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At Your Mold Inspector, we understand the importance of having a safe and healthy home. Our team of certified inspectors will thoroughly inspect your property and provide you with a detailed report outlining any issues. Whether you are buying, selling, or maintaining your property, we have you covered.

Our team has been operating in Riverside for many years in the mold industry. We have gathered decades of experience and knowledge in mold Inspection and testing .

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ACAC Certified

IICRC Certified

American Council for Accredited Certifications (ACAC) offers the only CESB accredited designations dedicated to the field of indoor air quality.

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IICRC Certified

The IICRC is the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification, a non-profit organization for the Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Industries.

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MICRO Certified

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MICRO Certified

MICRO, the Mold Inspection Consulting and Remediation Organization, is the industry’s leading provider of exceptional Mold Training.

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About Your Mold Inspector

Professional Mold Inspection & Testing Company

Your Mold Inspector is a professional company specializing in comprehensive mold inspection and testing services. Mold is not just a property issue but also a significant health concern. Our mission is to provide top-quality mold inspection and testing services to our clients, while always maintaining the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

Your Mold Inspector is equipped with advanced equipment to locate and detect mold, even in places that are not visible. We use industry-leading techniques for both testing and inspection to ensure your property is thoroughly inspected for a safe and healthy condition.

At Your Mold Inspector, our goal is to find out if an unusual mold condition exist at your home or business with a mold inspection and mold testing, to determine why and where it is occurring, the extent of your mold issue, and what needs to be done to properly correct the mold problem. We offer mold sampling to assist in the investigation, depending on the objectives of the sampling, the data required and the questions these data are intended to answer. After the mold investigation, you will receive a detailed mold inspection report, including picture documentation, mold remediation protocols and lab results interpretation.

Expert Mold Inspection And Testing Services

Residential & Commercial Mold Inspection

Our team of experts specializes in mold inspections for buyers, sellers, renters, and current homeowners. Our goal is to find out if an unusual mold condition exist in your property, and to determine why and where it is occurring, and what needs to be done to properly correct the mold problem. We'll provide you with a comprehensive mold report that includes existing mold problems and growth conditions before they become serious health hazards.

Residential & Commercial Mold Testing

Residential & Commercial Mold Inspection

We offer comprehensive mold testing for homeowners and businesses of all sizes. Mold air spore sampling is performed to compare outdoor and indoor spore counts and genera, to identify concentration levels, and potential health risks. Surface sampling to determine whether or not the visible stains, discoloration, etc, is indicative of mold growth at the sample area. Samples are sent to a AIHA accredited laboratory.

Moisture & Humidity Detection

Moldy Indoor Air Quality Testing

Mold can grow within 24-48 hours after a bad water incident. Detecting a moisture and humidity problem early is key on preventing mold growth. Your Mold Inspector uses State-of-the-art equipment to detect moisture in hidden areas that can lead to a serious mold conditions in your home or business.

Moldy Indoor Air Quality Testing

Moldy indoor air quality testing involves assessing the presence and concentration of mold spores in the air to determine if a mold problem exists and potentially identify the type of mold. While visible mold growth doesn't always necessitate testing, air sampling can be helpful in cases of suspected hidden mold, water damage, or when someone has a mold-related illness.

Professional Mold Inspector

Mold Inspection Services

Our mold inspection service includes:

Client Interview
Invasive Or Non-invasive Mold Inspection
Areas Of Concern
Determining The Cause
Moisture Meter Readings
Thermal Imaging Scans
Boroscope Use In Wall Cavities
Picture Documented Report
Remediation Protocol

Mold Testing Service

Why do we perform mold sampling?

To investigate the presence of hidden mold
To identify a source
To estimate the exposure
To guide in the selection of remediation methods and control
To confirm that remediation was successful
To document levels at a point in time

Reasons For A Mold Inspection And Testing

Recent Flooding
Plumbing Leak
Visible Mold
Health Concerns
Musty Odor
Piece Of Mind
Property Transactions

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What Is Black Toxic Mold

Post Remediation Mold Clearance Inspection / Mold Clearance Testing

Some contractors often refer to “black mold” or “toxic black mold.” It is usually associated with Stachybotrys chartarum, a type of greenish‐black mold commonly associated with heavy water damage. Not all molds that appear to be black are Stachybotrys. The known health effects from exposure to Stachybotrys are similar to those caused by other common molds, and again in high exposure situations (as in agriculture), are known to be associated with severe health effects in some people. Such exposures seldom, if ever, occur in buildings except during remediation activities by people not taking appropriate precautions.

