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MOLD
Hugh Johnson is licensed by the State of Florida as a Mold Assessor. His license can be viewed on the certificate page of this web site.
If you have mold problems, suspect them or just want to be sure your air is healthy, have an infrared inspection performed.
It is the most effective mold investigation and is one of the least expensive.
It finds problems which cause mold, and from there you can make educated decisions.
The infrared camera can expose problems quickly and efficiently.
The equipment is very expensive so many mold treatment businesses are not equipped.
Don't have any testing or mold remediation done without having an infrared / thermal investigation done first.
infrared / thermal investigations for $ 150.
Hugh is experienced and licensed by the State of Florida as a Mold Assessor.
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Unsolicited comment from a customer April 2010
I just wanted to take the time to let you know how much I appreciated your work. Your detection, your suggestions, and your professional manner really helped to solve the mystery of the smell. Please know I will highly recommend you to people with similar problems, and please know that if you need a testimonial, you are free to use this. It was a pleasure, and again I thank you.
Rita Poore
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MOLD SERVICES
Mold inspections
Mold surveys
Mold testing
Mold screening
Mold remediation procedures and guidelines for contractor bids and work.
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What is Mold
Molds are fungi (the plural of fungus) that grow on the surfaces of objects. They can cause discoloration and odor problems, deteriorate building materials, and lead to allergic reactions in susceptible individuals, as well as other health problems.
Mold spores primarily cause health problems when they are present indoors in large numbers and are inhaled by the occupants. This occurs primarily when there is active mold growth inside the building. Typical symptoms that mold-exposed persons report include:
- Respiratory problems, such as - wheezing, and difficulty breathing;
- Nasal and sinus congestion;
- Eye irritation - burring, watery, or reddened eyes;
- Dry hacking cough;
- Nose and/or throat irritation.
Certified Mold Inspection
The mold assessment includes state of the art testing equipment and laboratory analysis. This service is set up for the real estate transaction as we can have an answer to the question about whether or not their is a mold problem in as soon as 24 hours.
The Environmental Protection Agency rates indoor air pollution among the top environmental health risks. According to the EPA, the air inside the average home is up to five times more polluted than the air outside. Poor indoor air quality can lead to a variety of health problems, including allergic reactions, infections, and even cancer. It can also contribute to asthma and other lung diseases.
Molds are microscopic organisms (miniscule life forms) found virtually everywhere outdoors. No one really knows how many species of mold exist but estimates range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands. Spore production is characteristic of molds in general to reproduce. A spore is a small reproductive body that is capable of growing into a new organism, producing bacteria, fungi, and algae. Most spores are filamentous (thread-like) organisms so small that 250,000 of them can fit on the head of a pin. They stay airborne indefinitely, drifting from one room to the next, landing on food, clothing, appliances, table tops, carpeting and furniture, walls and woodwork. Any wet, damp or humid surface becomes a breeding ground for mold colonies and more spores. We have all seen mold; ugly stains of white, orange, green, brown and black spreading on walls, floors and other surfaces. But the most dangerous mold is the mold we don?t see.WHY TEST FOR MOLD?
Mold is in the spotlight. Numerous alerts from the medical profession and the skyrocketing number of lawsuits Some have even called it "The Silent Killer". That may be on the extreme side, but with all the information available about mold and it's potential for harm, there are plenty of valid reasons for mold testing. For example, we now know that some molds produce toxins which may be linked to severe cases of asthma, respiratory problems including bleeding lungs, and many other very serious ailments including immune system disorders. The medical and legal communities are now taking mold contamination very seriously. With so much overwhelming evidence to support the dangers of exposure to mold, mold testing is the first step in properly assessing whether an abnormal or elevated mold condition exists.
As for Property Damage, the very nature of mold is to decompose matter. Over a period of time, mold can destroy anything and everything it comes in contact with, including your home and personal belongings. Does the fact that mold is present automatically mean your property is doomed? Of course not. But the longer it goes un-addressed, the more damage it will cause.
The difference between a minor mold problem and a major problem is -
a; How long before you discover it, and
b; how long you wait to do something about it.
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Address
Inspect Key West Inc.
Hugh Johnson Inspector Thermographer
2404 Staples Ave.
Key West, Fl
33040
(305) 923-6174
email hugh@inspectkeywest.com
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