Mold Inspection
Mold Inspection in Shakopee, MN
When to order a mold inspection
- You see visible discoloration on walls, ceilings, or around windows.
- The home has had known water damage โ burst pipe, sewer backup, roof leak, ice-dam damage.
- You smell a persistent musty odor.
- Anyone in the household has unexplained respiratory issues.
What we do
We perform a thorough visual inspection using FLIR thermal imaging and moisture meters to find hidden moisture. We take 3โ5 air samples (indoor locations plus one outdoor control) and send them to an independent accredited lab. Results arrive in 3โ5 business days with species identification and spore counts.
Who performs your mold inspection?
Your mold inspection is conducted by our Master Certified InterNACHI Member with training in moisture diagnostics and indoor-air-quality sampling. We don't sell remediation โ so our findings are diagnostic, not a sales pitch. Bio and credentials on our About page.
Typical mold findings in south-metro homes
- Cladosporium / Penicillium-Aspergillus spikes in older Shakopee and Chaska basements with a history of moisture intrusion.
- Stachybotrys (black mold) colonies behind drywall near ice-dam-damaged exterior walls in 1980sโ1990s builds.
- Attic mold from bath-fan-to-attic venting โ one of the most common findings on pre-2005 homes.
- Crawlspace microbial growth on rim-joist lumber where vapor barriers are missing.
- Window-sill and sliding-door-track mold from condensation in high-R, tight newer homes with poor air exchange.
Related inspection services
- FLIR Thermal Imaging in Shakopee, MN โ Infrared scans reveal insulation gaps, hidden leaks, and electrical hot spots.
- Radon Testing in Shakopee, MN โ Scott County is EPA Radon Zone 1 โ testing is essential.
- Mold Inspection in Shakopee, MN โ local Scott County knowledge on every inspection.
Frequently asked questions
Is mold always dangerous?
No โ most indoor environments have some mold spores. The question is species, concentration, and whether there's an active moisture source. Our report addresses all three.
Do you do remediation?
No โ and that's intentional. Inspectors who also sell remediation have a conflict of interest. We're strictly diagnostic.
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