What a Mold Inspection Includes
A complete mold inspection includes a full visual survey, moisture meter readings on every suspect surface, thermal imaging, humidity and dew point measurements, identification of the water source, and a written report with photographs. If moisture mapping is not part of it, it is a walkthrough, not an inspection.
| Service | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Visual survey | Included | All accessible interior and exterior areas |
| Moisture meter readings | Included | Pin and pinless on suspect surfaces |
| Thermal imaging | Included | Infrared survey to locate hidden wet areas |
| Humidity and dew point | Included | Recorded by level |
| Water source identification | Included | The single most important finding |
| Written report with photographs | Included | Delivered within 48 hours |
| Laboratory sampling | Optional add-on | Only when it changes what you would do |
We will tell you when sampling is not worth the money. If growth is visible and the cause is obvious, a lab result often does not change the plan.
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Common questions
Do you charge for a quote?
No. Phone consultations are free, and if we do not think you need an inspection we will tell you so on the call.
What decides where I land in the range?
Four things: the square footage and number of levels, whether there is a crawl space needing access, how many laboratory samples the situation actually warrants, and whether you need same-week turnaround. We confirm the exact figure before we book, not after we arrive.
Is there a travel charge for my town?
No. Every town in our service area is charged at the same rate, from Edwardsville to Vandalia.
Can I get just the lab work without an inspection?
We do not recommend it. Samples taken without moisture mapping and an outdoor control produce numbers nobody can interpret, which is the most common way people waste money on mold testing.
Get a straight answer about your building
We test, document and verify. We never sell remediation, so we have no reason to find a problem you do not have.