Mold InspectionServing Bethesda, Maryland, for Over 35 Years!
A damp smell in the basement of your Bethesda home, or a stain that keeps coming back? Start with a mold or water damage inspection. We're good at finding where the mold is hiding!
Starting at $195If it's determined that sampling is advisable, our price, including the inspection, would be $495, including the first two air samples or tape lifts, the lab report, and a follow-up phone call. Each additional air or tape lift sample is just $45 each.
Suspect Mold in Your Bethesda Home? Start Here.
Call us and describe what you're seeing or smelling. A mold or water damage inspection is the careful first step, and we'll set one up for your Bethesda home.
Over 35 Years of Experience
More than 15,000 water damage and mold projects, and we still learn on every one!
We're Good at Finding Where the Mold Is Hiding
We look first at the areas you're concerned about, then at the places where homes most commonly have problems.
You Leave With Options
You hear where the mold is, its likely sources, often more than one, and what your options are.
Not sure what you're dealing with? Start with a conversation.
Let's Get Started!
Call us! We love to talk about mold!
Open 7 Days a Week:
Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM
Sat & Sun 9 AM–1 PM
Mold Inspection: The Process
Call or Schedule Online
Tell us what you've noticed and when it started.
Inspection
A thorough mold or water damage inspection of your conditioned home. We start with the areas you're concerned about, then check the places where homes most commonly have problems, and finish with an inspection of the conditioned space of your home.
Findings
Before we leave, we go over what we found and what we recommend.
Next Steps
We explain your options, from simplest to most thorough.
Experience. No One Has More.
Experience you can't get from a training course, and we still listen and learn on every job!
Water Damage and Mold Jobs
Water damage is the most common cause of mold, and we've worked on both sides of it for over 35 years. More than 15,000 jobs, and we still listen and learn on every one!
Happy Customers
As a former multi-state licensed general contractor, we completed more than 100,000 home service and repair jobs across every trade. That's where home systems fail, and knowing how they fail makes it much easier to find where mold is hiding and its likely sources.
Of Doctor-Referred Clients with Sick Homes
Doctors refer their patients to us. Many of those homes look spotless, yet test results point to an elevated-risk environment. If you or your doctor thinks your home is making you sick, we're the company for you.
Client Reviews
★★★★★
“Tom provided a prompt and thorough response on how to address an issue. He was honest and helpful in approaching the issue step by step, not launching into any unnecessary or upselling treatments, and explained in detail the rationale and science-based strategies around mold and moisture. He is really knowledgeable and competent. I can't thank Tom enough and would highly recommend this company.”
★★★★★
“Tom Mitchell is excellent to work with. A true expert on water damage and mold removal. Tom does a nice job analyzing the severity of the mold issue and then developing a plan to address the situation and remove mold from the home. Tom is very responsive and is dedicated to providing solutions to challenging mold/water damage problems.”
★★★★★
“I had a consult with Tom and felt very reassured by his knowledge and experience. He took great care in making sure all my questions were answered and concerns were addressed! I really appreciated his insight and would definitely recommend.”
A Mold or Water Damage Inspection for Bethesda Homes
Maryland does not send anyone to look. The Maryland Department of the Environment states that it does not have a program to evaluate mold concerns. The Maryland Department of Health's advice is that the best way to control mold growth is to address its underlying causes.
That leaves the looking to the homeowner. If you own your home, finding those underlying causes is up to you, and that is where we come in!
Bethesda gives those causes plenty of places to hide. Edgemoor was laid out in 1912 and Bannockburn dates to 1946. Meanwhile, Montgomery Planning reported in 2019 that of nearly 4,400 demolition permits for single-family houses issued in the County since 1990, 51 percent were in Bethesda. Old houses and brand-new ones stand side by side.
We look first at the areas you are concerned about, then at the places where homes most commonly have problems. You hear where the mold is and its likely sources, often more than one!
What Does a Mold Inspection Cost in Bethesda?
A mold or water damage inspection starts at $195. If it's determined that sampling is advisable, our price, including the inspection, would be $495, including the first two air samples or tape lifts, the lab report, and a follow-up phone call. Each additional air or tape lift sample is just $45 each.
My House Is New. Is an Inspection Still Useful?
It can be. New homes are tightly built, older homes have decades of repairs behind them, and mold shows up in both.
I Can See the Mold. Do I Need an Inspection?
It depends. If you are confident of the cause, or it followed a single event such as a leak, and you can define the area affected, testing is not necessarily needed. Post-remediation testing could, and often should, follow the work. If you sense something is wrong with your environment but can't say what or where, testing is advisable to quantify the risk.
Serving Bethesda ZIP codes 20814, 20816 and 20817.
Sources: Maryland Department of the Environment, Indoor Air Quality; Maryland Department of Health, Healthy Homes; Bethesda Magazine, November 21, 2009; Montgomery Planning, Housing Stock Snapshot, January 18, 2019.
Mold Inspection Near Bethesda
Also in Bethesda, MD: Mold Removal · Mold Testing · Black Mold Removal · Crawl Space Mold Remediation · Attic Mold Remediation · Water Damage Restoration. Serving all of Northern Virginia and Maryland! See our main Mold Inspection page for the full details, or contact us.
Mold Inspection Questions, Answered
Do I Really Need a Mold or Water Damage Inspection?
If you can't see the problem, a mold or water damage inspection is the fastest way to know where to focus. If you can see mold, a free estimate may be all you need — we'll tell you which.
How Much Does It Cost?
Mold or water damage inspections start at $195. If it's determined that sampling is advisable, our price, including the inspection, is $495, including the first two air samples or tape lifts. Each additional air or tape lift sample is just $45.
Will You Just Try to Sell Me Remediation?
No. Sometimes the answer is simple advice. If you do need work, you'll get a plan and a price, and the decision is yours.
When Does a Mold or Water Damage Inspection Make Sense?
A musty smell, a past leak or flood, or stains or peeling paint are all good reasons.
What Will I Walk Away With?
A clear sense of what's going on in your home and practical next steps, from simplest to most thorough.
How Soon Can You Come Out?
We're open 7 days a week — Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM, Sat & Sun 9 AM–1 PM. Call or schedule online and we'll get you on the calendar.
Additional Questions
How Much of the House Do You Look At?
The conditioned home, beginning with what concerns you most.
Do You Inspect Condos in Downtown Bethesda?
Yes! We inspect the unit you own, and it helps to let building management know early.
Do You Offer Mold Testing in Bethesda?
Yes! See mold testing in Bethesda. Mold testing starts at $495, which includes the inspection, the first two samples, the lab report and a follow-up phone call. Each additional air or tape sample is $45.
Do You Serve Chevy Chase and North Bethesda?
Yes! Bethesda ZIP codes 20814, 20816 and 20817, and the communities around them.
Not Sure What You're Dealing With? Call Us
Open 7 Days a Week:
Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM
Sat & Sun 9 AM–1 PM
Serving Virginia & Maryland · Consulting across the Continental U.S.