Discover peace of mind with 3West Environmental, your trusted inspection and testing partner. Serving Southern California we specialize in Asbestos, Mold, Lead Paint, and Bacteria sampling.
Our comprehensive services include:
1) Asbestos Inspections (Limited sampling, demolition surveys, clearance, and oversight)
2) Lead Paint Inspections (paint chip, soil, dust wipe, XRF, clearance)
3) Mold Inspections (Initial & Clearance)
4) Bacteria Testing
5) More! Just ask!
We cater to residential, commercial, and municipal clients, ensuring a safe environment. Proudly certified by Cal/OSHA (Asbestos) and CDPH (Lead), our team of CACs, CSSTs, and Sampling Techs is dedicated to your well-being.
ASBESTOS:
Rely on 3West Environmental's team of California State Certified Asbestos Consultants and Sampling Technicians for expert consulting and asbestos testing services. Reach out today for a complimentary consultation.
Prior to any renovation or demolition activities involving structures or buildings, it is essential to sample building materials to safeguard the public from the health risks associated with asbestos exposure.
MOLD:
A typical mold inspection comprises a comprehensive visual assessment, meticulously documenting conditions conducive to mold growth. We employ photos and thermal imaging as needed, while recording atmospheric, moisture, and humidity readings. Additionally, we outline areas requiring preventive maintenance.
Upon identifying potential concerns, we may suggest mold sampling to assess the presence of mold spores. These samples, including air, surface, and cavity types, are carefully collected and analyzed by a local laboratory. The analysis provides insight into the various mold spore types present and their respective quantities.
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Los Angeles: 310-400-0195
San Diego: 760-230-0798
Toll Free: 833-3WESTCA (833-393-7822)
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Mold
Did you know that it takes less than 24-48 hours for mold to spread through your property after water damage?
If you see signs of mold in your home, 3West Environmental is an ACAC Council-Certified Microbial Investigator with the expertise to handle any concerns. Get an on-site assessment in around Southern California today!
Mold, a type of fungi, generates filaments known as hyphae, which eventually combine to form visible, fuzzy, and discolored masses referred to as colonies. These minuscule mold spores are ubiquitous, present in both indoor and outdoor environments, including within the confines of your home.
As Nature’s natural decomposing agent, people have an instinctive aversion to mold. Mold exposure has been linked to human illnesses and decay since the Biblical times. Interestingly enough, The Old Testament, Leviticus 14 holds the first ever written mold remediation protocol for a property.
Not all mold is bad for you! There have been some interesting uses of mold in food production and pharmaceuticals, namely:
Cheese: Mold is a key ingredient in cheesemaking for Roquefort, Gorgonzola, Stilton, and other blue cheeses.
Antibiotics: The antibiotic penicillin is synthesized and refined from the penicillium mold.
LSD: The hallucinogen is produced from ergot alkaloids, a fungus often found on rye and related plants.
Mold spores are microscopic, and can easily enter your home through windows, doorways, vents and HVAC systems. They may also attach themselves to people’s clothing or pet fur and be carried indoors.
Once mold spores find a space with adequate moisture, such as places with frequent or recent leakage, they quickly grow and spread. Certain building materials like paper and wood products, ceiling tiles, paints, drywall, and insulation materials can support mold growth by providing it with the necessary nutrients.
Long term exposure to molds can have a detrimental effect on your health. For people sensitive to molds, the symptoms may present themselves as:
People with underlying conditions like asthma or allergies may also present severe reactions, including shortness of breath or fever.
Mold can often take hold after large water damage events and flooding within a home. If the leakage and moisture issues are not dealt with promptly, mold spores can quickly grow and multiply over a span of 1-3 days.
Actively growing mold can eat away at your building materials and structures, severely damaging critical features like support beams, ceilings, walls, floors, window fittings, and more. Along with leaving a structure physically weak, mold damage also has a major impact on your property value.
3West Environmental provides complete mold inspection and testing services for residential properties in Southern California. Our professionals use state-of-the-art technology to identify problem areas and make recommendations to clear mold efficiently and restore your property.
Through our services, we determine:
We perform a thorough observation and document any areas or conditions suitable for mold growth across your entire property. If required, we also take atmospheric moisture readings and make suggestions for preventative action against mold growth.
If you suspect mold growth in certain problem areas, we provide thorough inspection services to address your specific concerns. Our professionals carefully assess the area for hidden sources of moisture and make a full report on how to carry out any potential mold remediation.
We perform a full sweep of your property after a mold clearance procedure to ensure that all sources of growth have been removed and any potential moisture issues and leakages have been resolved.
If evidence of mold is found during our visual inspection, our inspectors may also take mold samples from areas of concern to confirm the presence of mold spores. Each sample is then sent to a local laboratory for analysis of the variety and quantities of mold present.
Air samples: Used to determine the quality of air in a specific area and its suitability for mold
Surface samples: Surfaces may be tested to get definitive laboratory data on mold varieties
Cavity samples: Cavities of walls or ceilings may be tested for hidden mold growth
Our inspectors deliver a comprehensive report with detailed documentation of problem areas. Our pricing includes a basic inspection fee, plus additional fees for every sample you need tested.
Among other things, your report would include:
3West Environmental provides expert mold inspection services to homeowners in Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. If you suspect mold growth within your home, give us a call today to book an appointment.
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