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DAVHENCO INC.
Water Damage, Mold Damage, Fire & Smoke Damage
Evaluation, Inspection, and Consulting Services
When it comes to inspecting a home or a commercial property for mold damage, water damage or smoke damage, it is important to look for hidden areas. We have experienced that the air samples taken during a mold inspection, came back low compared to the outside sample taken, and the particle counter would have low readings in the center of the room usually the air sample is taken. We had a client, who was buying a home, and the realtor had the home inspected for mold. The realtor called us to look at the lab results and the results showed the house was considered a Condition 1 status. After the home was purchased, the client opens the access panel to the shower and found a piece of drywall that was solid black. The client called for us to look at the drywall, we told the client we would take this to a lab for analysis. We received a call from the lab, they informed us that the drywall was heavy with stachybotrys (considered black mold). It's not the inspector's fault, due to the fact inspectors are not required to perform intrusive inspections. This is why a lot of hidden mold is not found during the inspection.
We have learned to use a particle counter near the walls of the home and if the readings show high particle count, then we will perform a wall cavity air sampling. Should the lab results for these samples show a high background number, this means the debris within the wall is obscuring the mold that is dormant behind the wall.
When it comes to smoke damage, the same method for mold damage is applied as far as taking air samples and using a particle counter.
The equipment we use to inspect a home or commercial building, are a particle counter, moisture meters, moisture probes, ultra-violent light, flir camera, endoscope camera and a hygrometer.
We look at a home or a commercial building not from an inspector viewpoint, but also as a remediator and a mitigation viewpoint
When Hiring an Inspector, Remediator or Restorer
When it comes to hiring an Inspector, Remediator or Restorer to handle your mold damage, water damage and/or fire & smoke damage, see if they have certifications from any of the following organizations. If they do not have their certifications listed on their website, ask for proof of certifications before considering hiring them.
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Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
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Professional Mold Inspection Institute (PMII)
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Mold Inspection Consulting and Remediation Organization (MICRO)
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National Organization of Remediators and Microbial Inspectors (NORMI)​​
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IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification) certified technicians play a crucial role in assessing and addressing various types of damages to homes and businesses. Here are some compelling reasons why having an IICRC certified technician evaluate your property is essential:
High Standards and Expertise:
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IICRC certifications ensure that technicians have undergone rigorous training and examinations in their respective fields.
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Just as certified accountants, plumbers, and mechanics demonstrate a higher level of competency, IICRC certifications identify professionals in the cleaning, restoration, and inspection industry.
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When you hire an IICRC certified technician, you can trust that they operate at a higher standard and possesses specialize knowledge.
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IICRC certified technicians are sought after elite expertise in complex jobs.
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Their knowledge extends to water damage, mold remediation, fire restoration, smoke damage, and sewage cleanup.
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When you choose a certified technician, you're having a technician that adheres to the industry standards when it comes to water damage and mold damage set forth in the IICRC S500 and IICRC S520.
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Why DAVHENCO INC.
DAVHENCO Inc has over 40 years of experience in the in the cleaning, restoration and inspection industry, we are a certified firm with the IICRC. There are 6500 certified firms around the world.
We have actually worked on water damage projects, mold remediation projects and fire and smoke damage projects. We feel with this experience and training, it has given us a better understanding in evaluating/inspecting for this type of damage.
David Henderson the owner of DAVHENCO Inc is one of IICRC 63500 active certified technicians worldwide and of those 63500 technicians there are 1839 certified master technicians. David holds certifications as a Master Water Restorer, Master Fire & Smoke Restorer and Master Textile Cleaner.
We look at a home or business, for not only for mold and water damage since they are related, but we look also for smoke damage.
