Update on Yippie's Mold Ridden Home - Sad but worth reading

[30A Skunkape]

A few points, certified mold inspectors do exist in Florida.

Mold can cause major problems for some people's health, others seem unaffected. My sisters house, which has a finished basement looks nice and clean, but the mold which is hidden, limits her kids from hanging out in the basement, and my mom gets sick when she stays in the bedroom down there.

Some builders spray down the wood with chemicals like Jomax, just before installing the windows and doors, to help kill any mold growing on the wood. It doesn't contain a die to show that it has been applied.

As stated, mold is everywhere, and that is why the accurate tests require a base be established from the mold in the air outside the home. You will likely find mold in the cabinet under the sink, in the corners of your shower, and in the HVAC vent. When the level gets high enough above the basis, it becomes a concern, but can be remediated, potentially with much labor and costs, if you have to start ripping out sheetrock.

I know there are certified inspectors, I am speaking of people who essentially buy equipment to put on a show meant to frighten vulnerable consumers.

No doubt mold effects well being. When I first went back to NOLA after the storm my eyes watered and I experienced an annoying irritation of my upper airway. I am not an allergy prone person, nor do I have a reactive airway disease, so I imagine it was horrific for those who do have a tendency toward hypersensitivity. By the way, the closest experience I have had to that first day back was last weekend when I went to the Goodwill on 98...searching through the clothes really irritated my eyes and nose

 

[Busta Hustle]

most inspectors especially 'certified' mold inspectors are kind of like certified life coaches. if i'm not mistaken it is only in the last couple of years the state of florida even made it mandatory for any "inspectors to be licensed".

 

[elgordoboy]

I know there are certified inspectors, I am speaking of people who essentially buy equipment to put on a show meant to frighten vulnerable consumers.

No doubt mold effects well being. When I first went back to NOLA after the storm my eyes watered and I experienced an annoying irritation of my upper airway. I am not an allergy prone person, nor do I have a reactive airway disease, so I imagine it was horrific for those who do have a tendency toward hypersensitivity. By the way, the closest experience I have had to that first day back was last weekend when I went to the Goodwill on 98...searching through the clothes really irritated my eyes and nose

I believe the accepted medical term for that is "cooties".

 

[30A Skunkape]

I believe the accepted medical term for that is "cooties".

LOL back at you

 

[yippie]

most inspectors especially 'certified' mold inspectors are kind of like certified life coaches. if i'm not mistaken it is only in the last couple of years the state of florida even made it mandatory for any "inspectors to be licensed".

The State of Florida does not require them to be licensed. The only states that require that are California, Texas and New York.

You could be a "certified" mold inspector by attending a school for a few days.

 

[slandmarks]

A company that you might check into that has a lot of knowledge in this area.

http://www.dririte.net/

 

[Smiling JOe]

most inspectors especially 'certified' mold inspectors are kind of like certified life coaches. if i'm not mistaken it is only in the last couple of years the state of florida even made it mandatory for any "inspectors to be licensed".

It is true that one can become a certified mold specialist, with a course of less than one week. Of course, the same could be said about Realtors who get any of the specialist designations, like Certified Residential Specialist. That doesn't mean that they don't know about mold. Currently, in the state of FL, home inspectors and mold inspectors need only an occupational license. The State doesn't regulate the industry.

When I mentioned hiring a good Certified Mold Specialist, it is like saying, "find a good Realtor." ;-)

 

[yippie]

It is true that one can become a certified mold specialist, with a course of less than one week. Of course, the same could be said about Realtors who get any of the specialist designations, like Certified Residential Specialist. That doesn't mean that they don't know about mold. Currently, in the state of FL, home inspectors and mold inspectors need only an occupational license. The State doesn't regulate the industry.

When I mentioned hiring a good Certified Mold Specialist, it is like saying, "find a good Realtor." ;-)

Thank you Smiling Joe. What you say is exactly true. I didn't mean to give the impression that the mold remediators don't know about mold, but the state does not regulate this in any manner.

When you get into a situation like I have, you first should have a enviromentalists (sp) come to your home first. They recommend a plan of action which the mold remediators should follow.

This has all been done at my house and the mold returned. There is just too much wrong with the house. And too much wrong with me physically after living there. I can never live in that house again. It needs to be torn down.

 

[SHELLY]

This has all been done at my house and the mold returned. There is just too much wrong with the house. And too much wrong with me physically after living there. I can never live in that house again. It needs to be torn down.

Yippie,

You began this tread (Mar 9) stating that in 8 days (Mar 17) you were going to 'basically' lose your home...what's going to happen on Monday then?


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[Smiling JOe]

Yippie, after reading your problems, I was guessing that you knew exactly the deal with the home and mold inspectors not being regulated, but I felt the need to clarify for anyone who may be reading. I hate that anyone would have to suffer through such hardships as you describe experiencing with your home. I'm glad you have such a good network of people here on SoWal to listen. I wish there was something more we could do to help ease the pain.