Mold Testing & Air Quality
Mold Testing & Indoor Air Quality Testing in Omaha, NE
Smell something musty but can't find the mold? Allergies that get worse at home? Mold testing tells you for sure. We take air and surface samples, send them to an independent, accredited lab, and walk you through exactly what the results mean.
- ✓ Independent Accredited Lab
- ✓ Results In 48–72 Hours
- ✓ IICRC Certified
Free Inspection vs. Lab Mold Testing
These are two different services, and you may only need the first one.
| Mold Inspection | Lab Mold Testing | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | Paid. We tell you the cost before taking samples. |
| What we do | Walk through your home and check for moisture and mold with moisture meters and a thermal camera | Take air and/or surface samples and send them to an independent lab |
| What you learn | Whether there's hidden moisture or visible mold, and what to do next | What type of mold is present and how much is in your air compared to outside |
| Best for | Most people. It's the place to start. | Hidden mold, insurance claims, home sales, and confirming cleanup worked |
Not sure which you need? Start with our free mold inspection. We'll tell you whether testing is worth it.
What Our Indoor Air Quality Testing Checks For
Our indoor air quality testing is mold testing. It measures the mold spores in the air inside your home and compares them to the air outside. If your indoor levels are much higher than outdoors, or the lab finds types of mold that shouldn't be growing indoors, that points to a mold problem somewhere in the house, even if you can't see it.
We don't test for other things like radon, VOCs, or formaldehyde. If that's what you're worried about, you'll want a specialist in that kind of testing.
When Mold Testing Makes Sense
- You smell mold but can't find it. Air testing can tell you whether it's there before anyone opens a wall.
- Symptoms are worse at home. Allergies, coughing, or headaches that ease up when you leave the house.
- After water damage. A leak, flood, or sewage backup that may not have dried out completely.
- Buying or selling a home. Lab results give buyers, sellers, and lenders something concrete.
- Insurance claims. Lab documentation helps show what's there and how much.
- After mold removal. An air test confirms the cleanup worked before the walls are closed up.
If you can already see mold growing, you usually don't need a test first. The EPA says visible mold needs to be removed either way, so go straight to mold removal.
How Mold Testing Works
- 1
Quick Walkthrough
We look over the areas you're worried about and check for moisture with moisture meters and a thermal camera, so we know where to sample.
- 2
Indoor Air Samples
We use an air pump to pull a measured amount of air through a sampling cassette in the rooms you're concerned about.
- 3
Outdoor Comparison Sample
Mold spores are always in outdoor air, so we take an outdoor sample too. Comparing the two shows whether your indoor levels are actually high.
- 4
Surface Samples (If Needed)
If there's visible staining or growth, we take a swab or tape sample to find out what it is.
- 5
Independent Lab Analysis
Samples go to an accredited, independent lab, not our own, which counts and identifies the mold.
- 6
Your Results, Explained
Results usually come back within 48 to 72 hours. We walk you through what they mean and, if mold is a problem, what it would take to fix it.
Understanding Your Results
The lab report lists the types of mold found and how many spores were in each sample. There's no single federal "safe" number for mold in a home, so the key is the comparison: indoor levels that are much higher than outdoors, or types of mold that grow on wet building materials, are signs of a problem inside.
We'll go through the report with you in plain English. If the results show a problem, we'll explain what it would take to fix it. If they're normal, we'll tell you that too.
Mold Testing Across The Omaha Metro
We provide mold testing and indoor air quality testing for homes and businesses throughout Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie counties, including:
- Omaha
- Elkhorn
- Bennington
- Papillion
- La Vista
- Bellevue
- Gretna
- Council Bluffs
Mold Testing Questions
Q:How much does mold testing cost?
It depends on how many samples are needed, which depends on the size of your home and how many areas you're worried about. Lab testing is a paid service, and we'll tell you the cost before we take any samples. The mold inspection itself is free.
Q:What's the difference between a mold inspection and mold testing?
A mold inspection is a walkthrough where we look for mold and check for hidden moisture with moisture meters and a thermal camera. Ours is free. Mold testing means taking air or surface samples and sending them to a lab to find out what type of mold is present and how much. Testing is a paid service.
Q:How long do mold test results take?
Lab results usually come back within 48 to 72 hours. We'll go over them with you and explain what they mean.
Q:Does your indoor air quality testing check for things besides mold?
No. Our air quality testing is for mold. It measures mold spores in your indoor air and compares them to an outdoor sample. We don't test for radon, VOCs, formaldehyde, or other pollutants.
Q:Do I need mold testing if I can already see mold?
Usually not. The EPA says that when mold is visible, testing generally isn't necessary, because it needs to be removed either way. Testing is most useful when you smell mold but can't find it, need documentation for insurance or a home sale, or want to confirm the air is clean after mold removal.
Q:Are store-bought mold test kits accurate?
Not very. Mold spores are in nearly every home's air, so the petri-dish kits sold in stores almost always grow something. Without an outdoor comparison sample and a lab count, they can't tell you whether your levels are actually high.
Q:Will insurance pay for mold testing?
Sometimes. Testing is usually paid out of pocket, but if the mold came from a sudden, covered event like a burst pipe, testing may be included in the claim. Lab results are also strong documentation for an insurance claim.
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