FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Why is mold inspection so critical for homes in St. Tammany Parish and South Louisiana?
A: South Louisiana’s subtropical climate features consistently high relative humidity, heavy rainfall, and prolonged warm seasons. This environment creates ideal conditions for hidden moisture intrusion, roof leaks, and HVAC condensation. Without professional thermal imaging and moisture mapping, mold often grows undetected behind drywall, subfloors, and ductwork, impacting both structural integrity and indoor air quality.
Q: Why should I hire an independent mold inspector instead of a remediation company?
A: Hiring an independent, third-party testing firm eliminates the inherent conflict of interest found with companies that both test and remediate. Remediation companies that offer free or in-house testing have a financial incentive to find contamination—sometimes overstating the problem. Aeris Environmental Inspections focuses 100% on objective forensic testing and IICRC S520-compliant protocols, ensuring you get unbiased data and a fair, accurate scope of work.
Q: What areas do you service outside of your Covington headquarters?
A: While our headquarters are based in Covington, LA, we provide comprehensive indoor air quality and mold testing across St. Tammany Parish, Orleans Parish, Jefferson Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, St. Charles Parish, and Tangipahoa Parish as well as Mississippi.
Q: What tools and testing methods do you use during an inspection?
A: A standard visual look isn't enough to catch hidden mycotoxins or dampness. Our assessments incorporate advanced diagnostics, including thermal infrared imaging to locate hidden moisture behind walls, pin and pinless moisture meters to map water tracks, detailed HVAC system assessments, and accredited laboratory analysis (such as spore-trap, ERMI, or HERTSMI-2 testing).
Q: Do you provide protocols I can hand off to a repair contractor?
A: Yes. If mold or moisture damage is detected, we provide a detailed, actionable remediation protocol aligned with IICRC S520 standards. You can hand this objective scope of work directly to any licensed mitigation contractor of your choice. We also perform Post-Remediation Verification (PRV) clearance testing once the work is complete.
Q: Do you provide other environmental services?
A: Yes. We are a full service independant assessor. We are licensed in Louisiana and Mississippi for Asbestos Inspection. We are LDEQ license for LEad Inspection, We specialize in post fire investigation and testing. We also performed IAQ assessment and compliance testing.