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Effective January 1, 2016 – New Legislation and Law for Mold Inspection, Assessor, Testing and Remediation.

Home Inspectors and Mold Assessment Licensing

Persons who conduct home inspections as part of potential real estate transactions must also be licensed as a “Mold Assessor” if their inspections/reports include an assessment of mold conditions in the home or property in question.

Excerpts From Labor Law Article 32:

Definition of “mold assessment”:

“§ 930. Definitions. As used in this article:

4. “Mold assessment” means an inspection or assessment of real property that is designed to discover mold, conditions that facilitate mold, indication of conditions that are likely to facilitate mold, or any combination thereof.”

Therefore, Home Inspectors need to be licensed as per:

“§ 931. Licensing requirements. 1. It shall be unlawful for any contractor to engage in mold assessment on a project, or to advertise or hold themselves out as a mold assessment contractor unless such contractor has a valid mold assessment license issued by the commissioner.”

For additional information contact:

New York State Department of Labor
Engineering Services Unit
Building 12, room 154
Albany, NY 12240
Phone: 518-457-1536

What is Mold?

Mold is usually a natural micro-organism that is a decomposer of organic material such as leaves, paper products, wood and plants.  Mold can be found almost anywhere, as long as moisture and a food source is present. While not all molds are toxic, recent research shows an alarming rate of harmful fungal species in homes or buildings with water damage, moisture or high humidity levels.

Fell free to visit THE BLACK MOLD! for great information.

Mold causes far more than just cosmetic damage to your home. The airborne spores can enter our lungs and cause problems including coughing, inflamed glands, sneezing, asthma attacks and, in some extreme cases, even permanent lung damage. Unfortunately, keeping your home clean is not always enough. Although mold is encouraged by dust and warm, damp conditions, it can infiltrate even the most spotless home

Not only can mold testing tell you if you have a mold problem somewhere in your home, but it can also help you to find it. Mold often grows hidden away behind walls and other places. Mold tests can help you narrow down the location of hidden mold by telling you the places in your home with the highest amount of mold spores.  Only a “NYS Licensed Mold Assessor” can properly perform an Mold Assessment to verify the conditions present and develop testing requirements base on an onsite documented assessment. Testing is performed to validate and confirm the Mold Assessors findings

The three main types of mold tests are:

  • Air testing
  • Surface testing
  • Bulk testing

Testing for mold is highly recommend prior to any clean up or remediation.  It helps to identify what types or species of mold are present and how you should deal with it.  Is this something the average home owner may be able to address themselves,  or is this more for a qualified professional.   Testing is always in your best interest to know what you are dealing with.  Is it non -allergenic, an allergen, a real health issue or a possible toxin.  Only testing can confirm.  No one can identify what type of mold you have with out testing- NO ONE.

Call Granite Inspection Group today for further information about mold, mold assessor and mold testing to schedule your test TODAY!

For more information on mold please review this guide provided by the EPA:  Mold, Moisture, and Your Home

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Granite inspection group provided a fair, detailed, highly actionable report of findings, and risk areas. I highly recommend their team, easy to work with and communication was great.

Paula Blomquist   

Granite Inspection really came through for us! Due to some careless things our builder did, there were several obstacles and challenges to installing a radon mitigation system in our home. After two others had shown up and failed to help us, I was losing hope. Then I called Granite Inspection, and I wish I had called them first! Michael is knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. He got the job done, no problem. I highly recommend Granite Inspection.

Julie Gonzalez   

This company is awesome. Very Very professional. Totally happy with their performance. I will definitely use them again in the future if the need arises.

David McPartland   

I have been through several home inspections for prior purchases and after each I found out a lot of details were missed. Fast forward to my latest experience with Michael @ Granite Inspection. All I can say is WOW, never have I had a such a thorough, well informed, detailed inspection. Michael spoke and explained to me as someone who genuinely cared and literally gave me a brain dump in person and in his report about the house, all the good, bad and ugly, he held nothing back. He really wanted to ensure that I was in a position to make a well-informed decision. I don't usually write lengthy reviews, but Michael has saved me from a very costly mistake. Truly appreciated his objectivity and professionalism.

Marlyne Bennett   

Granite inspection was wonderful to work with. Michael installed a radon mitigation system in our 150 old house and he did a wonderful job. He was always clear, concise, and friendly. Would highly, highly recommend. Thank you so much!!

Kristin Luks   

Micheal was amazing and very informative! I appreciate his hard work especially by himself. Lisa was very helpful and so polite over the phone. Would definitely recommend for services.

Ashley F   

We had to have a Radon Mitigation system installed in our house. Started by looking at the NY State's website for Certified Radon Mitigation Contractors. Narrowed the search down to those who are Certified Radon Testers at Dutchess County (currently there are 4). We chose the Granite Inspection Group because of their qualifications listed on their business website.
Contacting them and scheduling for a Radon test was very easy.
Michael and his wife Lisa are very friendly, pleasant, and more importantly very responsive and professional. After the test and the evaluation, we received a written estimate regarding the cost of the installation of the Radon Mitigation system.
The installation and subsequent evaluation (re-testing) of the Radon Mitigation system was flawless. Granite Inspection Group did an excellent job. As a retired engineer I appreciate their professionalism.

GTM   

With basement radon levels between 19 and 21, I contacted Michael. He installed the radon mitigation system in one day. The result is astonishingly successful: the average is now around 0.35, well below 1, and our house is now virtually free of this carcinogenic gas. Michael is thoroughly professional, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. The results speak volumes.

Garry Hagberg   

I used granite inspection for my home inspection and the gentleman that was there doing the inspection was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Gave a full break down of what was needed and what needed to be done. Very professional service from beginning to end .Will highly recommend to anyone

Michael Roman   

We used Granite Inspection when we purchased our current house and had them carry out an inspection for a property we recently had an offer accepted on. Michael provided a 108 page report. Thorough, professional and invaluable. Simply put, we would not have anyone else inspect a property.

Claire Bracken   

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Dutchess County- Poughkeepsie, Fishill, Pleasant Valley, Lagrange, Hyde Park, Hopewell Junction, Wappinger Falls, Rhinebeck, Beacon, Millbrook, Red Hook, Dover, Pawling
Putnam County- Carmel, Mahopac, Brewster
Orange County- Newburgh, New Windsor, Wallkill, Chester, Middletown
Ulster County- New Paltz, Highland, Kingston, Saurgerties
Rockland County- Monroe, Nanuet, Pear River
Columbia County, Green County, Westchester County and beyond

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