Mould Spore Trap Analysis Lancashire

Spore Trap Analysis in Chorley: An Indoor Mould Investigation Project

This spore trap analysis carried out in Chorley looked at the general presence of airborne mould spores across different areas of a residential property, with the aim of understanding whether there may be any indoor sources contributing to damp or mould concerns within the home.

Air samples were collected from a range of internal locations including bedrooms, the loft space, bathroom and main living areas, as well as an external reference point for comparison. This allowed for a basic comparison between indoor and outdoor air conditions, helping to identify whether any of the mould spores present inside the property were likely to be originating from internal building materials or simply being introduced from outside air.

From the findings, it was noted that a mix of common airborne spore types were detected across most sampled areas of the property. Some variation between rooms was observed, which isn’t unusual given the way ventilation, occupancy, and moisture levels can differ throughout a home environment.

Overall, the project provides a useful snapshot of airborne mould spore levels at the time of testing and helps to highlight whether further investigation into ventilation, insulation or moisture management may be needed to reduce the potential for indoor mould growth moving forward.