Update: new to group..need some answers..

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> Hi! My name is and I was directed to this list by someone who

> has been through problems with mold in her home. Let me tell you a

> little bit about myself and the situation our home may be in.

I wanted to say Thanks to everyone who replied. The messages you all

sent were very helpful. I wanted to update you on what has happened.

After the first few messages, I took as much out of our kitchen as I

could. And I stopped trying to clean up streaks I saw on the walls and

in the cabinets. After a few days of gathering as much information as

possible, I sat down and talked with my husband. He must have been

doing research in his spare time, because he was very understanding

with what I had to say. Our next step is getting an air quality test

and lift tests done. I'm also wondering if tests can be done to check

the air ducts.

I logged onto the www.iaqa.com site and got a list of names to call.

Unfortunately, I don't know exactly what to look for when looking for

someone to do the test. I understand the remediation has to do with

cleanup. But I don't know what title I should look for for testing.

I could also use some help forming a list of questions to ask. I would

appreciate any help you could give me. Also, what is the average cost

for the tests? I know it differs depending on where you live. I just

don't want to pay $2000 for something that should cost $500.

The other question...

This is more out of curiousity than anything else.

When is a house considered a total loss?

Before anyone asks, yes we are still in the house.That will change as

soon as the tests are done (or maybe before).

Thanks in advance.

W

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