Curious of what it takes? Have you wondered what the difference is? To become a certified mold tester or inspector one needs to take an examination after approximately an 8 to 10 hour study section over the computer. In most cases this is a … [Read more...]
The Seven Components of Indoor Air Quality
Did you know we as Americans spend 90% of our time in indoor spaces? We at Memphis Mold Inspector believe it is important to examine your indoor air quality make-up and point out a few facts you might now know about the quality of the air in your home or … [Read more...]
Water Damage and Mold – Common Interior Sources
Water damage in a commercial or residential property is one of the most common causes for an insurance claim. It can be caused by everything from a natural flooding event or indoor plumbing leak to a sewer backup and lead to hidden mold. … [Read more...]
What do I get with a Mold Inspection?
What does the mold inspection process look like? A great customer experience is important to us. Memphis Mold Inspector shows up on time, every time to perform each home or office inspection. We bring our testing equipment, an assortment of gages, and … [Read more...]
Breathing Made Easy: How to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
When you hear the words “Air Pollution”, what do you think? Most of us think air pollution is something outside - like smog, pollen and general toxic odors. The truth is: indoor air quality is almost always more polluted than even outside air, even in … [Read more...]
You’ve Tested for Mold, Now What?
Did you know Memphis is second in the nation in respect to outdoor allergens and 80% of non-food allergens that are caused by or irritated by mold? (Not our favorite Top List) The Indoor Air Quality Technicians (IAQ) claim indoor air quality is more than … [Read more...]
Reasons to Buy Local vs. a National Franchise
How do you buy local vs franchise a company? First, one needs to be able to identify a locally owned and operated company verses a national franchise company. National franchises may be located in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami or anywhere in … [Read more...]
Are you raising a mold family in your home?
Here at Memphis Mold Inspector we see various types of mold situations. Many of our clients have no idea they have been housing a mold family of their own. It is important to understand that our enemy mold needs moisture to propagate and be viable. To … [Read more...]
How to Prevent Mold – Mold’s Secret Enemy
Want to know how to prevent mold? Mold has a secret enemy… Moving Air. Mold needs moisture and a food source to thrive. Used correctly moving air will help keep mold at bay. Moving air will help dry overly damp surfaces. Remember, mold needs moisture to … [Read more...]
We broke the mold, literally and figuratively.
Memphis Mold Inspector was recently engaged by a client who had a rare basement situation, in the Mid-South area. The house had been unoccupied for quite some time and remained completely closed up with no air flow or ventilation. The basement had obvious … [Read more...]