Stachybotrys
CAMT-01
Aspergillus
CAMT-02
Penicillium
CAMT-03
Cladosporium
CAMT-04
Alternaria
CAMT-05
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Mold Inspection & Testing · Los Angeles · Ventura · Orange County

Mold Inspection & Testing in Los Angeles, Ventura & Orange County.

Lab-verified mold inspection, mold testing, and smoke damage testing for homes and businesses across Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange County. Same-week reports from a CMI-certified Woodland Hills inspector. Hi — I'm Moldy, your guide.

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10,000+homes inspected
5.0★95 Google reviews
48hreport 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. Smoke damage testing also available for post-wildfire and post-fire claims.

Air sampling

Two AccuVol pumps run simultaneously inside and out. 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
How it works

Three visits. One report you can read.

Most jobs are done in 4 days, start to finish. We test, we document, we walk you through what we found in language a homeowner can actually use.

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.

Day 2

Test & document.

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

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.

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.
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.
Property—
Size3 bed · 2 bath · 2,000 sqft · built 1985
Flagged roomsNone — preventive only
Known issuesNone
Recommended tierComprehensive
Estimated total
$695
Base — Comprehensive$695
Lock it in Talk it through first
Step 1 of 5
Where our reports go

Built for the people who actually read them.

Our reports follow IICRC S520 conventions and use BTLS (Biotesting Laboratory Services) lab data — which means they get accepted on the first read by every party that matters.

— BTLS is a fully licensed and accredited mold & environmental testing laboratory in Tarzana.

Used byWhat they get
Homeowners12–20 page PDF in plain English. Photos, map pins, one-sentence "what this means" for every finding.
Insurance adjustersIICRC S520 language, lab certificates, water-event timelines. Mold & post-wildfire smoke damage claims process faster.
Real estatePre-purchase inspection reports buyers use during contingency. Sellers attach to disclosures.
Property managersDocumentation for tenant claims, multi-unit testing, post-event clearance.
AttorneysDefensible test methodology, chain-of-custody, lab-signed results for litigation and habitability claims.

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.

2

Findings ranked by health relevance

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

3

Insurance-ready language & protocols

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

Mold inspection pricing

Flat fees. No surprise charges.

Lab fees, moisture mapping, infrared thermal imaging, and a same-day return visit if needed — all included. Same pricing across LA, Ventura, and Orange County (within 25 miles of Woodland Hills).

Visual only
$195/visit
  • — 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
Most booked
Standard
$345/visit
  • — 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
Comprehensive
$695/visit
  • — 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

Also available — Plus tier ($445), 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 AIHA-accredited lab.

We're based in Woodland Hills and serve all of Los Angeles County, Ventura County, and Orange County.

LA County

Free travel within 25 mi

Woodland Hills · Calabasas · Tarzana · Encino · Sherman Oaks · Studio City · West Hills · Hidden Hills · Topanga · Malibu · Pacific Palisades · Beverly Hills · Santa Monica · Pasadena · Altadena

Ventura County

+$75

Thousand Oaks · Westlake Village · Camarillo · Oxnard · Ventura · Simi Valley · Moorpark · Newbury Park · Agoura Hills

Orange County

+$75

Anaheim · Irvine · Newport Beach · Santa Ana · Huntington Beach · Costa Mesa · Mission Viejo · Fullerton

Common questions

Mold inspection & testing FAQ.

Will I find mold no matter what?

No. About 30% of our reports come back with no actionable mold. We tell you when there's nothing to fix.

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 and 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 mold or smoke damage testing?

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 happens after the report?

We walk you through the findings in plain English. If remediation is needed, 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 your mold inspection

Pick a time that works.

Mold inspection, mold testing, smoke damage testing, or post-remediation clearance — pick a time, tell me what you're noticing, and I'll show up with a clipboard and a calibrated lens. Free 15-minute call first if you're not sure what you need. Serving Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange County.

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— Certified & insured —
CMI Certified Mold Inspector IICRC S520 Trained BTLS Lab Partner (AIHA-Accredited) $2M Liability Insured
— Certified & insured
CMI Certified Mold Inspector
IICRC S520 Trained
AIHA-Accredited Lab Partner
$2M Liability Insured