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Arizona MoldDog Detection Services

Non-Destructive Mold Inspection - Residential, Commercial, Industrial - John Setford Certified Mold Inspector (CMI & CMA) - Proven, Accurate, Trusted

Arizona MoldDog Detection Services - Tucson, AZ Meet Rocky, Southern Arizona's Mold Dog! Man's best friend is the latest weapon in the war on mold and black mildew. A dog's sense of smell is over 1,000 times more sensitive than that of a human.

Certified MoldDogs detect and pinpoint exact areas of mold through their finely tuned sense of smell, which means no demolition and much faster remediation. MoldDogs receive more than 1000 hours of pre-certification training and train for at least an hour every day to ensure accuracy. Annual recertification is also required, for both the dog and the human inspector. Dogs have been used for years by law-enforcement and government officials to locate narcotics, explosives and missing persons, and most of these highly-trained dogs come from the Canine Academy in Florida. Dogs have been trained and used to detect mold in Europe and Canada for over 20 years. With the increasing number of toxic mold cases and rising costs of mold remediation in the United States, MoldDogs are the best weapon in the fight against mold.

John Setford has been a home inspector for over 17 years, and is highly familiar with the many issues facing Tucson homeowners. He have championed the war against mold, bringing the latest in mold detecting to Tucson, including Rocky. Meet Rocky, Southern Arizona’s MoldDogs. Rocky was trained by the Florida Canine Academy. He is a friendly dog and people lover, but his real motivation is getting treats after he does his job- pinpointing the exact location of mold.
 

Arizona MoldDog Detection Services
2114 W. Grant Road
Tucson, AZ 85745

(520) 203-6616

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HEALTH SYMPTOMS OF MOLD EXPOSURE:
HEALTH SYMPTOMS OF MOLD EXPOSURE:

* Coughing, sneezing, sinusitis
* Burning in the throat and lungs (similar to acid reflux and often    misdiagnosed as such)
* Asthmatic signs; wheezing, shortness in breath, coughing,    burning in lungs, etc.
* Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pains
* Memory loss; brain fog, slurred speech
* Vision problems: dry, red, burning eyes
* Swollen lymph nodes
* Headaches
* Ringing in ears, balance problems, dizziness
* Chronic fatigue
* Nose bleeds, bruising easily, rash or hives
* Death, in extreme cases
* Other symptoms exist; consult your Physician.

 
 
Mold 101: The Health & Financial Risks
Mold 101: The Health & Financial Risks

Molds can cause a wide variety of adverse responses in people depending on the type and quantity of mold present, and the individual's unique responses to the mold.

Typical symptoms of mold exposure include: respiratory problems nasal and sinus congestion; red, burning eyes, blurred vision and light sensitivity; coughing and sore throat; shortness of breath; headaches and many more. Many studies have attributed mold exposure as a major cause of respiratory problems including asthma and sinusitis. Infants and young children, those with a weakened immune system and the elderly are at an extremely increased risk for adverse health effects due to mold exposure.

Sleep Number beds are known to contain mold!

Many public schools have indoor-air quality problems and toxic mold is a growing problem in schools that could be hazardous to children's health. All forms of mold are toxic, but there exist varying degrees of toxicity in different species and cases that determine the severity of its effect on one's health. Only a mold inspection will be able to identify these and yield remediation of the mold.

Traditional methods of mold detection are often time consuming and costly: yielding only about a 20-30% accuracy rate. Since most mold hides in dark, damp places that are hidden within the house, the traditional methods neglect to pinpoint its exact location, and require tearing through drywall to see if there is mold present. MoldDogs will identify and locate mold in a demolition-free, more cost-effective and time-efficient inspection.

 
 
POTENTIAL SIGNS IN YOUR HOME:
POTENTIAL SIGNS IN YOUR HOME:

* Stained ceiling tiles or walls.
* Musty, earthy, or urine-scented odor.
* Black, brown, orange, pink, or green speckled walls or around    any plumbing grout or tile.
* Wood siding where the paint has cracked and water has    intruded (poor maintenance).
* Mild to severe unexplained illness, see symptoms, in combination    with any other building problems.
* Swollen or crumbling walls or buckling floor boards.
* Sewer backup which has caused water harm.
* Leaky roof or flashing installed improperly.
* Flood or hurricane damage.
* Leaky window or door.
* Washing machine overflow, washing machine leaks such as drain    valve flanges, leaky gaskets, etc.
* Leaky toilet seal or bathtub drainage problems.
* Lack of ventilation.
* Relative humidity over 55%.
* Other causes can lead to mold growth in homes.

An inspection will identify its location.

 
 
Our Services
Our Services

We take a multi-platform approach to mold inspection in homes, office buildings and schools.

Genny says "Never buy a home or move into a new apartment without a mold inspection by Rocky!"

Inspection:
Not only do we use the latest in mold-detecting technology and equipment, but our highly-trained team of Inspector and MoldDog perform the most thorough inspections. I.A.Q. Inspections available!


Sampling:
If mold is detected, air samples are taken from various areas of the home or building. Surface samples are taken of any visible mold and these samples are examined in a lab to identify the type and level of toxicity of the mold present.

Reports:
After a complete and thorough inspection and examination of samples, an extensive report is provided to each client with a detailed explanation. Recommendations for methods of remediation are also recommended.

Costs:
Our inspections vary by cost based a number of factors including time taken to inspect, square footage of the area to be examined, and the number and type of samples taken (if required).

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a mold inspection, please don’t hesitate to call us at (520) 203-6616.

*AZ Mold Dog is a member of the Better Business Bureau!

 
 
 
 

Find us in: Tucson, AZ