Short answer
The mold inspection is free — pictures, a written report and a free estimate for removal and repairs, with no charge for homeowners and property managers anywhere in San Diego County. If you want lab testing, we have some of the best prices in the county: $195 for 2 samples (swab and/or air) or $295 for 3 samples, each with laboratory analysis and a report, and $75 per additional sample.
The free inspection covers the on-site visit: thermal imaging, moisture readings, the walk-through of accessible areas, pictures, a report of our findings and a free estimate for any removal or repairs. A 1,100 square foot condo in Pacific Beach and a 4,000 square foot custom home in Rancho Santa Fe are not the same job, but neither one pays for us to come look.
Testing is optional and only worth it when you need proof — for a sale, a landlord, insurance or a doctor. Our flat prices: 2 samples (swab and/or air) with lab analysis and report for $195; 3 samples with lab analysis and report for $295; additional samples $75 each. Most San Diego companies charge more for less, and we tell you before we collect anything. Removal, when needed, typically runs $1,300 to $3,500.
Free inspections work for us because a good share of calls do not need any removal at all. If the moisture reading is dry and there is no odor or staining, we say so and you spend nothing. When there is mold, we are the crew that removes it — in-house, with a 3-year guarantee — so the inspection is the start of the job rather than a separate invoice.
Why it matters in San Diego
Many San Diego companies charge $300–$600 just to look. We don't, because mold removal is our business and the inspection is how we earn it. Whether it's a condo in Pacific Beach or a big home in Rancho Santa Fe, the visit is free.
How we handle it
We check moisture with meters and thermal imaging, take photos, find the water source and give you a written report and a removal estimate. If you need lab testing for a sale, landlord or doctor, it's $195 for 2 samples, $295 for 3, and $75 each additional.
Signs it's time to call us
- A musty smell with no visible mold
- Recent leaks or water damage
- Buying or selling a home
- Symptoms that improve when you leave the house
Mistakes to avoid
- Paying for an inspection when a free one is available
- Buying testing before anyone has looked for moisture
Related questions
Is there a catch?
No. If there's no mold, we tell you and you pay nothing.
Do property managers get free inspections too?
Yes.