Post Remediation Mold Clearance Inspection / Mold Clearance Testing

The purpose of a mold clearance inspection is to assure that the mold cleanup has been done correctly and effectively in the work area and to confirm that the cleanup did not accidentally distribute high levels of moldy dust and debris into other building areas or into its mechanical systems such as heating or air conditioning systems. To avoid conflicts of interest, mold clearance testing should never be performed by the mold remediation contractor.

Mold, Bacteria, VOCs, Mycotoxins Health Effects

Damp Environment

Health effects of most VOCs

In a damp environment, individuals can be exposed to:

Fungal Allergens
Mycotoxins
Infectious Bacteria
Endotoxins
mVOCs
Fungal Glucans

Health effects of most VOCs

Mucouse Membrane Irritation
Lethargy
Headaches
Dizziness
Wheezing For Asthmatics

Symptoms of mold exposure

A mold allergy causes the same signs and symptoms that occur in other types of upper respiratory allergies. Signs and symptoms of allergic rhinitis caused by a mold allergy can include:

Sneezing
Runny or stuffy nose
Cough and postnasal drip
Itchy eyes, nose and throat
Watery eyes
Dry, scaly skin

Effects Of Mycotoxins

Symptoms of mold exposure

Illness called Mycotoxicosis, and caused:

Cytotoxicity
Inflammation
Cancer (liver cancer)
Blood Vessel Dilation
Some affect central nervous system (headaches, convulsions, dementia, tremors, hallucinations)

Frequently Asked Questions About Mold

Please reach us at envirotechsca@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is mold?

Mold is a type of fungus that grows in moist or humid places. It occurs naturally in the environment and can be found almost anywhere, including in garden composts and on decaying or damp organic material, and food. Indoors, mold grows best in damp and poorly ventilated areas, typically on wood, plasterboard, tile grout and furnishings. Common causes of mold growth indoors include:

• leaking roofs and walls,

• faulty plumbing

• condensation.

To reproduce, mold produces tiny particles called spores. These spores travel easily through the air and may begin to grow and spread when they land on damp surfaces.

Mold is not always easy to recognize. It often looks like ‘fuzz’ or may appear to be a stain, smudge or discoloration. The most common molds are black, green or white. However, mold can be many other colors, ranging from grey to orange to brown and can also change color depending on its age or life-stage.

How does mold to grow in your home?

Spore land on a moist surface

Enzymes use surface moisture to dissolve food.

Spore germinated, producing filaments ( hyphae)

Hyphae extend to reach an area of absorptive surface. Fungal metabolism generates more surface moisture to accelerate growth.

Hyphae grow thickly, digging into the surface and forming a protective mat ( Mycelium) that keeps the surface moist even if surrounding air is dry.

The mold grows conidia, which generate and release spores into the air.

How long does it take for mold to grow?

Mold growths, or colonies, can start to grow on a damp surface within 24 to 48 hours. They reproduce by spores - tiny, lightweight “seeds”- that travel through the air. Molds digest organic material, eventually destroying the material they grow on, and then spread to destroy adjacent organic material.

How mold affects people?

Breathing in mold spores and fragments can trigger nasal congestion, sneezing, coughing or wheezing, and respiratory infections. It can also worsen asthma and allergic conditions. Contact with mold can also irritate eyes and skin. People who are more likely to experience these symptoms include those with weakened immune systems, allergies, severe asthma or lung diseases. These people are also more susceptible to other serious health effects, such as the lung condition aspergillosis (‘Farmer’s lung’). There is no exposure limit or health guideline value for exposure to mold. Where possible, exposure to mold should be minimized – this is particularly recommended for people who are more sensitive to mold exposure.

How Am I exposed to mold?

Mold spores and fragments exist naturally in the air we breathe. The amount that people are exposed to depends on various factors including the season, surrounding land, wind, and people’s activities / actions both indoors and outdoors.

Mold primarily enters your body through breathing and swallowing.

