The FREE mold inspection is a sketchy technique used by mold removal/remediation contractors to get into your home or business to give you a mold removal quote.
They are not testing for mold.
They are generally tricking consumers with an enticing offer, then giving mold removal estimates that can be for thousands of dollars, whether or not removal is actually even needed. They almost never leave your property telling you that everything looks okay.
Most mold removal contractors are not trained in advanced mold inspection and are not qualified to inspect for mold.
We are a mold inspection and testing only company that has no involvement in mold removal or any of the services we recommend. We have nothing to gain by telling you that you have a mold problem. We provide honest and unbiased assessments and recommendations.
A crucial part of a mold inspection is the collection of samples that are sent off to an independent laboratory for analysis. Free mold inspections never include the collection of samples. Laboratory fees are expensive and contractors don’t just offer this as a free public service.
Part of the mold inspection industry code of ethics is to NEVER tell a client that they have a mold problem without actually collecting samples.
For example, unusual staining on wood does not automatically mean mold. This can be many things such as natural aging of the material, dust that has collected on the surface, overspray of something else like pest control or foam insulation, and countless other things. Even formations that clearly look like mold could be staining from mold that grew decades ago that has since died off and dissipated.
What about black speckles on the paper side of insulation batting? That sure looks like mold, but it is often the adhesive that sticks the paper to the “pink stuff” that you can see right through the paper.
Overly aggressive contractors can point these things out and call them mold, then hand you a pricey removal quote.
Our fee is a small price to pay for experienced professionals to provide an unbiased assessment.
Mold Spotters will be your unbiased consultant until your problem is completely resolved.
If you would like to book an unbiased mold inspection with Mold Spotters, please click or tap here. You can book directly online, or if you prefer to speak to one of our friendly customer service representatives first, feel free to give us a call at (781) 664-9511.
We are looking forward to serving you!