to mold problems may also want to refer to this course.   Course Chapter Index Chapter 1 - Introduction to Mold Start Course Image Library   Mold Course PDF Version (PDF, 202 pp, 5.5MB, About PDF) ·    Lesson 1 - What Molds Are ·    Lesson 2 - What Mold Needs to Grow ·    Lesson 3 - Health Effects That May Be Caused by Inhaling Mold or Mold Spores ·    Lesson 4 - Mycotoxins and Health Effects ·    Lesson 5 - The Color of Mold ·    Lesson 6 - Moldy Smell ·    Knowledge Test Chapter 2 - Where and Why Mold Grows ·    Lesson 1 - Introduction to Mold Growth ·    Lesson 2 - Moisture Problems ·    Lesson 3 - Humidity ·    Lesson 4 - Ventilation Humidity Problems ·    Lesson 5 - Structural Integrity and Mold Growth ·    Lesson 6 - Crawl Spaces ·    Lesson 7 - Floods ·    Knowledge Test Chapter 3 - Finding Mold and Moisture ·    Lesson 1 - Where to Look for Mold Contamination - Building Investigation ·    Lesson 2 - Equipment ·    Lesson 3 - Mold Sampling Considered ·    Table 1 ·    Table 2 ·    Knowledge Test Chapter 4 - General Remediation Issues ·    Lesson 1 - Dry Quickly ·    Lesson 2 - Assess Mold Problem ·    Lesson 3 - Remediation Plan ·    Lesson 4 - Mold Remediation Procedures ·    Table 1 ·    Table 2 ·    Knowledge Test Chapter 5 - Large Areas and Other Special Concerns ·    Lesson 1 - Remediating Large Areas of Mold Contamination ·    Lesson 2 - Mold Remediation in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems ·    Lesson 3 - Confined Spaces ·    Knowledge Test Chapter 6 - Containment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ·    Lesson 1 - Overview of Containment ·    Lesson 2 - Limited Containment ·    Lesson 3 - Full Containment ·    Lesson 4 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ·    Knowledge Test Chapter 7 - Evaluating the Remediation ·    Lesson 1 - Completing Mold Remediation - Fix the water problem and clean up the mold ·    Lesson 2 - Considering Bioaerosol Sampling ·    Knowledge Test Chapter 8 - Communicating with the Building Occupants ·    Lesson 1 - Communicate When You Remediate ·    Knowledge Test Chapter 9 - Prevention ·    Lesson 1 - Mold Prevention ·    Knowledge Test