General information from public guidance and local sources. Inspections are performed by independent contractors.How these guides are researched
Short answer: compare every indoor result with the outdoor control, look at which types are present as well as the total, treat water-damage molds as a sign of long-term moisture, and remember that no number on its own makes a home safe or unsafe.
Full guides
- How to read mold test results
- What is a normal mold spore count?
- Types of mold tests
- What the report looks like
Got Mold Test Results in Nampa, ID from another company and can't make sense of them? Call (208) 555-0147. An independent inspector can talk you through them, and tell you whether a retest would help.
Mold Test Results Nampa, ID: answered
What does "elevated" mean on my report?
Usually that an indoor count was higher than the outdoor control, or higher than the lab's reference range. Ask which comparison was used. "Elevated" isn't a health standard.
What is Aspergillus/Penicillium?
Two common mold groups that look alike under a microscope, so spore trap labs report them together. They're found outdoors too, but a big indoor excess often points to indoor growth.
Is Cladosporium a problem?
It's the most common outdoor mold. Indoor counts similar to outdoors are normal. Much higher indoors can mean growth on damp surfaces, often windows or HVAC components.
I have Stachybotrys on my report. Should I panic?
No. It means something has stayed wet for a long time. Find and fix the moisture, and have affected materials removed properly. See black mold: facts vs fear.
My indoor count is lower than outdoors. Am I fine?
That's a good sign for that area at that time. It doesn't rule out mold sealed inside a wall, so if you still smell something, a moisture inspection is the next step.
Why were results different in two rooms?
Spore traps are snapshots, and rooms differ in airflow and activity. One room much higher than others usually points to a nearby source.
Can I compare results from two different companies?
Carefully. Different labs, sample times, weather and HVAC conditions all affect results. The outdoor comparison within each test is more meaningful than comparing raw numbers between tests.
Do I need to retest after cleanup?
If remediation was done, yes: a clearance test by someone other than the remediator. See clearance testing.
Who should read my Mold Test Results in Nampa, ID besides me?
Your remediator, if work is needed. Your agent, in a sale. Your doctor, if they asked about your home. Ask the inspector to walk you through the report.
What if the lab report has no outdoor sample?
Then the counts are hard to interpret. Ask why none was taken. For Mold Test Results Nampa, ID to mean anything, an outdoor control from the same day is the standard approach.
