Originally Posted By: jrabanus This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I just got some information from this company called Pro-lab. They said that they can provide me with mold testing swabs etc and do the testing. Has anyone had any dealings with them? Are they any good?
Originally Posted By: jpeck This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Pro Lab? Pardon me, I laughed so hard I was crying.
Guess they are not any worse than the others, but have no personal experience with them. Other than they have been to our local meetings several times (not any more) and the only thing they could tell us was 'How to Make Mo Money' and that 'Mold is Gold'.
Originally Posted By: dfrend This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I don’t test mold at this time. But Jerry, the fact is some clients DO buy into mold scares. And they want the mold tested. If you won’t do it, somebody else will. And rest assured they will go to them to get it tested.
I have heard of Pro Lab, but not done any testing. i would suggest you consider both sides and carefully look into it. Sorry I can't offer more.
Originally Posted By: Guest This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I attended a lecture at local university about our space program, and more specifically about the physical properties of the tiles that cover the exposed soft underbelly of the shuttle. The lecture lasted nearly four hours, was given by one of the developers who is not only an expert in his field but a pioneer.
I learned a great deal that day and felt it was time well spent...honestly I know a great deal more than the average guy on the street concerning the topic. I was not surprised when NASA didn't call me after the last shuttle disaster. They called people who were qualified instead.
Originally Posted By: dedwards This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I don’t test for mold either. Got the training, but made a business decision not to get into mold. I have had some dealings with ProLab. Once their salesman gets your phone number he becomes like a piece of chewing gum on the bottom of your shoe. He called all the time and pestered the crap out of me and our office. He literally sounded like the salesman in the commercial about the software. “Say, can I put you down for 500.” Finally had to get ugly and told him to cease calling. I know others who use them but had the same experience.
Originally Posted By: Gary Van Florcke This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
If you want an Honest opinion about Prolab they have only treated me with respect and honesty,they have bent over backwards to keep my business. They have an unbelievable customer service department,I guess that’s the same guys as the sales department but hey they’re salesmen.The CEO has even called from time to time, if he even thinks theres a problem. As for the Mold issue it is now 70% of my business and honestly is less headache than my home inspections
Originally Posted By: dbowers This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
We’ve used 4-5 different labs. Pro-lab was the best of the bunch and we’ve never been pestered by pushy salesmen. Lot of the guys around me use them and seem to be satisfied with them.
Originally Posted By: jmertins This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I cant say anything bad about Pro-Lab…I have only done a few tests and I do not over sensationalize the mold stories. I only do the tests if I am asked by the buyer.
Originally Posted By: jpeck This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Chad Fabry wrote:
I attended a lecture at local university about our space program, and more specifically about the physical properties of the tiles that cover the exposed soft underbelly of the shuttle. The lecture lasted nearly four hours, was given by one of the developers who is not only an expert in his field but a pioneer.
I learned a great deal that day and felt it was time well spent...honestly I know a great deal more than the average guy on the street concerning the topic. I was not surprised when NASA didn't call me after the last shuttle disaster. They called people who were qualified instead.
Chad,
But would you if asked to? 
Oh, not until you spent the night in Holiday Inn, right, got it.
I guess some just didn't 'get it'. 
Originally Posted By: psabados This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Scott
Cladosporium Over 30 different varieties, to most a common allergen, however to some could be an extreme health hazard.
Chaetomium well over 80 different types, can cause brain damage and death. What do you think? Only two other types of mold are considered more serious, that Stachy and Aspergillus. Also Chaetomium is a difficult item to remove once its entrenched in a dwelling.
You perform a radon screening, results show an elevated level, what do you do? Hopefully direct your client to further evaluation through the proper channels. Radon long term exposure (long) to elevated levels (high) could possibly (maybe) lead to lung cancer.
Mold can kill quicker than that, but not a fast as a electrocution.
Originally Posted By: jburkeson This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I had lunch today with a Realtor (he bought) during the conversation he asked if I would be able to help him with the new Florida disclosure clause concerning mold. I told him that I wasn’t aware and would look into it and get back to him. If Florida is requiring the Real Estate community to disclose mold conditions it would seem that the number of HI’s performing mold testing will increase. Does anyone out there have any information on this disclosure rule and what is required here in Florida?
– Joseph Burkeson, RPI (Hooperette)
?Anyone who has proclaimed violence his method inexorably must choose lying as his principle.?
~ Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Originally Posted By: psabados This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Mathew
I would recommend somebody or company that is a member of IAQA. They're organization is similiar to HI's. They have a strict COE and SOP that they follow, plus CE and other requirements. FYI, they're US, Canada and worldwide org.
They also carry two different type of ratings, one being a remediator.
Originally Posted By: dplummer This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
A qualified mold remediator would also be IICRC certified & would base their remediation on the IICRC S520 Standard & Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation. The Indoor Air Quality Assc. & the Indoor Environmental Institute & a host of Doctors,Professors, Depts of health & sciences & many more professionals were involved in its making. Doug