Are inspections for wood-destroying insects included in the scope of a Complete Mold Inspection?

A Complete Mold Inspection focuses specifically on identifying and assessing mold presence, growth, and conditions conducive to mold in a building. This process typically involves evaluating areas that are prone to moisture, assessing ventilation, and checking for any signs of mold growth on various surfaces.

Wood-destroying insects, such as termites or carpenter ants, are not directly related to mold inspections. While both mold and wood-destroying insects can cause damage to a structure, the inspection methods and objectives are different. A Complete Mold Inspection aims to identify moisture issues and assess existing mold, which is crucial for mold remediation efforts.

Inspections for wood-destroying insects generally fall under pest control and would require a different set of training and procedures that focus on insect infestations rather than on moisture levels or mold presence. Thus, including wood-destroying insect inspections in a Complete Mold Inspection would deviate from the defined scope of work for mold inspections.