Mold and indoor air quality in Laval: what matters here
In an apartment or plex, water damage between units is common. We look for traces of old leaks and their effect on materials.
The basements of Laval homes from the 1960s to 1980s have often been finished several times over. A moisture and air-quality check is relevant when the house has experienced flooding or a sewer backup.
Mold and indoor air quality: what the inspector checks in Laval
The inspector first looks for moisture sources: water stains, efflorescence, a musty smell, high moisture in certain materials. A moisture meter measures moisture without opening walls.
In Laval basements redone several times, the inspector measures moisture at the bottom of walls and behind baseboards. A high reading behind a recent finish can signal a past leak that was poorly fixed, or a new one under way.
Report, timing and booking: Mold and indoor air quality in Laval
For a property in Laval, give the approximate year built, access details and deadlines in the form: the inspector arrives better prepared, with the right equipment. The photo report follows within 24 to 48 hours.
Dry summers are when clay-related settlement shows most: a crack that opens in August deserves monitoring.
