Your #1 Tri-State
Mold Testing Experts
With 25 years of professional experience, Certified Inspections has been one of the most Trusted Mold Testing, Lead Testing, and Asbestos Testing Company in Westchester County, Putnam County, Orange County, Dutchess County, Rockland County, Bergen County, Fairfield County and New York City.
We offer mold testing and remediation services using state-of-the-art technologies and adhere to the latest standards. Our home inspectors will thoroughly examine your property – the physical structure, indoor air, water supply, and outside soil – for the presence of mold, lead, asbestos, radon, and other environmental problems.
We also provide specialty testing for less common contaminants, especially for businesses that need to adhere to the highest safety standards, including hospitals, labs, medical offices, and restaurants
We are licensed mold assessors and home inspectors who serve the greater NY, NJ & CT areas and pride ourselves with courteous,rapid response, comprehensive mold testing, detailed action plans to get rid of the mold, and consultations on how to keep it from coming back, which protects your family and investment for years to come.
Your #1 Tri-State
Mold Testing Experts
Certified Inspections, Inc. is the #1 most trusted leader in the mold field with over 24 years of experience. We are licensed mold assessors and home inspectors who serve the greater NY, NJ & CT areas. We pride ourselves with courteous, rapid response, comprehensive mold testing, detailed action plans to get rid of the mold, and consultations on how to keep it from coming back. We’re here to help protect your family and investment for years to come.
Mold Testing & Mold Inspections
- Rapid Response
- 24 Years of Experience – Thousands of Satisfied Clients
- Independent Testing – Never any Conflict of Interest
- Comprehensive User-Friendly Reports
Certified Inspections, Inc. has been the #1 most trusted leader in the mold field for 24 years, serving the greater New York, New Jersey and Connecticut areas with rapid response, comprehensive mold testing and action plan protocols, and consultation on removing mold preventing future mold problems.
We have inspected thousands of private homes as well as:
- doctors’ offices and personal homes
- hospitals
- schools
- day cares
- nursing homes
- religious institutions
- sports complexes
- stores
- condos
- apartment complexes
We’ve provided mold testing for every kind of business you can imagine, as you see in our impressive client portfolio. We have also served as consultants to other mold professionals, hospitals, doctors and lawyers, and served as expert witnesses in court cases. The president of Certified Inspections, Mark Jones has a long, decorated resume and personally performs all assessments.
Mold spores float in the air and are so tiny, you cannot see them. With our state-of-the-art equipment, we can collect samples of the air and analyze them to determine whether you are breathing any unsafe levels of mold, as well as what kind of mold it is, how that type can affect you, what caused it, how to get rid of it and how to keep it from returning.
Trusted Clients:
Mold Testing
Mold testing, or the mold assessment, is the first step to resolving a mold problem. It is paramount – because sometimes what you are positive is mold turns out to not be mold at all. Many other substances have the same appearance. So you may be worried about nothing!
What we do is inspect the entire premises from top to bottom. Then, after discussing our visual findings with you, we take swab samples of any visible substance that appears to be mold, and we collect air samples with a small vacuum machine.
The samples are then overnighted to a certified lab in Manhattan, and in about 2 days we will email you a comprehensive report that explains our findings in easy to understand language.
If remediation (cleaning) is required, we will include an action plan (protocol) that:
- explains the cause of the problem
- details exactly how it must be properly remediated with the requisite safety procedures – so neither the inhabitants nor the workers get sick
- corrective measures to implement in the building so that the mold will never return.
We don’t want you or your family ever to have a problem again.
We are fully licensed, insured, and not only follow EPA and NYS procedural guidelines, but exceed them in thoroughness. We serve New York City, Westchester County, Putnam County, Dutchess County, Rockland County, Orange County, Bergen County, Fairfield County and beyond as indicated on our areas served page.
We also perform full home inspections and environmental testing for such health hazards as radon, electromagnetic fields (EMFs), water quality, VOCs, formaldehyde, allergens and other irritants. For a full view of our services, visit our website: www.certifiedinspections.com
Protect your family’s health. Call Certified Inspections, Inc. to have your home tested for mold!
Real Customers. Really Great Reviews.
Great Advice!
“I had an unknown plumbing issue in my office that was going on for quite some time and caused some water damage on my flooring. Once I realized what was happening, I panicked thinking my office was covered in mold! I had no experience with these issues, and immediately found Certified Inspections on google and gave them a call. Mark was AMAZING! He is so knowledgable and gave me great advice right away! He even answered my questions about my insurance and what could possibly be covered with my policy! So thankful!”
Jenna V. | Rockland County, NY
Saved Us Thousands!
“When we were selling our house, the buyer’s home inspector told us we had a bad mold problem in the attic, but he never did any testing. We called Certified Inspections and they took several samples and found that the black stuff on the wood wasn’t even mold. They saved us thousands of dollars in cleaning costs and the deal went through. Thank you to Mark and Certified Inspections!!”
Daniel & Ellie R. | Greenwich, CT
Mark is Amazing!
