Mold Inspection & Testing Chicago

Concerned about hidden mold in your Chicago home? Our comprehensive residential mold inspection is designed to give you definitive answers and peace of mind. This service is essential for homeowners who notice a musty odor, have experienced past water damage, or are dealing with unexplained allergy symptoms. We follow a meticulous, proven process to ensure no potential issue is overlooked.Our certified inspector begins with a thorough visual examination of your property, focusing on common probl...

Buying or selling a property in Chicago? Protect your investment and avoid costly surprises with our specialized real estate transaction mold testing. This service is critical for buyers seeking to uncover hidden issues before closing, and for sellers who want to provide full disclosure and facilitate a smooth sale. Mold discovered after a purchase can lead to thousands in unexpected remediation costs and legal complications.Our process is efficient and designed to work within real estate timeli...

Has mold remediation been completed in your Chicago home or building? The final, most crucial step is our post-remediation clearance testing to verify the cleanup was successful. Simply removing visible mold is not enough; airborne spore levels must return to normal, safe conditions. This service is for homeowners, property managers, and remediation companies who need documented proof that the area is truly clean and safe for re-occupancy.Our clearance testing follows industry best practices. We...

Our mold inspection starts with a careful visual walkthrough of your property, paying close attention to basements, attics, crawl spaces, and areas around plumbing. Where warranted, we collect air samples from the suspect area and a control area outside for comparison, then send them to an independent AIHA-accredited lab. Frank Masoud personally reviews the results with you and explains what they mean in plain language. We have no stake in remediation work, so you get an honest answer about whet...

We test for mold using air and surface samples, always paired with a control sample so the readings mean something. Samples go to an independent accredited laboratory rather than a lab tied to a cleanup company, which keeps the results objective. You get a detailed report showing the types and concentrations of spores found, and we walk you through what those numbers indicate for your home or building. If the results are clean, we say so; if they are not, we explain your options without any pres...

As a mold inspector, our role is to tell you what is actually in your air and on your surfaces, not to sell you a fix. Our founder, Frank Masoud, is a Chicago native with over a decade of experience and holds IAC2 and InterNACHI certifications. He handles each inspection himself, from the visual survey through sample collection and report review. Because we do not perform cleanups, you can trust that our findings are not shaped by a remediation sale, and you will leave with a report you can unde...

A home mold inspection is useful if you notice a musty smell, have had a past leak, or have symptoms you cannot explain. We check the common trouble spots in a house, including basements, crawl spaces, attics, and around bathrooms and laundry areas, then take control and test samples for comparison. Lab analysis is handled by an independent accredited facility. Your report spells out what was found and what it means for your living space, so you can decide your next step with accurate informatio...

Indoor air can carry mold spores even when you cannot see any growth, so our air quality testing compares the air inside your property against a sample taken outdoors. The samples are analyzed by an independent AIHA-accredited laboratory, and we review the results with you in detail. You will see which spore types are present and at what levels relative to the outdoor baseline. We keep the focus on giving you accurate numbers and a clear explanation, with no obligation to buy any cleanup work fr...

Once mold cleanup is finished, clearance testing confirms the space is safe to use again. We return after the work, check that affected materials were removed and the area is dry, and collect air samples from inside the work area to compare with an outdoor or unaffected control. The formal report from an AIHA-accredited lab documents whether indoor spore levels have returned to normal background levels. Remediation companies use it to verify their work, and homeowners use it as written proof tha...

If you are buying or selling a home in Chicago, a mold inspection before closing can reveal problems that would otherwise appear after you move in. We schedule a targeted assessment on a timeline that fits a real estate transaction, focusing on areas with past moisture or conditions that favor growth. Samples are sent to an independent lab, and you receive a written report you can use in negotiations or include with disclosure paperwork. Because we are a third party with no remediation business,...

Mold problems in offices, retail spaces, and multi-unit buildings affect employees, tenants, and customers, so accurate testing matters. We evaluate commercial properties with the same visual survey and paired air and surface sampling we use in homes, adjusted to the layout and occupancy of the building. Samples go to an independent accredited laboratory, and the resulting report explains what was detected and where. Property owners and managers get clear documentation to guide decisions, whethe...