Services Offered:

	MOLD INSPECTION MOLD REMEDIATION NEW CONSTRUCTION

 

Certified by the National Association of Mold Professionals

Bio-Test of Cleveland personnel are trained and equipped to handle all levels of mold and fungi remediation in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. A certified remediator will respond to evaluate the problem and can provide you with an estimate to correctly remove any mold and return your house or business to a usable mold free condition.

Each and every mold remediation situation is different; a small mold growth will not require the material or complex containment system that is necessary for an extensive large mold growth.

LEVELS OF REMEDIATION

Bio-Test of Cleveland has adopted current acceptable industry standards in under taking our mold remediation projects and preparing remediation estimates and protocols. The two quantifying guidelines that make up acceptable practice are the New York City Mold Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments and EPA's Mold Removal Document.

The levels of Mold contamination are based on six levels as follows:

	Level I -	A small isolated area less then 10 square feet
	Level II -	Mid sized isolated area of 10 to 30 square feet
	Level III -	Large isolated area 30 to 100 square feet
	Level IV -	Extensive contamination over 100 contiguous square feet
	Level V-VI -	5-6 Involve HVAC contaminations

In most cases a level I or II contamination can be remediated quickly and effectively without exhausted methods. Areas of extensive growth that require the installation of a containment and negative air system require a much more detailed approach.
As outlined in the New York City Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments, costly and complex sampling and testing is not necessary when you have a visible mold problem. The proper step is to take action and have the mold removed. Understanding this important process can save you several thousands of dollars.

Bio-Test of Cleveland requires a third party clearance test after the completion of any remediation project involving a level IV contamination in a Commercial or Institutional building, any contamination involving HVAC systems, and contaminations involving health problems. Third party completed clearance testing is completed by an independent testing agency. Samples are taken and measured against outdoor background levels to confirm that remediation was successful.

REMEDIATION PROTOCOLS

Certified Mold Testers & Remediators are NOT authorized to write Mold Remediation Protocol!!! This must be done by a Licensed Industrial Hygienist.

Be extremely leary of a Remediation firm that states otherwise! Industrial Hygienists usually have a Phd. in microbiology or Mycology and are Licensed by the State to write protocol. For Industrial and Institutional projects with greater than level IV contamination an Industrial Hygienist will be brought in to draw up the remediation protocol. This is also true for commercial jobs with Levels 5-6 contamination. The remediation cost will be based on the I.H. protocol.

At the discretion of Bio-Test of Cleveland and the property owner, commercial projects with lower levels of contamination as well as residential projects will be remediated using existing established protocol.

In cases when sampling or testing may be warranted or are taken to complete a remediation project, Bio-Test of Cleveland will utilize only AIHA (American Industrial Hygiene Association) accredited labs.

We maintain sufficient equipment to operate at multiple sites, such as air scrubbers, HEPA vacuums, negative air machines, containment systems, and the required protective equipment. All of our personnel meet the strict requirements of OSHA's respiratory standard as well as the OSHA standard CFR 1910,120 for Hazardous Materials and Emergency Response. All Bio-Test of Cleveland vehicles are professional and discreetly unmarked.

CONTACT US FOR YOUR REMEDIATION PROJECT

1-888-696-TEST