Red Dog Property Inspection Consultants are fully qualified IICRC technicians and VBA registered building practitioners. This means that they hold all the relevant skills and credentials to competently identify building defects that could be the source of mould and moisture problems.

Red Dog Property Inspections provides mould, moisture, and dampness inspections for a range of clients which include, property owners, estate agents, owner’s corporations, and tenants.

Did you know that Mould is a Health Hazard?

Mould in your home or workplace can make you sick, especially if you’re prone to allergies or asthma. Whether or not you’re allergic to mould, mould exposure can irritate your eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs, and in severe cases can cause flu-like effects, neurological damage and mould poisoning.

The presence of mould in homes, schools and business is of growing concern in Australia. Mould can thrive on virtually any organic material such as wood, paper, carpet, food, insulation, etc. Just add water and in 48 hours mould can begin to grow. Any time water intrusion occurs, be it a major flood or a minor plumbing leak that was not immediately and thoroughly dried out, there is a high probability of mould growth. Mould can cause significant aesthetic and structural damage to build materials and other personal property. Indoor mould growth can also negatively impact indoor air quality and pose certain health risks to occupants.

Mould often grows behind walls and inside ceiling and floor cavities long before it is ever detected. By the time you start smelling an unpleasant odour rest assured mould has been growing somewhere for some time and every day is growing more. If you suspect you have mould growing indoors, the time to act is sooner rather than later.

A Red Dog Property Inspections for Mould is a non-destructive visual inspection for moisture and dampness conditions that cause mould in buildings. The purpose of a mould inspection is to identify and document visible evidence of mould growth, moisture issues, and other suspect conditions that are indicators of indoor mould growth. With state-of-the-art technology such as infrared thermal imaging cameras and electronic moisture detection equipment, no physical damage is ever done to any structure. Air and Surface sampling can be also conducted to confirm the presence and quantity on Mould Spores in an environment.

Mould Moisture and Dampness Inspection identify issues such as:

• Elevated Internal Humidity
• Condensation
• Defective Showers
• Rising Damp
• Subfloor Dampness
• Wood Rot
• Structural Defects (Warping & Cracking)
• Conditions Conducive to Termite Activity

Mould, moisture, and dampness issues can occur in places such as:

1. Roofs voids
2. Bathrooms
3. Kitchens
4. Basements
5. Subfloor space
6. Windows and walls

The goal of a mould, moisture and dampness inspection is to determine:

• Is mould growing or has mould growth occurred indoors
• What conditions exist that would cause indoor mould growth
• What areas of the structure have been affected
• What conditions still exist that may promote further mould growth
• What steps should be taken to properly address your mould issue.

The value of properties can be severely affected by water damage

Most people misunderstand and underrate water issues, but they can be significant and result in expensive repairs down the line. Unfortunately, a large majority of people also fail to realize that most of these problems are easily preventable – all it needs is some forethought and regular preventive maintenance. The one way to ensure your home is well-protected from these problems is to ensure that it’s watertight right from the outset. After that, a bit of regular maintenance is all it takes to keep it that way.

Once any issues have been identified, recommendations can be made to clients on what specialised trades should be used to not only remediate the mould but prevent any mould or dampness from returning. These can include mould remediators, ventilation specialists, plumbers, water proofers and registered building practitioners.