Woodland Hills · Serving LA, Ventura & Orange County

Mold inspection and testing across Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange County.

Lab-verified results from a licensed inspector, with same-day verbal findings. Hi — I'm Moldy, your guide.

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34cities served
5.0★95 Google reviews
1–2 daysreport turnaround
Spore count312 / m³
Humidity47%
StatusClear
Meet your inspector

"Hi — I'm Moldy."

Twelve seconds on how we test, what's in the report, and why we don't sell remediation.

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What we test for

Four ways we find mold.

Every visit follows the same playbook — air, surface, moisture, thermal. No skipped steps, no shortcuts, no upsell.

Air sampling

Two Zefon Bio-Pump Plus units run simultaneously inside and out with Air-O-Cell cassettes. We compare your levels to baseline.

Per room · sent to lab

Surface swabs

Tape-lift or swab on visible suspects. Lab tells us the genus, not just "mold."

Lab-verified species

Moisture mapping

Non-invasive meter on every wall, ceiling, and floor in suspect rooms. We mark the map.

Pinpoint accuracy

Thermal imaging

FLIR camera finds cold spots behind drywall — where condensation feeds new growth.

See behind walls

Smoke damage testing also available for post-wildfire and post-fire claims.

How it works

Three visits. One honest report.

Most jobs are done in 4 days, start to finish. We tell you what's there — and what isn't — in language a homeowner can actually use.

— 01 · Day 1

Walk-through & quote

I come out, hear what you're noticing, look around for 30 minutes. You get a written quote that day.

— 02 · Day 2

Test & document

Air, surface, moisture, thermal — every room, every suspect. Photos, maps, samples to the lab same day.

— 03 · Day 4

Read the results

I sit with you and walk through the lab report — what's normal, what's not, and what to do next. No pressure.

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Walk-through
What to expect on day oneA 45-second look at the first visit — what I check, what I ask, what you'll get in writing that day.
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Test day
What test day looks likeWatch the four-step playbook in a real Tarzana home — air, surface, moisture, thermal — start to finish.
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The report
How to read the reportI walk through a real lab report and explain every column. So when yours arrives, nothing's a mystery.
Build your plan

Tell me about your place. I'll tell you what to test.

Four quick steps. No phone tag, no commitment. You'll see a price range and the exact rooms I'd sample before you book.

— Step 1 of 5

What kind of property?

Different types get different attention. A condo doesn't have a crawlspace; a 1972 ranch usually does.

Pick what fits — I'll adjust the rooms list automatically.
Single-family
Condo / townhome
Apartment
Commercial
— Step 2 of 5

How big are we talking?

Bedrooms and bathrooms are the fastest way to size a job. We'll add other rooms next.

Bathrooms are where most cases start — moisture's the culprit.
Bedrooms
3
Including office / guest rooms used as bedrooms.
Bathrooms
2
Half-baths count too. Most issues live here.
Approx. square feet
2,000
Slide to estimate. Don't worry about precision.
Year built
1985
Older homes get more thermal & moisture attention.
— Step 3 of 5

Mark the rooms with concerns.

Click a room to flag it. Pick what you've noticed — smells, stains, allergies. Skip rooms that feel fine.

Even a hunch counts. Trust your nose — it's usually right.

No room selected

Tap any room to mark concerns. We'll factor each one into the test plan.

Tip: kitchens, bathrooms, and basements are the usual suspects.

Master Bath

What have you noticed in this room?

Musty smell Visible stain Past leak Allergy flare High humidity Cold spot Peeling paint Condensation
— Step 4 of 5

Anything you already know about?

The more I know up front, the faster the visit. Pick anything that applies — none is also fine.

Recent leak? Insurance claim? Tell me — it changes the playbook.
Recent water eventLeak, flood, slab issue in last 90 days.
Fire / wildfire eventRecent fire or smoke damage in last 90 days.
Insurance claim pendingYou'll need IICRC S520 language.
Buying / sellingNeed a disclosure-ready report.
Health symptomsAllergies, asthma, chronic cough at home.
Prior remediationNeed clearance to confirm cleanup.
Tenant / landlord disputeNeed a defensible third-party report.
— Step 5 of 5

Here's your custom plan.

This is what I'd test, why, and what it costs. No commitment — save it, share it, or book it.

Looks good? Hit "Lock it in" and I'll call within 24h.
Estimated total
$195
Lock it in Talk it through first
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Why independent

We don't do remediation. That's the point.

Most "mold inspectors" are remediation companies in disguise. They find mold because they sell mold removal. We don't. We test, you read the report, and if you need work done, we'll point you to three honest crews — and never take a referral fee.

— That's why our reports get accepted by insurers, real-estate disclosures, and lawyers without a fight.

— UsRemediation co.
Sells mold removal — No Yes — primary revenue
Lab-verified species ID — Always Sometimes
Insurance-ready report — Yes Often rejected
Quotes a $5K cleanup on day one — Never Usually
Same-week turnaround — Yes 2-3 weeks

Lab Report — 2847 Saltillo Drive

CAMT-2024-1187 · 11/14/24
Master bedroom · air312 spores/m³
Master bath · air2,140 spores/m³
Bath ceiling · swabCladosporium spp.
Outdoor baseline488 spores/m³
Moisture · NW wall28% (saturated)
Thermal anomalyBehind tile, 3.2°F cooler
— Status: Localized growth, bath onlyp. 1 of 12
The report

Lab data, plain English, photos for everything.

Twelve to twenty pages, depending on the home. Every reading sits next to a baseline so you know if it matters. Every finding has a photo, a map pin, and a one-sentence "what this means."

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Lab-verified, not visual guesswork

Every sample goes to a third-party AIHA-accredited lab. We sign off on the result, the lab signs off on the species.

