Mold Inspection & Testing
One assessment, several tools, a single clear report.
Mold testing works best as part of a complete assessment — not a stand-alone number. Here's what's actually involved and when each method applies.
The four types of assessment
Visual inspection
A trained eye and a moisture meter, checking materials, past water events, and conditions that could support mold growth. Often enough on its own to rule sampling in or out.
Air sampling
Measures airborne mold spores in a space, compared against an outdoor control sample. Useful when there's no visible growth but odor or health concerns prompt a closer look.
Surface sampling
Tape-lift or swab samples taken directly from a suspect surface, used when visible growth needs to be identified by species rather than measured in the air.
Post-remediation verification
A follow-up round of testing after remediation work, comparing new results against the original findings to confirm the work met its goal.
What happens during an appointment
Most appointments run about an hour, depending on the size and layout of the property.
Consultation & history
We ask about the property's age, any known leaks or water events, and the specific areas of concern before we arrive.
Visual & moisture assessment
On site, we inspect visually and use a moisture meter to check materials for elevated moisture that can support mold growth.
Outdoor control sample
We collect one outdoor air sample first. This is the baseline every indoor result is compared against — without it, an indoor spore count means little on its own.
Indoor air or surface sampling
A calibrated pump draws air through a spore trap in each area tested. Surface samples are taken instead when a suspect surface is the concern.
Independent lab analysis
Samples are sent to an accredited third-party laboratory, kept separate from our inspection findings.
Report & recommendations
You receive a written report combining lab results with our visual and moisture observations, plus practical next steps.
Turnaround time
Turnaround time is approximately 24 hours from when samples reach the lab, though it can vary slightly with the lab's current workload. We'll always give you a specific estimate when your appointment is booked.
Pricing
Straightforward, with no hidden add-ons.
A technician visits the property, performs a visual and moisture-meter assessment, and advises whether air or surface sampling is warranted. Billed only when sampling is not performed.
Waived if sampling is performed same visit
Includes the on-site inspection plus 3 air samples — 1 outdoor control sample and 2 indoor samples — analyzed by an accredited independent laboratory.
- — On-site visual & moisture inspection
- — 1 outdoor control air sample
- — 2 indoor air samples
- — Independent laboratory analysis
- — Written report with findings & recommendations
Our most-booked service
Per additional air or surface sample beyond the 3 included in the base package — recommended by the technician based on property size or areas of concern.
Added on-site as needed
The $150 inspection fee applies only when a visual inspection is performed on its own. If air sampling is performed during that same visit, the fee is waived and the total becomes the $400 air testing package instead of $150 + $400.