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A musty smell and no idea where it is coming from
We walk the house with a moisture meter and a plan, and tell you what we find in plain words, with testing only when it adds something.
Find the moisture and the mold follows
Most mold questions are really moisture questions. We check the places that get wet in Florida homes: under sinks, around the AC air handler and its drain line, along exterior walls, in closets and in the attic.
If you can see mold, a lab test rarely adds much. When there is a smell but nothing visible, or a buyer or insurer wants a written result, sampling can help, and Florida requires mold assessment and remediation to be done by licensed people.
How an inspection goes
Listen first
We ask when the smell started, what changes it and what has been done before.
Walk and measure
Room by room with a moisture meter, including the AC closet and the attic hatch.
Sample if useful
Air or surface samples only when they will answer a real question.
Write it down
Readings, photos and next steps sent to you in plain language.
What the inspection includes
Moisture readings
Walls, floors, ceilings and cabinets in every room we check.
AC and drain line check
The air handler, its drain pan and the condensate line.
Photos
What we saw, so you can share it with a plumber, roofer or insurer.
A written summary
What we found, what it means and what to do next.
Questions about this work
Are store test kits worth it?
They show that mold spores exist, which they do everywhere. They do not tell you whether your house has a problem.
How long does an inspection take?
Usually one to two hours for a house, longer if the attic is large or hard to reach.
Do I need a test to start removal?
Usually not. If mold is visible, removing it and fixing the moisture comes first.
Want someone to take a look?
Tell us what you have seen or smelled and where. We will come out, measure and send a written estimate.