Some molds produce toxins(mycotoxins). People are mostly exposed to mycotoxins through eating contaminated food.

What Does A Mold Inspection Or Mold Testing Cost In Riverside CA?

The cost of mold inspection varies depending on the square footage of the area being inspected.

Mold testing cost varies depending on the type of sampling, how many samples, and how quickly you need the results.

A mold inspection and testing for your home or business would costs anywhere from $250 and up.

Call us today and speak to our ACAC Certified Inspector and get your pricing and questions answered: 951-750-4616

What are mold Mycotoxins

Mycotoxins are naturally occurring compounds produced by certain molds, or fungi, under certain conditions. Mycotoxins can be toxic to humans and animals when they are eaten, absorbed into the skin, or inhaled.

Mycotoxicosis describes the systemic effects (poisoning) caused by mycotoxins produced by molds and have been well-documented and occur in humans and animals upon oral ingestion of contaminated foods (Borchers et al., 2017; Hurraß et al., 2017; Wiesmüller et al., 2017). In 2009, the WHO advised that while mycotoxins can induce a wide range of adverse health effects in both animals and human beings, the evidence that they play a role in health problems related to indoor air is “extremely weak” (World Health Organization, 2009, p. 81)

Of mycotoxins, the AWMF guideline advised that numerous mold genera, (e.g., Penicillium, Aspergillus, Alternaria, Fusarium, Stachybotrys) produce mycotoxins, with mycotoxin production depending on the species, and environmental factors, such as moisture levels, substrate composition, potential for hydrogen (pH) value, nutrient competition and light wavelength (Fischer et al. 2006 in Wiesmüller et al., 2017). Mycotoxins are not volatile and are found in the air bound to spores, cell fragments and other particles and are generally only found at levels relevant to health in foods and animal feed that have been colonized by molds.

What can cause mold growth in my home or business in Riverside?

Mold growth in homes and other buildings is often caused by excess moisture, which can come from many sources:

Poor ventilation: A lack of air circulation can create a moist environment that's ideal for mold growth.
Daily activities: Cooking, showering, and other activities can create moisture that can lead to mold growth.
Plumbing leaks: Minor drips or blocks can go undetected until they cause mold problems.
Drainage problems: Poor drainage can cause moisture to accumulate.
Temperature gradients: When warm, moist air comes into contact with cool surfaces, it can create moisture that leads to mold growth.
Design or construction defects: These can also cause moisture intrusion and accumulation.
Water Intrusion: Rainwater can enter a building through leaks in walls, windows or the roof. Surface or groundwater may enter when there is poor foundation drainage. Flooding can, of course, cause catastrophic intrusion. In buildings that have slab construction, water can seep or wick up through the cement floor causing mold to grow on carpet pads or carpet backing.
Water Vapor: When relative humidity (a temperature-dependent measure of water vapor in air) becomes elevated indoors, building materials and furnishings absorb the moisture. Those damp materials can then provide a good place for mold to grow. If there are no cold-condensing surfaces and the relative humidity (RH) is maintained below 60 percent indoors, there will not be enough water in those materials for mold to grow. However, if the RH stays above 70 percent indoors for extended periods of time, mold will almost certainly grow.

How do I minimize my exposure to mold??

Although mold naturally occurs in the environment and can be found almost anywhere, it needs damp surfaces and moisture to grow. You can reduce your exposure through simple measures, however there is no practical way to eliminate all exposure to mold. These measures include:

Indoors

• Prevent moisture and dampness and ensure adequate ventilation. This will minimize current and future mold growth.

• Fix leaky plumbing, roofs or other building faults.

• Clear and maintain gutters.

• Reduce and remove condensation (e.g. use exhaust fans and wipe up excess water).

Homes with inadequate ventilation resulting from poor design, modifications or lack of maintenance may be more prone to developing mold. The cheapest and easiest way of reducing indoor moisture and humidity is by ventilating a room by opening a door or window.

Food

• Throw away foods that have become visibly moldy.

• Adequately clean the surface area on which the moldy food was stored or consider throwing away the container the food was stored in.

Outdoors

• Use appropriate personal protective equipment such as gloves and a P1 or P2 face mask when handling garden composts, mulch, straw or hay, and moldy and decaying organic materials.

