Mold Sampling
A visual mold inpection is free with a home inspection. Laboratory sampling for mold starts at $345.00. These are sent to a laboratory. Results are usually available within 48 hours
Molds are naturally occurring plants that are essential to life on earth. We are surrounded by molds indoors and out. Most molds are not dangerous in small amounts. Some can be dangerous to persons with asthma or other respiratory sensitivities. We do a visual inspection for mold as part of our home inspections at no charge.
If no one in the household is suffering from allergic symptoms and if there are no physical indicators of moisture problems, we do not recommend sampling for mold. If no indicators of active or past moisture problems are found during the course of a home inspection, we do not recommend sampling for mold.
Media reports have often been lacking in accurate information. Some reports make much of 'black mold' or 'green mold.' Molds come in a variety of colors depending on their location and food source. Few molds are 'toxic' molds.
The only accurate way to determine if the molds in your home are harmless and/or in normal amounts is to sample them and have them analyzed in a laboratory by a trained industrial hygienist who can identify mold by species and the level of infestation.
Many of our clients ask us to perform air sampling for mold during home inspections. We are State licensed to do mold sampling. Comprehensive mold sampling starts at $345.00 if ordered with an inspection. Without an inspection, the costs start at $465.00. The samples are sent to an accredited laboratory to be evaluated by an industrial hygienist. The results are typically available in less than 48 hours.