Please read this brief description before reviewing our pricing at the bottom of the page.

Mold inspections are primarily visual in nature.  They may involve some basic testing such as humidity and moisture testing.  While valuable and informative, they are not in depth and no destructive or detailed testing is involved.  A thorough mold inspection should include inspecting the attic, removal of any access panels, etc.

Mold testing on the other hand is more involved and may include one or more testing methods.  The most common testing methods are Swab sampling, tape lifting and air sampling. 

Tape lifting and swab sampling are primarily used to verify a suspicious substance is mold, or to identify the species of mold.  They are the least expensive methods of sampling or testing.  The information provided is somewhat limited compared to air sampling.  The information is mainly useful for symptom diagnosis and confirmation of suspicious areas.

Air Sampling is the preferred type of testing.  This method provides the most information and is my preferred testing method.  This method will typically reveal hidden mold problems, but this of course cannot be guaranteed.  Air testing involves using a calibrated air pump to move a known quantity of air through a special impact collection plate. Microscopic analysis of the air sampling collection plate cannot only give you the species of mold present, but can give you an accurate quantity of mold in the air.  This is by far the most useful test available.

This type of mold testing generally requires at least 2 samples.  One inside and one outside.  2 samples are necessary for comparative analysis.  In other words, if the mold count inside of the home is about the same as the count outside, you probably don’t have a mold in air issue inside of your house.

Why is mold in air testing the most valuable?  Because the negative health effects of mold are caused by the spores and other toxins released by the mold into the air.  Inhaling, or coming in contact these spores or toxins is what causes negative health effects.

For more information on any type of testing please contact us.

Pricing

Visual Mold Inspection                                              $195.00

Samples taken with Inspection                                   $75.00 ea.

Air Sampling (Mold)                                                  $398.00

(Includes 2 samples, one inside and one outside for comparative analysis)

Additional Air Samples                                              $50.00

Air Sampling WITH full Home Inspection               $298.00

(Includes 2 samples, one inside and one outside for comparative analysis)

To order a Mold Inspection, Mold Testing or General Home Inspection in please call us at 239-354-3540.

Able Home Inspections is proud to provide mold

testing and mold inspections in Naples, Fort Myers and Cape Coral area and beyond.  Indoor air quality testing is also available.