Residential Mold Inspection
and Testing

A Mold inspection is the process of searching for mold growth in a home. This is generally the first step of mold remediation, and it is done using a number of techniques, including mold testing as well as simple olfactory and visual inspection.

In addition to simply using our visual and olfactory senses, we use a number of proven testing methods to identify mold growth in a home. The most common mold testing methods that we use include swab sampling, air sampling, and laboratory analysis, which can easily detect mold spores before they spread and create a much more severe and costly problem.

Mold Inspection and testing is necessary anytime you suspect mold is growing in your home. Mold contamination can cause a myriad of issues, including structural damage to your home and health issues that can continue to get worse over time. If you notice any visual signs, weird smells, or water damage in your home, it's best to call us immediately so that we can get ahead of your mold issue before it gets worse

While you may be able to conduct your own mold inspection and even confirm that mold is present in your home, it's best to trust the professionals at INX. Our mold inspectors are incredibly thorough with their investigations and can catch even the smallest amount of mold spores in areas that you are sure to miss without professional training.

Our mold inspectors are highly trained and possess a number of well-respected qualifications that make them well-equipped to handle all of your mold remediation needs. All of our inspectors are fully insured and certified mold remediation experts, so you can trust that they’ll get the job done right. 

In addition, we are also members of the National Association of Mold, the Suburban West Realtors Association, and the Indoor Air Quality Association.

If we detect mold growth in your home, it's best to begin the mold removal process as quickly as possible so that your mold problems don’t get worse. We’ll come up with an efficient and effective plan and then walk you through the entire process. Then we’ll schedule a time to begin work when it’s most convenient for you.

The mold removal process can vary drastically depending on where and how much mold is detected in your home. However, in general, the first step is constructing containment structures that ensure the mold doesn’t spread to the unaffected areas in your home. We’ll then use HEPA vacuums and air scrubbers to suck any airborne mold spores right out of the air.

Once all contaminated surfaces and structures are contained, we either clean or cut out and replace the affected areas depending on the severity of the problem and then apply a coating in order to protect your home from becoming contaminated in the future.

Once we complete all of these steps, we’ll conduct additional mold testing to confirm that all mold removal process was successful and that your home and your family are mold-free for years to come.

While these terms may be confusing, there is a simple way to think about it. Mold removal is essentially all of the steps and procedures involved in eliminating mold from a home. So while mold remediation is an all-encompassing term, mold inspection, mold testing, and mold removal are all essential steps in the mold remediation process.

There are a number of effective ways homeowners can prevent mold from growing in their homes. Mold grows in dark, damp environments like basements and bathrooms, so controlling the level of moisture in your home is your best bet to prevent mold from growing.

Dehumidifiers and moisture meters can go a long way to helping you keep moisture levels low, but in the case of more severe water intrusion, basement waterproofing and roof repairs may be necessary.

If you are really concerned about mold, it could be a good idea to have a mold inspector conduct regular mold inspections in your home to identify potential problem areas and ensure that the proper measures are in place.

Located in West Chester, PA, we offer all of our mold remediation services all over Chester County and the tri-state area of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.  From professional mold removal services to certified mold inspection services, we have you covered no matter what your needs are.