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Mold Inspection – Nashua, NH

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When trying to deal with a mold problem at your property, it is important to work with the right people. Soliciting the help of certified mold professionals will expedite the procedure and increase chances of a successful outcome. The process often starts with a mold inspection by an industrial hygienist. This is followed by a mold remediation company to remove the mold itself. Recently, we (Soil-Away) were involved in a mold damage situation which followed this outline. The Nashua, New Hampshire (NH) homeowners had a mold inspection and then used our services to remediate the problem.
Our clients had just inherited a Nashua house from their uncle. The uncle had two other houses throughout the country. He spent less than two months a year in Nashua, which left the home empty most of the time. Vacant homes are susceptible to damage. When they flew in to inspect the Nashua property they did not know what to expect. They instantly discovered mold problems in several areas. Undetected leaking pipes were the sources moisture that caused the mold growth. The couple hired an industrial hygienist to perform a mold inspection. They wanted to know exactly how bad the home was affected by mold.
The mold inspection of the Nashua home took a couple hours. The industrial hygienist went room-by-room inspecting the structure and contents. He took pictures and moisture readings of each area. He also conducted air and surface samples which were sent off to a lab for analysis. Within four business days of the site visit, the industrial hygienist produced a thorough mold inspection report for the new homeowners to review. The mold report revealed room-by-room what was specifically affected and to what degree. The problem was severe and required professional mold remediation services.
Following the results of the mold inspection report, we were called in to perform the mold remediation services. Our project manager utilized the report to collaborate with the industrial hygienist on creating a scope to most effectively remove the mold problem. Our certified mold crews had to gut the entire first floor and basement of the Nashua home. The kitchen, living room, dining room and bathroom were all severely contaminated by mold. We removed drywall ceilings and walls. We also had to dispose of the laminate floors and all cabinetry. All the home’s contents were removed prior to the demolition. The entire structure was HEPA vacuumed and cleaned with an anti-microbial. This includes the HVAC air duct system. HEPA air scrubbers were left running on site for 48 hours following the mold remediation. This was to clean the air in the home.
The industrial hygienist returned to the Nashua home following the remediation. A post-test mold inspection was necessary to verify that the remediation services were sufficient. Following a similar process, the inspector did a visual evaluation of the work along with additional air and surface samples. The lab results showed drastically reduced mold spore counts in the house. They were well within the recommended levels and the house was now safe and ready for rebuild.
It is important to recognize the roles of both the mold inspection and mold remediation steps when dealing with a mold problem. Property owners should work with two independent companies when it comes to both services. We caution against working with anyone claiming to perform both mold testing and remediation. It is a blatant conflict of interest. If you need mold remediation following a mold inspection, please contact the team at Soil-Away to coordinate services. We service the greater Nashua, Manchester, Portsmouth, Concord, and Laconia regions.

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Jay KorsenJay Korsen
00:51 04 Aug 22
All I have to say is WOW and FANTASTIC. I just got done building out my new professional office with Soil-Away’s construction division and they went ABOVE and BEYOND. Scott and Mike, the carpenters are skilled artisans. The project got done on time and the project came in on budget! The finished results have been blowing people away. Much better than I could have anticipated. Anyone is welcome to come to our office, Bright Light Chiropractic in Hooksett to check out the fine work they did. Simply can’t sing enough praises for them. Sorry that the picture doesn’t do the job justice. Thank you Jack and your team. -Dr. Jay
Asian BreezeAsian Breeze
04:28 15 Jul 22
Since day one, I’ve known the owner, Jack, to be a hard-working and selfless leader. Through the efforts of him and his team, he was able to restore my flooded restaurant to tip-top shape. I was amazed with Jack’s orderliness throughout the entire process. Jack has proven to me that he is trustworthy, as both a friend and an individual in the work environment.
Breton LangendorferBreton Langendorfer
21:17 07 Jul 22
Highly recommend Soil-Away. A pipe in our upstairs bathroom gave and sent water down through a wall for at least a day before we noticed water dripping through our kitchen ceiling. Our insurance put us in touch with Soil-Away and they were at our house the next morning to assess the damage and dry things out. Joe, Ray and Tom were phenomenal to work with. They explained every part of the process to us and were very professional and friendly. If you have to deal with similar issues call Soil-Away, you won’t regret it.
Maureen CidzikMaureen Cidzik
13:49 15 May 22
Superior service from start to finish. Highly responsive. The entire team is dedicated to quality and customer care and it shows in everything they do – from first call, to estimate, to job completion.
Sarah GrugnaleSarah Grugnale
16:02 14 Jan 22
Joe and Tommy were amazing to deal with, they kept us updated every step of the process. They were punctual and hard working, answering all of our questions that we had. Everything was done as promised and even above and beyond. A great experience from start to finish.
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