“Mark answers the calls and is so easy to reach. He was so informative, it was amazing. After having 2 mold tests done with different companies, we contacted Certified Inspections for an objective third party opinion Mark stayed on the phone with us for more than 30 minutes thoroughly going over everything and explaining what we should be concerned about. Thank you so much for being so helpful and kind during this time, and resolving our problem once and for all!”
Jeff L. | Westchester County, NY
Highly Recommend!
“When we thought we had mold because our kids were getting sick all the time, we called Certified Inspections. Mark inspected our house from top to bottom and took a lot of time to explain everything to us in detail, including the fact that testing is required before remediation can be done, so that there is no conflict of interest, and so unnecessary work wouldn’t get done, or get done the wrong way. I greatly admire his kindness, honesty, and integrity. After he finished, we were confident we would never have another mold problem again. I highly recommend working with this company if you want the job done right by someone you can trust.”
Ted K. | Manhattan, NY
Huge Help!
“I was worried that my recent health issues were caused by mold so I called the folks at Certified Inspections who were recommended to me by my friend. They spent a long time on the phone with me asking me about my symptoms and various things about my house and workplace, and concluded that mold could not be a cause of my illness. They directed me to the proper specialist who diagnosed and treated me. I feel much better now and Certified never even charged me for the invaluable consultation!”
Karen S. | Chappaqua, NY
What is Mold?
Molds are simple, microscopic fungus organisms found indoors and outdoors. They feed on any porous material such as wood, sheetrock, tile, concrete, carpet and paper. The spores are lighter than air, so they fly around and take root in moist areas where they eat and breed. They are only dangerous when found in large concentrations inside your home or workplace.
What does it look like?
Mold can be black, grey, white, green, reddish, brown, and may not even be visible as it can lurk behind walls, ceilings, and flooring. Not all mold-like substances are actually mold. Yeast, dirt, pollen and other things can look similar. It should be tested to be safe and know for certain. Most importantly, a perfectly clean looking room could have dangerous, invisible mold in the air that you breathe.
Where is it usually found?
The most common locations for mold infestation are basements, bathrooms and attics, but sometimes it is found in kitchens, laundry rooms, garages, on walls where a window was left open, closets, and other places.
What health risks are involved?
There are three basic categories of mold: allergenic, which affects those with allergies, pathogenic, which affects those with compromised immune systems, children, the elderly, and mycotoxic, which affects most everyone. The symptoms can include respiratory disease such as asthma, bleeding nose and lungs, rashes, memory loss, cancer and other afflictions.
What should you do to protect your family?
A full house mold inspection is recommended on a yearly basis, as well as when having a pre-purchase home inspection performed. A mold inspector will visually examine the house and if necessary, collect swab and air samples for analysis by a laboratory.
If dangerous mold is found, he will recommend where to look to find qualified abatement (remediation) contractors. A company should not do both testing and abatement – it is a conflict of interest.
After the treatment, the house should have a clearance test done to be sure that all of the mold was successfully abated. If you do not take action, the situation can worsen and you may have to pay large sums of money to repeat the whole process.
What health risks are involved?
There are three basic categories of mold: allergenic, which affects those with allergies, pathogenic, which affects those with compromised immune systems, children, the elderly, and mycotoxic, which affects most everyone. The symptoms can include respiratory disease such as asthma, bleeding nose and lungs, rashes, memory loss, cancer and other afflictions.
What should you do to protect your family?
A full house mold inspection is recommended on a yearly basis, as well as when having a pre-purchase home inspection performed. A mold inspector will visually examine the house and if necessary, collect swab and air samples for analysis by a laboratory.
If dangerous mold is found, he will recommend where to look to find qualified abatement (remediation) contractors. A company should not do both testing and abatement – it is a conflict of interest.
After the treatment, the house should have a clearance test done to be sure that all of the mold was successfully abated. If you do not take action, the situation can worsen and you may have to pay large sums of money to repeat the whole process.
What is involved in abatement and stopping mold from returning?
Abatement can be done in a variety of ways, but most involve HEPA vacuuming, cleaning with chemicals, painting with mold-inhibiting paint, and can also include removing wall coverings and other belongings that have mold on them. In severe cases, renovation and even demolition is required.
Sometimes dry ice or ultra-violet rays are used. It is important to consult a professional if mold is found, and to not use bleach to clean it yourself.
To stop mold from returning, the house needs to be made completely waterproof with proper ventilation throughout and use a dehumidifier in the summer, keeping the humidity level below 50%.
What mold service does Certified Inspections, Inc. provide?
We will inspect the entire house or building, discuss the type and number of samples needed to collect the necessary data, perform the sampling and submit them to an independent laboratory. When the results return – normally 3 days, we will generate a report for you that will explain:
- What was found – what type of mold and what health symptoms it could cause
- How did it get there? What the cause was
- How to get rid of it – a detailed abatement protocol, or blueprint for cleanup will be provided
- Corrective measures will be specified in order to keep the mold from returning in the future
- Assistance locating a qualified abatement company
- Clearance testing to make sure the clean-up was successful
- Ongoing consultation – unless we have to visit the job site, we offer unlimited phone consultation for future questions concerning the cleanup, corrective measures, or any other concerns.
For more information about mold, click on the following informative links on our main website: info@certifiedinspections.com
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