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Houston Texas Mold Testing Stucco Inspections
We are an independant third party indoor air quality and environmental inspection company which means we work for you. We do not have a repair company or remediation company ready to charge thousands for repairs like most every one of my competitors.
We use the newest state of the art equipment to do indoor air quality testing, mold inspections, and mold testing. and use the worlds largest analytical laboratory to analyze our samples. So be careful with these companies running around Houston doing inspections, their own testing, and their own remediation this is a huge conflict of interest that could cost you thousands.
We come to you for:
Certified Synthetic Stucco, EIFS, and Dryvit Inspections
Certified Mold Testing and Indoor Air Quality Inspections
Certified Asbestos Inspections and Testing
Certified Radon Inspections and Testing
Certfied Methamphetamine Residue Testing
Certified Water Testing Inspections
Certified E Coli and Coliform Testing
Certified Silica Testing
MOLD - Please Read This !!!
It is what we do not see in the air that can harm us. If we see spots of mold on a wall is it alive and producing spores into the air and making your family sick? We perform indoor air quality and mold inspections working for you as an independant third party. We have no vested interest in repairs so be careful of any Houston mold inspector that does repairs also. We will recommend the right people if repairs and remediation are needed.
Stachybotrys mold is DEADLY...
Do you have children?
Are there senior citizens?
Dogs and cats will die first...
Why wait to protect your family?
MOLD INSPECTIONS $395.00
MOLD TESTING $395.00
(2-microbiology tests of your home)
A Must Read
Body Systems
Mold can cause adverse reactions in humans. There are various entry routes that may allow mold egress into the body.
How Mold Can Affect the Respiratory System
The human respiratory system is comprised of your nose, mouth, lungs, trachea, and esophagus. The human nose contains cilia (tiny hairs) and mucous membranes which are designed to catch foreign objects and prevent them from entering further into the respiratory system. The trachea works in a similar manner to catch foreign objects. The lungs contain bronchioles which then lead to many small air sacks. These air sacks distribute air into your blood stream. Mold can cause sneezing, excess mucous production, stuffy sinusitis, and other unpleasant affects. Some mycotoxins (toxins produced by some molds) can cause bleeding lungs and nose. Mold can also be ingested through the mouth down the esophagus into the stomach.
How Mold Can Affect the Human Nervous System
The brain, spinal cord, and nerves comprise the human nervous system. Your brain interprets the feedback from the nerves via our senses and processes this information. Humans then react to this information and behavior in a particular manner. The spinal cord is the information relay center. The medulla also controls breathing and heartbeat. Some nerves communicate sensory information while others help your muscles move a certain direction. Mold can cause memory loss, tremors, numbness, and profound mood or personality changes.
The Vascular Affects of Mold
The heart, blood, and blood vessels comprise the human vascular system. The heart pumps blood throughout the body via arteries, vessels, and capillaries. Arteries take blood away from the heart and veins bring the blood back to the heart. Infection caused by sufficient mold exposure can also adversely change white cells counts while a person is ill.
Mold's Effects on Skin
Skin is the largest organ in the human body and prevents the entry of germs into open tissue. The skins is comprised of 3 layers: the dermis (middle layer), epidermis (top layer), and subcutaneous fat (protective layer). Mold can cause skin rashes, swelling, welts, itching, and pain. People react differently to the same/similar exposure level and time. In addition, repeat exposure to mold can cause some people’s bodies to become even more reactive with each additional exposure.
Toxic Reactions
Health Problems That May Be Caused By Mold Exposure
The Health Effects of Mold Exposure can be as follows:
Sneezing
Sinusitis
Runny Nose
Irritated Eyes
Dermatities
Migraines and Headaches
Sore Throat
Memory Loss
Fever
Chronic Fatigue
Malaise
Carcinogenic Effects
Nausea
Bleeding in Lungs
Stachybotyrs, Fusarium, Aspergillus, and Penicillium can cause memory loss, joint paint, headaches, fatigue, and depression. Aflavatoxin B from Aspergillus Flavus mold is one of the most potent cancer causing agents and can adversely affect pulmonary macrophage production. Mold toxins are dangerous and can cause cancer, and suppress the immune system, damage the liver, lungs, and other organs. Some toxins are mutagenic and can actually change the genetic code resulting in birth defects
Sensitization to Mold
Individuals react differently to mold exposure. There is no set dose/time formula or relationship. In addition, in some individuals repeat exposure can cause an increasingly adverse reaction. It is best to avoid mold exposure or to use the proper PPE (such as the proper fit tested mold rated cartridged respirator) and to get a mold problem correctly promptly. Never let water stand without without cleanup within 24-48 hours or to let high humidity levels go unchecked. Remember, the cause of the moisture intrusion must be fixed or the problem will recur.
Tips I can give you after a flood
1.Dry everything out.
2.Do not touch any possible visual mold.
3.Call us 770 590-7880.
