Allegan, Michigan, United States
269-202-8788 Serving Allegan, Grand Rapids
Moisture/ Water Intrusion
Why its Important for Moisture/ Water Intrusion Inspection?
Moisture + Water Intrusion Inspections
Marquis Home Inspections Michigans Number 1 most respected Mold Guy, will identify water intrusions and moisture due to wind, rain, pipe leak, roof leaks, foundation cracks and/or excess humidity, which can lead to mold.
Any structure will suffer from water damage and rotted wood. Even undiscovered leaks can cause damage to supporting wood that can cost thousands of dollars to repair.
A moisture inspection can identify potential problems before they become costly fixes. A fresh coat of paint may hide the problem on the surface but won’t remove the underlying problems of mold, water damage, and rotted wood. Keep in mind that water-damaged building materials can be unhealthy-providing a breeding place for mold and mildew.
A moisture inspection can show you where the damage is, we will provide you with a written report with photos that will help you understand what needs repair.
Marquis Home Inspections uses several methods to conduct a moisture inspection: Infrared Thermography (see below) and the Probe Method (see below) and Moisture Meter.
With either methodS, a Certified Indoor Air Inspector will first physically examine your structure for visible signs of damage or moisture that may have resulted in water intrusion problems. We will then be able to identify the need to open the area or further recommend an examination of these areas due to excessive moisture readings, so a plan of action can be taken.
Infrared Thermography
Thermography is a non-invasive technology that uses infrared cameras to “see” into the walls of your home or office for damage-free moisture detection.
Our Certified Indoor Air Inspector will photograph your home or office using an infrared camera, which picks up what we recognize as heat. Moisture in building materials retains heat at a different rate than dry materials, so water-related wall, roof, floor, ceiling, or carpet damage will emit a different amount of infrared light than dry materials will, making it detectable. A thermographic scan will quickly discover temperature variations from retained moisture in building materials such as drywall, wood, stucco and sheetrock.
Probe Method
Another test for moisture involves using a penetrating probe meter to test for moisture within the walls, floors or ceilings. To do this, small holes (about 3/16 of an inch) must be drilled into the building material. The holes are small and undetectable.
Moisture Meter
We will use a specialized piece of equipment to determine how much moisture is in wall, carpet, drywall or wood to determine how much moisture is in the building material.
Price for Bronze/ Silver Packages. Included in Gold/Platinum Packages.
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