Building Forensics

Building Forensics

Toxic mould development after fire or flood damage is becoming a major concern for property owners. Apart from black or toxic mould, various contaminates including 1200 viral and 150 bacterial infections are possible

Toxic and corrosive residues are likley and Building Forensics can assist in identifying and removing them.

Speed drying is another aspect of flood damage that we can help with too.

Building Defect Survey in Sussex

Condensation is one of the first markers of leak or moisture damage and may be caused by poor ventilation, insulation or heating regimes. We provide detailed specialist investigation to identify the cause of condensation or moisture ingress.

Mould Surveys

Mould will usually form if condensation is prevalant and Building Forensics undertake some of the most comprehensive tests in the country, combining leak and defect analysis with mould and biological health assessments.

Mould health issues

Mould exposure can result in a variety of symptoms which include the following:

• Flu like symptoms
• Burning lips and skin
• Swollen eye lids and or throat
• Candida or yeast infections
• Respiratory infection
• Serious medical condition

If you have any of the above symptoms and or the following moisture markers you might consider a moisture and mould survey to assess the possibility that you are exposd to toxic mould and may benefit from a survey from Building Forensics.

• Leaks or moisture staining
• Condensation
• Rising damp
• Mould odours
• Visible mould growth

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