4.We will do indoor air quality sampling and full mold inspection.
5.We take samples to microbiology lab.
6.Test results available in 24 hours.
7.We write a full report on the lab results on how to clean the home or building properly based on the mold test results. Many times home owners or building owners can clean the air themselve but if professionals are needed I will write a Mold Remediation Specification for them to follow.
8.Follow up sampling of the air after clean up is completed and lab testing to be sure the mold spore counts are low.
Our families health is worth quite a bit especially after numerous doctor visits with no results. Did you know a simple indoor air quality inspection and microbiology testing could find the cause of sneezing, headaches, coughing, or just that sense of not quite feeling right.
Many of our clients mention that when they are at home they feel bad but once they leave the home they feel better and returning home they feel bad again. This also holds true for people going to work once they get to work they feel bad then leave the office and feel better.
We will do a full assessment of the home or office looking for any signs of indoor air contaminents or mold spores. Next we do air sampling by using an air pump that literally pulls in the air and traps these contaminants.
We take these spore trap samples to a microbiologist for testing and checking for over twenty different forms of mold and allergens.
We will then forward the test results to you via email and review the findings with you and a course of remediation or clean up. If found early enough cleaning and disinfecting is easy with most homeowners able to do this themselves.
The tricky thing about indoor air quality testing is the things we do not see in the air that can hurt us. Stachybotrys toxic mold or as it is called black mold of course will leave signs of it's presence but many more molds just stay in the air.
Petri dishes are available at Lowes and Home Depot but they will not tell you what type mold is present nor will they tell you how much is in the air. We are in the business of trying to make our clients feel better when they don't know which way to turn after trying numerous medications and many doctor visits.
For Stucco Inspections www.allstucco.com
Complete inspection, indoor air quality sampling, microbiology testing, and full report including remediation specification. Mold testing and indoor air quality testing should be a part of any real estate transaction.
Normally we can have your inspection done and the test results available within 24 hours or earlier upon request.
We handle all residential inspections, apartments, condominiums, commercial buildings, offices, hospitals, hotels, and motels with no job being too small or too large.
Many of our calls are from realtors, buyers, and sellers trying to make a real estate transaction and mold spots are detected. Normally if this is caught early enough it is not a big deal we sample it, test it, and report how to clean it properly.
Our company is a totally independant third party indoor air quality inspection company which means we have no vested interest in repairs or clean up. If cleaning is needed by a professional company we will give you a name of a remediation company to clean and disinfect as needed per our reporting. So this means you are protected from companies that do the inspection, testing, and repairs which usually means thousands of dollars of unneeded repairs or cleaning costs.
We have over 20 years expertise in moisture inspections, indoor air quality inspections, amd mold inspections.
We are a member the Better Business Bureau having been in business as All Stucco and Mold Inspections Inc. since 1997.
My name is Scott Zaeske President of All Stucco and Mold Inspections with over 12,000 inspections completed and reported we are the number one indoor air quality specialists having done more inspections than all other companies combined.
Symptoms of possible sick building syndrome: shortness of breath and/or exhaustion after minor
exercises such as walking, a burning and watering of the eyes and nose, hoarse and sore throat and chronic cough, frequent headaches, chronic fatigue, difficulty concentrating, dizziness, unexplained nausea, heart palpitations, sensitivity to odors, and nosebleeds.
If you believe you have sick building syndrome or have health problems related to mold toxins you should contact us to set up a inspection.
Sick building syndrome refers to an alarming trend among office workers who experience acute illness that researchers believe is linked toxins in the air supply of a building. Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) has been documented across the country and typically involves a large number of building workers or residents who experience ill health effects while working or living in the building. Lawyers across the country have successfully represented people adversely affected by SBS.
There are believed to be many causes of sick building syndrome including mold. Many of the conditions leading the the problem are a result of negligent design and maintenance. The primary causes of Sick Building Syndrome are: poor ventilation, little air movement, excessive humidity, airborne pollution, and mold and mildew contamination.
The building industry in the last two decades has designed buildings that have efficient ways of holding air inside a structure to save on air conditioning costs. Unfortunately the trapped air is often not filtered properly or circulated. The buildings are tightly sealed, but often lack adequate ventilation, leading to moisture buildup.The air control system can become invaded by mold spores leading to a rash of Sick Building Syndrome.
The symptoms of Sick Building Syndrome include common maladies such as headaches as well as respiratory infections,asthma and serious allergies. Additional symptoms related to SBS include cough, chest tightness, fever, chills, muscle aches, and allergic reactions such as mucous membrane irritation and upper respiratory congestion.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, estimated that as many as a third of the 70 million Americans work in buildings that are contain air quality problems and contaminants, including molds and bacteria.
Please review some of the links below to help educate yourself about mold and some of the health risks associated with it.
We also do Methamphetamine testing of homes and commercial buildings be sure to check the home you plan on buying to be sure.
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