-Mold Testing should be done if you want to determine if mold is growing in your home.

-Mold Testing should be done after any flooding or water damage event.

-Mold Testing should be done whenever you find a leak that has been present for more than 24 hours.

-Mold Testing should be done whenever you smell a musty odor.

-Mold Testing should be done if residents of your home experience a long-term medical condition without a known cause.

-Mold Testing should be done if unusual stains appear on furniture or building material.

-Mold Testing should be done if you suspect mold but do not see any visible mold growth.

-Mold testing should be done if you are purchasing a foreclosed or “as is” home. (even if not required by bank).

-Mold testing should be done if you have an unexplained cough while at home.

-Water intrusion and damp buildings can be a primary source of mold activity .

******You do not have to live in a humid climate for mold growth, though the air outside may not feel warm and humid, the atmosphere between walls, in basements, under sinks, around pipes, and in crawl spaces maybe a perfect home for mold growth.