Additional Areas We Cover

Mold Inspection And Testing In The Following Cities

Riverside County:

92503 Riverside CA, 92509 Rubidoux CA, 92553 Moreno Valley CA, 92880 Corona CA, 92201 Indio CA, 92507 Riverside CA, 92592 Temecula CA, 92557 Moreno Valley CA, 92504 Riverside CA, 92879 Corona CA, 92234 Cathedral City CA, 92506 Riverside CA, 92544 Valle Vista CA, 92530 Lake Elsinore CA, 92505 Riverside CA, 92570 Perris CA, 92562 Murrieta CA, 92543 Hemet CA, 92260 Palm Desert CA, 92571 Perris CA, 92545 Hemet CA, 92220 Banning CA, 92591 Temecula CA, 92262 Palm Springs CA, 92225 Blythe CA, 92253 La Quinta CA, 92551 Moreno Valley CA, 92236 Coachella CA, 92240 Desert Hot Springs CA, 92860 Norco CA, 92881 Corona CA, 92583 San Jacinto CA, 92211 Palm Desert CA, 92595 Wildomar CA, 92501 Riverside CA, 91752 Mira Loma CA, 92264 Palm Springs CA, 92563 Murrieta CA, 92586 Sun City CA, 92223 Beaumont CA, 92274 Coachella CA, 92880 Corona CA, 92508 Riverside CA, 92584 Murrieta CA, 92883 Corona CA, 92587 Canyon Lake CA, 92555 Moreno Valley CA, 92270 Rancho Mirage CA, 92254 Mecca CA, 92585 Perris CA, 92320 Calimesa CA, 92567 Nuevo CA, 92276 Thousand Palms CA, 92241 Cathedral City CA, 92582 San Jacinto CA, 92532 Lake Elsinore CA, 92596 Winchester CA, 92210 Indian Wells CA, 92539 Riverside County CA, 92549 Idyllwild-Pine Cove CA, 92590 Temecula CA, 92203 Indio CA, 92230 Cabazon CA, 92536 Riverside County CA, 92561 Palm Desert CA, 92239 Riverside County CA, 92518 March AFB CA, 92282 Desert Hot Springs CA, 92258 Palm Springs CA

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Mold Inspection And Testing For A Healthier Tomorrow

Best Mold Inspections & Testing Company

Your Mold Inspector

Mold Testing & Inspection Specialists

Certified Mold Professionals

ACAC Certified

IICRC Certified

IICRC Certified

IICRC Certified

IICRC Certified

IICRC Certified

MICRO Certified

IICRC Certified

MICRO Certified

About Your Mold Inspector

Professional Mold Inspection & Testing Company

Expert Mold Inspection And Testing Services

Residential & Commercial Mold Inspection

Residential & Commercial Mold Inspection

Residential & Commercial Mold Inspection

Residential & Commercial Mold Testing

Residential & Commercial Mold Inspection

Residential & Commercial Mold Inspection

Moisture & Humidity Detection

Moldy Indoor Air Quality Testing

Moldy Indoor Air Quality Testing

Moldy Indoor Air Quality Testing

Moldy Indoor Air Quality Testing

Moldy Indoor Air Quality Testing

Professional Mold Inspector

Mold Inspection Services

Mold Testing Service

Reasons For A Mold Inspection And Testing

Certified Mold Inspector You Can Trust

What Is Black Toxic Mold

Post Remediation Mold Clearance Inspection / Mold Clearance Testing

Post Remediation Mold Clearance Inspection / Mold Clearance Testing

Post Remediation Mold Clearance Inspection / Mold Clearance Testing

Post Remediation Mold Clearance Inspection / Mold Clearance Testing

Post Remediation Mold Clearance Inspection / Mold Clearance Testing

Mold, Bacteria, VOCs, Mycotoxins Health Effects

Damp Environment

Health effects of most VOCs

Health effects of most VOCs

Health effects of most VOCs

Health effects of most VOCs

Health effects of most VOCs

Symptoms of mold exposure

Symptoms of mold exposure

Symptoms of mold exposure

Effects Of Mycotoxins

Symptoms of mold exposure

Symptoms of mold exposure

Frequently Asked Questions About Mold

Additional Areas We Cover

Mold Inspection And Testing In The Following Cities

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