Know if it’s mold before you spend on repairs.
Visual inspection, moisture readings, air and surface sampling and independent lab results, delivered in a written report you can share with agents, buyers or your insurer.
- Independent lab results
- Written report
- Homes & businesses
Why people call us for mold testing
Pick the closest match to your situation.
It smells musty
A damp or earthy smell with no visible source is a common reason to test. We look behind the smell.
Buying or selling
A lab-backed report gives agents, buyers and sellers the same facts to work from.
After a leak or flood
Find out whether moisture turned into mold, and where, before it spreads further.
How our process works
From first call to a written answer.
1. Call and questions
We ask what you’ve seen, smelled and where water has been, so the visit is focused.
2. On-site inspection
We inspect the property and use moisture meters and thermal imaging to find hidden dampness.
3. Sampling
Air samples and surface samples such as tape lifts or swabs are collected where they’ll tell us the most.
4. Independent lab analysis
Samples go to an outside laboratory that identifies the types of mold and the amounts.
5. Written report
You receive clear results in writing, with photos and what each finding means.
6. Next steps
If removal is needed, we explain your options and give a free quote. If not, you’ll know that too.
What mold testing includes
- Visual inspection of the property
- Moisture meter readings
- Thermal imaging for hidden dampness
- Air sampling
- Surface sampling (tape lifts and swabs)
- Independent laboratory analysis
- Written report with photos
- Honest recommendations on next steps
Related services
Testing is often just the first step.
Serving Middle Tennessee and beyond
Mold testing questions, answered
What people ask us most.
How much does mold testing cost in Nashville?
It depends on the size of the property, the number of samples needed and the areas involved. Request a free quote and a specialist will explain the options before you commit.
How long do mold test results take?
Samples go to an independent laboratory, and results typically take about 3 to 5 days. We’ll tell you what to expect when you schedule.
Do I need testing if I can already see mold?
Not always. If mold is clearly visible, many people go straight to removal. Testing helps when you’re unsure how far it has spread, when you need documentation for a sale or an insurance claim, or when you want to confirm an area is clean afterward.
What is the difference between air and surface sampling?
Air samples show what is floating in the air you breathe. Surface samples, such as tape lifts and swabs, show what is growing on a specific material. Together they give a fuller picture than either one alone.
Can I test for mold myself with a kit?
A home kit may show that spores are present, but spores are normal indoors and outdoors. A kit can’t tell you where the moisture is coming from, how far the growth has spread or what the results mean for your home.
What level of mold is considered normal?
There are no federal limits for mold in homes. Results are usually read by comparing indoor samples with outdoor samples and looking at the types of mold present. Your report explains what we found in plain language.
Do you also remove mold?
Yes. If testing finds a problem, we can handle removal and fix the moisture source, so you don’t need to coordinate separate companies. You’re never required to hire us for the removal.
Not sure if it’s mold?
Talk to a specialist today. Quotes are free.
Call 615-898-9729Request an Inspection