Mold Inspection in Palm Beach County
Moisture mapping, thermal imaging, and a written report you can hand to an insurer, buyer, or remediator. Testing only. We do not sell cleanup.
- FL Mold Assessor MRSA2139
- ACAC Council-certified
- 17+ years in Palm Beach County
- Independent. No remediation.
“Brad took his time and did a very complete job and answered all my questions. he was very clear what has to be done and what not to worry about. He continued to answer my questions after the report was issued in a professional and helpful way”
Allen O., Mar 2016
Problems that bring this job in
- Musty odor in one closet, bathroom, or the AC closet that does not go away after cleaning
- Water stain on a ceiling after a summer storm or a slow roof leak
- Allergy or asthma flare-ups that ease when you leave the house
- A buyer, seller, or HOA wants proof before closing or before work starts
- You already had a leak. The drywall looks fine. You want to know if the cavity is still wet
What a mold inspection includes
- History of the house
Leaks, storms, AC work, prior remediation, and the rooms that smell or stain. This is where most of the inspection is won or lost.
- Exterior and interior walkthrough
Roof edges, stucco, grading, AC condensate, windows. Inside: AC closets, cabinets, bathrooms, and walls that have seen water.
- Moisture mapping and thermal imaging
Meters and infrared to find wet materials without opening every wall. If a cavity is dry and the source is gone, we say so.
- Sampling only when it changes the decision
Air or surface samples go to an accredited lab when insurance, a buyer, or a remediator needs species and counts. Visible growth with a clear source does not always need a cassette.
- Written report
Photos, moisture readings, lab results if taken, and a straight scope of what to dry, remove, or leave alone.
Why this inspection is different in Palm Beach County
Humidity stays high most of the year. Afternoon storms load roofs and window heads. Interior AC runs cold against attic air that is often 20 to 40 degrees hotter. That mix is why a small duct leak, a clogged condensate line, or a failed window seal turns into stained sheetrock and a musty AC closet.
We have inspected this housing stock since 2009: 1970s CBS homes, coastal condos, 55+ villas with flat roofs, and newer west-county houses with oversized AC. The report names the moisture source, not just a spore count.
Musty smell
A persistent musty odor with no stain on the wall is a normal Palm Beach County call. The usual sources are a clogged AC drain, a wet closet around the air handler, a supply boot sweating in a hot attic, or a cavity that got wet in a storm and never dried.
We do not need visible growth to justify a visit. The inspection is meters, infrared, and the HVAC closet, not a hunt for a color. If the cavity reads wet, the report says where to open it. If the house is dry and the odor is a dirty coil or a closed-up seasonal unit, the report says that too.
Sampling is optional on a smell-only job. We add air or cavity samples when a buyer, physician, or HOA asked for numbers, or when the meters point behind a wall and you want interstitial air before anyone demos.
Call (561) 407-6800 if the smell does not leave after you clean the room.
After the inspection
You get an on-site briefing the same day. The PDF follows with photos and, if we sampled, lab certificates. If the house is clean, the report says that in plain language. If work is needed, you can send the same file to a remediator, an insurer, or a listing agent.
Call (561) 407-6800 to schedule.
Equipment used on site
- Calibrated moisture meters and infrared camera
- Spore trap cassettes, tape lifts, and swabs when sampling is warranted
- AIHA-accredited laboratory analysis
- IICRC S520 and ASTM D7338 as the inspection frame, not a sales script
FAQ
Questions people ask before they book
How much does a mold inspection cost in Palm Beach County?
Most homes land between $200 and $500. Square footage, number of AC units, attic access, and sample count move the number. Call (561) 407-6800 with the address and what you are seeing.
Do you do the mold removal too?
No. Florida lets a company inspect or remediate, not both on the same job without a conflict. We inspect and test only so the report is usable for insurance and for hiring a remediator.
Do I always need air samples?
No. If growth is visible and the water source is obvious, sampling often adds cost without changing the scope. We sample when a buyer, insurer, or clearance protocol needs lab data.
Can you find mold behind walls?
We can find wet materials and temperature patterns that point to a cavity problem. We do not demo walls on an inspection. If a wall needs to be opened, the report says where and why.
How fast are results?
You get a same-day briefing on site. The written report is typically 24-48 hours. Lab results, when taken, are usually 1-2 business days.
Will insurance take your report?
Reports are written by a Florida licensed mold assessor (MRSA2139) with chain-of-custody lab work when samples are collected. Insurers still decide coverage. The paperwork is built for that file.
I smell mold but I cannot see it. Is that enough to call?
Yes. A persistent musty odor in South Florida is often an AC drain, a wet closet, or an attic issue. That is a normal reason to inspect. Details are in the musty smell section on this page.
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