OUR PROCESS
OUR PROCESS
OUR PROCESS
At NTX Enviro, our process begins with a thorough visual inspection of the areas of concern. When appropriate, we perform testing to help identify and characterize the extent of contamination. Our role is to provide you with clear, unbiased information so that you can make informed decisions about the next steps. From initial evaluation through recommendations for correction, our goal is to guide you in understanding the problem and supporting a successful resolution from start to finish.
Client Interview & Background Information
We begin by learning about you and your property. This includes asking questions about the history of the structure, known problem areas, and your concerns. This background information is essential, as it helps us focus our inspection and ensures that findings are placed into proper context.
Determine Strategy & Set Objectives
Using the details from the client interview, we develop an inspection strategy tailored to your property. Our objectives are clearly communicated so you know what to expect throughout the process. Please note that NTX Enviro does not perform remediation, ensuring our evaluation remains independent and unbiased.
Visual Inspection & Mold Evaluation
Our licensed consultants use years of experience, supported by tools such as moisture meters, thermal cameras, and particle counters, to evaluate your property. The goal is to identify any conditions that could encourage mold growth, such as structural defects, mechanical failures, or moisture intrusion.
Mold Testing
When appropriate, testing may include air, surface, bulk, or cavity sampling using recognized methods such as spore trap analysis, tape lifts, or swabs. Testing is used to help characterize the presence and extent of contamination. Sampling alone does not confirm the absence of mold in hidden or inaccessible areas.
Laboratory Analysis
All collected samples are submitted under chain of custody to an AIHA-accredited and Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)-licensed laboratory. Independent technicians conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis, and results are returned with the data needed to evaluate conditions further.
Report Findings
We provide you with a written inspection report that summarizes our visual observations, measurements, laboratory results, and interpretations. This report is intended to inform you about the conditions at the time of inspection and does not guarantee future property conditions.
Develop Remediation Protocol Plan
If mold contamination exceeding regulatory thresholds is identified, a licensed Mold Assessment Consultant (MAC) will prepare a written remediation protocol. This protocol specifies the affected areas, recommended remediation methods, personal protective equipment, containment requirements, and clearance criteria. Per Texas law, only a licensed MAC may prepare this protocol.
Post-Remediation Verification Inspection
Once remediation has been completed by a licensed Mold Remediation Contractor (MRC), NTX Enviro can perform a post-remediation verification (also called a clearance inspection). This includes confirming that visible mold growth has been removed, building materials are dry, and analytical testing supports that the work area has returned to normal fungal ecology. Successful completion may allow for issuance of a Texas Department of Insurance Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation (CMDR).