IAQA Mold Assessment

Avoid the Dangers of Mold and Improve IAQ

The humidity of the Hudson Valley, especially in the summer, makes mold growth a common issue for homeowners, landlords and property owners, businesses, municipal buildings and even schools. Energy Conservation Services use our extensive building science experience, training and testing to help improve the health of buildings through Indoor Air Quality Testing and NYS  Mold Assessments.

The average person breathes 35 lbs of air per day, much of it indoors. The quality of this indoor air can significantly impact the health and well-being of those breathing it, with signs of poor air quality including fatigue, foggy thinking, headaches, nausea, and sinus & respiratory allergies. To address these issues, the first step is air quality testing, focusing on identifying the presence of potential pollutants like VOCs, Formaldehyde, particulates and mold. We provide recommendations to improve indoor air quality based on these findings.

What To Expect During a Mold Assessment

Molds are Everywhere

Outside or inside, people are exposed to various forms of mold. There are thousands of types of mold and most pose little threat to human health and safety. When molds are found inside, it can be problematic for some people. There are a few types of mold that are extremely dangerous to human health and great care must be taken not to disturb them until they can be tested and properly remediated. Never use bleach on mold as its use on certain molds will cause the spores to become airborne.

Using our experience and professional equipment we can identify and test for mold and other contaminants. If mold is found, a NYS Licensed Mold Remediation Company must perform the mitigation be adhering to the Mold Mitigation Protocol drafted by the NYS Licensed Mold Assessor. Once the mitigation is complete, the mitigator must leave the containment area in place so that the Mold Assessor can return to test to ensure the mold was successfully remediated. If the test result indicates remediation was successful, then the Assessor can issue a Clearance. 

Types of Mold Tests

The only way to know if mold exists, is to test. In some cases where mold is suspected but not observed, we take samples of the air using a vacuum pump mold sampling meter.   If mold is visible, we test surfaces of building materials like wood or drywall. Once the sample are obtained, the laboratory test will provide information about the type of mold that will indicate and inform the remediation protocol. We provide a detailed report and laboratory analysis, offer protocols for professional mitigation and perform clearances.

Moisture Assessment

To help prevent future mold growth, we can also test for relative humidity and overall moisture levels of the air or surfaces of the home or building in question to determine if any immediate action is needed. Moisture-laden wood can rot and promote mold growth, insect damage, and other issues.

Report and Recommendations

Once we have completed your IAQ Testing or mold assessment, you will receive a report outlining our findings, complete with recommendations on how to resolve any confirmed air quality or mold issues. 

Energy Conservation Services: NYS Licensed  Mold Assessor

Bill McKnight is a NYS Licensed Mold Assessor.

Energy Conservation Services is a member of the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the exchange of indoor environmental information, through education and research, for the safety and well-being of the general public. We continue our education on indoor air quality testing and improvement methods, ensuring our own standards meet or exceed those of the IAQA.