Mould testing and assessment from Elite works out three things: where mould is growing, including in ceiling spaces, wall cavities and under floor coverings, what moisture is keeping it going, and what it will take to remove it for good. The work sits within Elite’s restoration line, carried out in line with IICRC S520.
The usual reasons to book are a musty smell that doesn’t clear with airing, spots that return on a ceiling or in a wardrobe after cleaning, damp left behind by a leak, burst pipe or flood, and a tenancy or sale where the condition of a room needs to be written down.
“We had a pipe burst in our ceiling, water seeped into our walls and our unit was at a very high risk for mould :( Guosheng worked tirelessly to ensure the drying process went as smooth as possible, even working until the evening on a Friday to ensure our walls would be dry and safe over the weekend! An extremely proficient and productive company that thrives on providing excellent service and quality work. Thank you so much for all of your help! <3”
“Guosheng from Elite Restoration did an amazing job dealing with the water damage to my unit, due to a burst pipe. Nothing was too hard and Guosheng had multiple tricks up his sleeve to ensure maximum drying capacity. The communication throughout the whole process was excellent, which made this very stressful situation for me a lot easier to handle. Thanks so much Guosheng.☺️”
Mould remediation is never a simple clean. Under the
IICRC S520 Standard for Professional Mould Remediation,
treating mould without a proper inspection risks missing the underlying
moisture source and leads to recurrence. Every mould job starts with a
professional inspection by S520-certified technicians, so containment,
controls and the remediation scope are set correctly from day one.
Inspection from $350 inc. GST. Remediation is scoped and
quoted separately, only after the inspection.
Find the cause — identify the moisture source so remediation actually holds.
Set containment — protect unaffected areas during the work.
Clear scope & documentation — written report you can give insurers or strata managers.
Want to know exactly what you’ll receive? Download a real example of the
written report our S520-certified technicians produce after a mould
inspection — findings, moisture readings, photos and the recommended
remediation scope.
A visual inspection of the affected rooms and the spaces around them finds most surface growth. Moisture readings matter more: they show where materials are still wet, which is what explains the mould and where it is likely to spread.
Sampling is used when it adds something. Spores are present in every building, so an indoor air sample only means something next to an outdoor one, and it is most useful when growth is suspected but hidden. A surface sample confirms what a particular mark is. Samples are sent for laboratory analysis. Testing describes how far mould has spread. It doesn’t diagnose anyone’s health, and a report shouldn’t suggest it does.
Step by step
We start with what you have seen, where, and any water event before it.
Moisture readings and a room-by-room inspection.
Samples where the extent is unclear or a written result is needed.
A written report of what was found, the likely moisture source and the work recommended.
If you go ahead, removal and drying in line with IICRC S520 and S500, so the area is dry before the job is closed.
Who comes
Elite is an IICRC Certified Firm, certificate number 70100265, certified in S520 for mould remediation and S500 for water damage restoration. Technicians are police-checked and fully insured under $20 million public and products liability cover, and every job carries a satisfaction guarantee. Behind them is the Elite brand, operating since 1984, with its head office in Acacia Ridge, Brisbane, servicing every Australian state and the ACT.
Questions about mould testing
I can see the mould. Do I still need it assessed?
Usually. The visible patch is where growth has reached the surface. The moisture causing it is often hidden, and it decides whether the mould returns.
What is in the report?
The rooms and surfaces affected, moisture readings, any laboratory results, the likely source of the water, and the recommended scope.
Once removed, will it come back?
Not if the water source is fixed and the structure dried. Cleaning alone leaves the cause behind.
Will insurance pay for it?
That depends on your policy and the cause. Mould that follows an insured event such as a burst pipe may be part of a claim. Your insurer decides.
Who is responsible in a rental?
It generally depends on the cause: a leak or defect in the building, or how the home has been used and aired. The report records the cause, which is what both sides need.
Can we stay in the house?
That depends on how much growth there is and who lives there. The scope will say whether any rooms should be closed off during the work.
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