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Findings ranked by health relevance

Penicillium at the kitchen sink isn't the same as Stachybotrys behind drywall. We tell you which.

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Insurance-ready language & protocols

Reports follow IICRC S520 conventions so adjusters and contractors don't push back.

Pricing

Flat fees. No surprise charges.

Lab fees, moisture mapping, thermal imaging, and a same-day return visit if needed — all included.

Visual

$195/visit

One inspector, one walk-through. Visual + moisture spot checks, no lab samples.

  • Visual mold inspection (up to 3,500 sqft)
  • Moisture meter spot checks
  • Photo report
  • Same-day verbal findings
  • Written report in 1–2 business days
Start with visual

Standard

$345/visit

Our most common starter. Air sampling + lab analysis to confirm what you suspect.

  • Full visual mold inspection
  • 2 air samples (1 indoor + 1 outdoor baseline)
  • BTLS lab analysis
  • Insurance-ready report · Lab fees included
  • Report in 1–2 business days
Book standard

Plus

$445/visit

Standard, plus surface swabs and moisture mapping in your suspect rooms.

  • Full visual mold inspection
  • 3 air samples (2 indoor + 1 outdoor baseline)
  • 2 surface swabs (tape-lift or swab)
  • Moisture mapping in suspect rooms
  • BTLS lab analysis · Lab fees included
  • Report in 1–2 business days
Book plus
— Most booked

Comprehensive

$695/visit

Full diagnostic for buyers, sellers, allergy sufferers, post-leak.

  • Full visual + moisture mapping
  • 4 air samples + 2 surface samples
  • Infrared / thermal imaging — every room
  • Detailed 12–20 page report · Lab fees included
  • 30-min results walkthrough
Lock in comprehensive

Also available — Commercial inspections (from $395), Smoke damage / wildfire testing (from $395), Clearance testing (from $345). Same-day rush available — call (747) 609-7888 for a full quote.

Service area

Three counties. One independent lab.

Based in Woodland Hills, serving Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange County. Same-day appointments inside the 25-mile core, next-day everywhere else. No travel fees within county lines.

Live coverage · 34 cities
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LA County

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    Ventura County

    Ventura

      Orange County

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        34
        Cities served
        3
        Counties
        25 mi
        No-fee radius
        ~38 min
        Avg drive (longest)
        FAQ

        — Still figuring it out?

        Here's what people ask most. If yours isn't here, call me — I'll answer it on the spot.

        (747) 609-7888
        Will I find mold no matter what?
        No. About 30% of our reports come back "no actionable mold." We tell you when there's nothing to fix — that's the whole reason to hire someone independent.
        Do I need to leave the house during testing?
        No. The visit takes 60–90 minutes. You can be home the entire time. We just ask that windows and HVAC stay closed for the hour before we arrive so air samples are accurate.
        What equipment do you use?
        Two BioPump (Zefon Bio-Pump Plus) industrial air sampling pumps with Air-O-Cell cassettes, a FLIR thermal imaging camera, non-invasive moisture meters, and sterile swabs and tape-lifts. All samples go to BTLS (Biotesting Laboratory Services), a licensed AIHA-accredited lab in Tarzana, for species identification.
        What does the lab actually test for?
        Spore identification (genus & species), spore count per cubic meter, comparison to outdoor baseline, and presence of "indicator species" — Stachybotrys, Chaetomium, certain Aspergillus types — that point to long-term water damage.
        Can you test for mycotoxins or VOCs?
        Yes, but as add-ons. Standard testing covers airborne spores and surface samples — that catches 95% of cases. ERMI / mycotoxin / VOC panels add $180–$420 and another week of lab time.
        Will my insurance cover this?
        Often, if you've had a documented water event (leak, flood, slab issue) or fire event in the last 90 days. We provide insurance-ready reports with IICRC S520 language. We can't promise coverage but our paperwork won't be the reason it's denied.
        What if you find something serious?
        We tell you straight. Then we hand you three vetted crews we work with, then come back for post-remediation clearance testing once they're done so you know it actually worked.
        What homeowners say

        5.0 / 5 across 95 Google reviews.

        ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

        "He told me I didn't have a mold problem. Saved me from a $7K remediation quote from someone else. Honest is rare."

        — Lauren M.Encino · 2024
        ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

        "Bought a 1972 house in Tarzana. He found three cold spots behind drywall I'd never have noticed. Got the seller to credit us $14K."

        — Marcus & Diane R.Tarzana · 2024
        ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

        "The report is the most readable inspection document I've ever seen. My adjuster called it 'textbook.' Got our claim approved in 11 days."

        — Priya K.Sherman Oaks · 2023
        — Book a visit

        Pick a time that works.

        Choose any 2-hour window Mon–Fri, plus weekend 10am–3pm windows. I'll confirm by text within 30 minutes — or call (747) 609-7888 if you'd rather chat.

        No deposit, no commitmentCancel or reschedule up to 12 hours before.
        Same-week reportsLab results in 72 hours, full report by day 5.
        Flat pricing, no upsellQuoted price is the price. We don't sell remediation.
        15-min free consultNot sure what you need? Call first — no charge.
        Book your visit
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        When would you like us out?
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        Available Limited Booked
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        Pick a 2-hour window
        Most homes take 60–90 minutes. Pick a window — I'll text you a 30-min ETA the morning of.
        Step 3 of 4
        Tell me about the place
        Step 4 of 4 — Review
        Look right? I'll lock it in.
        By confirming, you agree to a $0 hold (no charge). I'll text you a confirmation in <30 min during business hours.

        Booked. See you then.

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        CMI Certified
        IICRC S520 Trained
        BTLS Lab Partner · AIHA-Accredited