Service
Mold Inspection San Diego
A mold inspection answers two questions: is there mold, and why is it there? We walk the property room by room, look for visible growth and staining, and use moisture meters and thermal imaging to find the wet areas you can't see. You get a clear explanation of what we found and where.
For homes, rentals and businesses in San Diego, a mold inspection checks accessible areas for visible growth and moisture concerns. We explain the observations and practical next steps in plain language.
This page describes mold inspection at our main San Diego location, Pro Plus Mold Inspection. Call (619) 935-5995 to schedule.
When it's useful
- You see spots, staining, or discoloration on walls, ceilings, or cabinets
- A room smells musty and you can't find the source
- You've had a leak, flood, or roof problem
- You're buying, selling, or renting a property
What we do
- 1Interview about the property's history, leaks, and observed conditions
- 2Room-by-room visual inspection, including attic and crawl space access where safe
- 3Moisture readings on suspect walls, floors, and ceilings
- 4Thermal imaging to spot temperature patterns that can indicate moisture
- 5Recommendations on whether sampling is useful
Inspection scope
- The rooms and areas you're concerned about, plus related areas such as nearby bathrooms, under sinks, and exterior walls
- Accessible attics and crawl spaces, where safe to enter
- Moisture readings on suspect walls, ceilings, floors, and cabinetry
- Thermal imaging of suspect areas to guide moisture readings
Sampling options
- Sampling isn't automatic. We recommend it only when it will answer a question the inspection can't.
- Air samples may be interpreted with outdoor comparison samples as appropriate to the sampling plan, alongside site observations.
- Surface swab or tape-lift samples characterize material collected at the specified surface, not an outdoor air baseline.
What you receive
- A walkthrough of what we found while we're on site, when you're available
- A written summary of observations, moisture readings, and likely moisture sources
- Laboratory results, if samples were taken
- Plain-language next steps, including when no further action is needed
Limitations
- We inspect accessible areas only. We don't open walls, move heavy furniture, or remove finishes unless agreed in advance.
- Thermal imaging shows temperature differences, not mold. Readings are confirmed with a moisture meter.
- Sampling results are limited to the method, time and location sampled; they cannot establish whole-building safety or the absence of hidden mold.
- Inspection and testing cannot diagnose illness, determine the cause of symptoms, or rule out a medical condition. Direct health questions to qualified medical professionals.
- There are no EPA or federal airborne mold limits. Sampling cannot establish compliance with federal mold standards or guarantee health safety.
- Findings reflect accessible areas and conditions during the visit; they cannot guarantee that all hidden mold is found or that future conditions remain unchanged.
Mold Inspection questions
Do I need testing if I can already see mold?
Often not. If growth is visible, finding and fixing the moisture source matters most. Testing helps when the source is hidden, when you need documentation, or after cleanup.
How should I prepare?
Clear access to the areas of concern, the attic hatch, and the crawl space entry, and tell us about any past leaks or repairs. See our preparation guide for details.
Related services
Mold Testing
Laboratory analysis of air and surface mold samples within an agreed sampling plan, with method-, time- and location-limited findings.
Learn moreMoisture Detection & Moisture Mapping
Find and map hidden moisture in walls, floors, and ceilings — the conditions mold needs to grow.
Learn moreThermal Imaging / Infrared Inspection
Infrared cameras reveal temperature patterns that can point to hidden moisture behind walls and ceilings.
Learn moreHidden Mold & Musty Odor Investigation
Track down the source of a musty smell — behind walls, under floors, in cabinets, attics, or crawl spaces.
Learn moreOther Pro Plus locations
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