New Jersey's Mold Inspection
and Testing Specialist

Not really. While sometimes, you can have a good idea if a piece of pipe wrap is asbestos or if a spot on that wall is mold. But all of these items are microscopic and require some degree of testing to identify what they are.

Mold inspection is often not necessary. If family members are healthy and there are no visible signs of mold growth, then a mold inspection isn't really necessary. But most folks often can't distinguish between mold-based health issues and often can't visually spot mold growth. In those cases it's a good idea to have a mold inspection just to be safe.

A certified and experienced firm well versed in moisture management and mold remediation. The best inspectors are well experienced in mold remediation and know where the mold hides.

A Basic Mold Sampling package including 3 samples is $725. A thorough assessment, including inspection and sampling (LMI), can cost on average $895 plus mobilization fees.

Just give us a call, and we can help with the numbers. Of course, it's best to have a formal mold assessment/inspection done first delineating mold impacts. But if it appears to be a minor issue, we can usually figure it out pretty quickly. There's no fee to prepare a quote if you own your home. For Home Buyers, we have a small fee that we credit back when you engage us.

While the State of New Jersey does not require any specific certifications, anyone you work with should have an NJHICL & proper general liability insurance. There are numerous mold certification firms that offer training; any contractor you work with should have mold training and participate in ongoing continuing education.

Many times moisture makes its way into the wall cavity and stimulates molds to grow. Given time they will start to “Bleed Through” the outside wall and at first look like a small dark area. If the moisture source is not obvious, further investigation by a pro is recommended.

Many folks have (or develop) sensitivity to molds and chemicals that are immediately noticeable. Other times it takes longer as we age, and our immune systems start to decline. Everyone is different. But when one room in your home gives you such immediate discomfort, there is almost always a hidden microorganism to blame. Better bring in a mold specialist.

It depends. It’s been our experience that if you are planning on selling your home in the near future, yes! Mold is on everyone’s mind these days, and knowing if you have a mold issue can only be determined by a mold test. If negative, the test can be used to assure prospective buyers that there is no mold to worry about.

There are many allergy-like symptoms (like sore throats, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, sinus infections, headaches) that also come from mold exposure. So ask yourself, when you leave the suspect area, do your symptoms get better? If so, some air tests to identify possible mold contamination would be a good idea.

Cleaning mold often does not address what is causing the mold to grow in the first place. And that’s what we call the “Moisture Trigger.” While we often think of moisture as a “puddle,” in this case, molds don’t like puddles, and they like elevated humidity, which is hard to detect on your own. Better call a mold pro.

Most definitely. But a basic mold inspection isn't adequate. When you consider the house has been prepared for sale with fresh paint, repairs, and a top-to-bottom cleansing, you will need an expert who knows how to find "hidden molds" that often go undetected by basic mold inspections.

Who did the test? If you used one of those over-the-counter tests, they recommend that you need a mold professional to interpret the results. Any mold pro should be able to tell you about the molds detected and the water trigger, but you might need to do an additional control test to see if your molds are beyond Normal Fungal Ecology and pose a health risk.