Mold Problem in Riverton Utah
by daryl on Jan.01, 2011, under Mold, Mold Inspection, Mold Removal, Mold Testing
A recent e-mail question from a prospective customer: I went to my grandparents house today and went into the basement bathroom and was totally blown away. The mold in there was absolutely disgusting. I don’t know how it got to be that bad but it can’t stay like that. I have no idea what kind of mold it is or how/if it is dangerous. There are rings of black mold all over the ceiling, and black, grey, & green mold all over the walls and floor. I’m concerned it is behind the sheet rock. My grandma is in remission from cancer, just had a staph infection, recently had congestive heart failure and has type 2 diabetes. My grandpa has had heart problems for years and my uncle who lives in their basement, has been having respiratory problems for a while as well. I don’t know what to do for them. How much is it to test for & get rid of toxic molds etc?
And our reply: All mold indoors is potentually harmful. I would recommend starting with a mold inspection. Our mold inspection fee for Riverton (Mon thru Fri) is $95. Sampling is availble at $85/sample and a collection/handling fee of $85. With their health issues, I would recommend some sampling. The inspection will help you to understand the source of the moisture, the areas affected and what the removal will consist of. We will also be able to coach you on if there may be any options for any insurance coverage. I recommend to NOT call their insurance comapany until you know the source of the moisture and what to say to the insurance company and what not to say to them. I recommend staying out of the visually affected areas and schedule an inspection for Monday.
