Mould Toxicity
Call / Facetime / Zoom
A consultation by phone, Facetime or Zoom can offer valuable decision making advice from an expert in identifying and eliminating mould. It is a helpful service to those living in remote areas or for those who would like immediate answers to an overwhelming range of questions. Browsing your short-listed properties together online for your next house move can be done effectively over the phone.
$165 per hour (incl. GST)
Site Visit
A call out can be arranged to assess the extent of mould or to uncover dampness that can lead to mould. This is particularly useful if you are on the hunt for a new rental property or would like a pre-purchase check. Non-destructive testing for moisture can be carried on-the-spot. Written documentation of the findings is available for an additional cost.
$380 for up to 2 hours (incl. GST),
plus travel expenses
Mould and Moisture Assessment
When mould is present, and you would like to identify the source of its growth arrange for a comprehensive assessment on site. Your personalised service begins with taking your health history as well a review of the construction details and history of your premises. Assessment involves the use of hygrometer readings, thermal imaging, destructive and non-destructive moisture metering to uncover the source of moisture issues. Most commonly, and possibly claimable on insurance, these issues take the form of water leaks from the roof, walls, plumbing or drainage. Just as commonly, problems can arise from excess condensation or poorly maintained mechanical ventilation. Air and surface samples can confirm the genre, concentration and condition of mould growth. A written report is provided to interpret the results from the lab, provide an opinion on potential health effects, and to guide the remediation works process.
Each job is unique and will be quoted
IOM Mycotoxin Air Sampling
For sensitive individuals, AMEA mycotoxin air sampling can reveal why seemingly clean environments still trigger symptoms. Mycotoxins can persist in the home even after traditional mould remediation has been carried out. They are chemical substances, indestructible by fire and too small to be captured by HEPA and carbon filters which simply launch them straight into the air. It is reported that inhalation is 10 times more potent than ingestion from allowing mycotoxins direct access to the bloodstream, bypassing the liver and kidneys, as well as the blood-brain barrier to accumulate in the brain. Air samples are analysed for: Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2), Ochratoxin A, and Tricothecenes T2/HT2. A written report is provided to interpret the results from the lab, provide an opinion on potential health effects, and possibilities for remediation.
Each job is unique and will be quoted
Post-Remediation Verification (PRV) Clearance Testing
When health effects have been advised your mould remediator's work should be inspected and assessed by an independent third party, such as a Building Biologist, who can verify that your property has been returned to a 'normal fungal ecology' in accordance with IICRC S520 guidelines. A brief report covering the laboratory results is included.
Each job is unique and will be quoted