Can you detect if there is black mold present behind the walls?

Dear George,

Is there a way to have a house inspected to detect if there is black mold possibly present on the inside of walls?

Signed
Growing Mold

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Dear Growing Mold,

Yes, the use of the latest in available technologies can help identify what lies inside walls.

Bye Bye Mold™ uses a thermal imager, which can detect variances in infrared energy emitted by substances. Because wet materials typically emit a different amount of infrared energy than dry materials, areas where there is moisture intrusion (or a water leak) display a recognizable pattern and distinguishable ranges of temperatures. Thermal imaging provides immediate non-invasive evidence of moist conditions to help locate sources of water intrusion.

Bye Bye Mold™ can also sample the air in wall cavities by the insertion of an air tube through a 1/4th inch hole through drywall. Laboratory analysis of the sample will reveal mold spore counts of the inner-wall air.

To set a timely appointment for a mold inspection, you can contact Bye Bye Mold™ 24/7 at 1.800.686.1992 or via e-mail with our user-friendly contact form.