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				This picture was taken during a routine Property inspection. We informed our client and performed mold testing. We were able to determine that this was not a toxic mold, but did have a high concentration of allergenic molds. The homeowner had complained that they have been suffering from flue like symptoms for the past year. We where able to help cure the house and the people who would live in it. Our clients were very satisfied with our services and detailed attention.


		This picture is provided by the EPA. This is interesting picture. This is a stored item in a basement. The humid should be checked in basements and crawlspaces from time to time. Do you have a storage closet in a unconditioned space? Better check it.


This is a picture provide by the EPA as a example of mold growth behind wall paper, you can see haow easy is is for mold to hide.


Moisture meter being used to determine mositure level of materials and origin of the leak


Recent inspection uncovered a mold problem under a bathroom sink. Samples were taken and toxic mold was present. The property owner did not have any idea of the problem.


	Mold removal and protective clothing. This is in a commerical building, caused by leaking inside wall and in ceiling.


	This is the back side of the bathroom from above. The mold growth was coming through to the other side of the wall. What I didn’t tell before was this house was only 8 months old and the leak inside the wall had been there since the time the owner closed on the property. The inspector that inspected the house for the new owner did not find the problem. We did.


		Another picture from the EPA, with a warning. we have found these kinds of problems every day.


			Hidden mold uncovered during remodeling and repairs, was not visible before work began. We performed wall mold sample test detected mold in wall.


			This is a bottom section of a sheetrock wall and the wood baseboard. Several types of mold can be uncovered in this type of sample.

We have a Experienced Certified Mold Assessor on staff, call us if you have any question or need sampling performed


	We are certified and follow all State and city of New York protocols during all testing. Other inspection companies do not have any proper training or certification, which makes their testing invalid.

Why choose an AAPI inspector for your inspection ?

All AAPI inspectors have monthly training sessions on every detail and component of our inspection process. We continue to refine our inspection standards. In most cases other inspection companies look only for the obvious and surface conditions during their inspection. We hear comments from our clients like, the inspector that did our last inspection did not test for that. From sellers state to us, why didn’t the inspector find that when we bought the house? From listing agents we hear, why did you find so many things wrong? Or we hear my inspector does not check for that. Some Buyer’s agents ask, why are you checking for that, other inspectors don’t. Or, your not required to do that.


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Typical sources of Mold Growth

What kind of situations cause mold growth?

The following.



	The aux drain opening has a PVC fitting turned up causing water to buildup in side the air conditioning causing high humidity and mold spores growth inside the duct system.


	Look close the top of the brick wall is pulling away from the structure causing a 1 to 2 inch gap. rain water has been leaking inside the wall for quite a while. There was no other indications of any problems. We tested inside the wall a found high levels of all types of molds many toxic and was effecting the home owners health.

This is in the attic above the water heater, the vent stack had been leaking from the roof level to the ceiling. Mold was growing on the sheet rock. We check all roof penetrations and investigate possible past problems.


	Toxic mold under microscope

	Stachybotrys

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				The Aux. drain opening is sealed closed. No secondary drain line has been installed, the AC fills with water all the time it is on. Inside the house there is 50 percent humidity and mold problems.


				Metal insert caps and sheds often leak or may start leaking for many reasons. Many leaks take place inside walls or in extended ceiling directly under the cap.


			The flashing is a constant concern. Weather conditions, foundation settlement and improper installation can effect the flashing. We have found flashing that had not leaked for years and would start to leak without any major changes in the structure. We check flashing closely.

				Tape surface sampling


				Swab test on surfaces

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