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Mold Testing and Remediation

Mold is a growing concern.  National media attention has alerted the public to the destructive and possibly toxic dangers of hidden mold spores that could affect their family's health and their homes.  EPA studies indicate that air levels of indoor pollutants may be two to three times higher than outdoor levels.   Most people spend as much as 90% of their time indoors and are not aware of the health hazards of this pollutant.  You owe it to yourself to minimize your exposure to mold spores in the indoor environment.  Test for mold TODAY!

There are several ways you can become exposed to mold:
*Breathing in the spores from the air
*Skin contact from handling an item that has mold growing on it.
*Eating without properly washing your hands after handling moldy objects.

Since there has been so much media hype surrounding mold, prospective home buyers want a home that has been mold inspected.  Mold sampling has become a standard practice during a home inspection.  You should not buy a home with mold, sell a home with mold, or live in a home with mold. 

Assure Home Inpection Services conducts the following services:

Visual Inspection:  A visual inspection is the initial step in identifying possible contamination problems.  It will identify any visible water leaks or moisture stains on ceilings, walls, floors, or under counters.
Air Sampling:  The purpose of air sampling is to determine the type and amount of airborne contamination in a building.  Air sampling may be necessary if the presence of mold, allergens or toxins is suspected but cannot be identified by a visual inspection. 
Tape/Swab Sampling:  Tape/Swab samples are usually collected from visible moldy surfaces by wiping the area with a sterile swab.  This type of sampling is used to identify specific mold types.

Mold Remediation:  Once the building has a visual inspection and the mold circumstance evaluated, action can be planned to clean it up and prevent future contamination.  Based upon site evaluations and sampling lab analysis results, Assure Home Inspection Services can provide a detailed written report, clean up the mold, and fix the water problem. 

Radon Testing and Remediation

The US EPA estimates 21,000 American die of radon-induce lung cancer every year.  The American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologies (AARST) estimate 10 million homes and 38 million Americans are at risk from dangerous radon exposure.

Dangerous levels of indoor radon have been found in every state in houses with or without basements--old and new.

Radon testing has become routine in real estate transactions.  Most corporate relocation services require that the seller assume all responsibility for radon testing and remediation. High radon levels are easily and inexpensively fixed by Assure Home Inspection Services.  Home buyers who do not address this issue now may be forced to deal with it when they become home sellers.  Knowledgeable buyers are asking for a radon inspection and remediation clause in the sales contract. 

Assure Home Inspection Services and A-Plus Radon Detection are both trained and licensed Radalink Affiliates.  Our comprehensive radon measurement services produce reliable test results you and your family can depend on. 

During a minimum 48-hour sampling period, the radon concentration, room temperature, relative humidity, and barometric pressure are continuously measured and recorded at hourly intervals.

Upon ending the test, collected data is instantly transmitted to our analysis center where it is carefully reviewed.  The hourly readings and multiple tamper detection features enable our analysts to check for adherence to the requirement for closed-house conditions and routine weather. 

A Certified Radalink Radon Report is processed and e-mailed to you within the hour of the data transmission. 

Best of all, a Radalink Radon Test helps to ensure a healthy home and surprise-free sale in the future.

Radon problems are very easily and inexpensively fixed by Assure Home Inspection Service, a NRPP/State qualified contractor.  Although, the cost may vary depending on the size and design of the home, it generally ranges from $1200-$3000. 
Properly installed mitigation systems really work, permanently reducing concentrations to acceptable levels.  Since most designs prevent soil gases from entering the home, the occupants will likely see a reduction in humidity, mold, mildew, methane, pesticide gases and other air quality problems as well.  Very little maintenance is required and operating cost are generally less than $10 per month for fan electricity and minor loss of conditioned air. 

Since reduction systems lower the radon concentrations so effectively and eliminate peak fluctuations, living in a mitigated home reduces one's risk of radon related lung cancer to as low as reasonably achievable.



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Assure Home Inspection Services
Mokena, IL
Phone: 708-692-7877

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