Canine Mold Detection vs. Visual Mold Inspections
If you are concerned about hidden mold in your home or business, choosing the most effective inspection method is important.
Traditional Visual Mold Inspections: What They Miss
Not All Mold Inspections Are Created Equal.
Traditional visual mold inspections can vary wildly. You may be quoted anywhere from “FREE” to thousands of dollars for a visual mold inspection. Buckle up for an overview of visual mold inspections.
Remediation companies in many states (including Arkansas) often offer FREE mold inspections. This practice is not allowed in some states because it is considered a conflict of interest. A remediation company may state that you need thousands of dollars worth of remediation. Then, they stand to make money on the remediation services.
Alternatively, an independent mold inspector or Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) may charge thousands of dollars for a thorough mold inspection. A thorough mold inspection typically takes several hours to complete. It may involve additional out-of-pocket expenses for lab testing. Exploratory measures may be necessary to locate mold inside wall cavities. This may result in additional wall repair expenses as well.
In both cases, the person performing the inspection may use a moisture meter, hygrometers (humidity), infrared camera, and/or a borescope to complete the inspection. They may rely on testing such as air sampling, swabbing, tape lift sampling, or dust sampling to confirm the presence of mold. These tests can range from less than $50 to $300+ per test in additional expense.
Most standard mold inspections rely on the following:
- Visible signs of mold (staining, discoloration, or growth)
- Moisture meters or infrared cameras to detect moisture intrusion
- Air and dust sampling are not always accurate and do not locate the mold.
While visual mold inspections can be helpful, they have limitations and often do not detect hidden mold. Of course, not detecting hidden mold can have costs that far exceed dollars and cents.
Canine Mold Detection: A Superior Approach
At K9 Mold Inspections LLC, we specialize in canine mold detection services — the gold standard for discovering hidden mold that visual inspections often miss.
Our trained mold detection dog can locate mold behind walls, under flooring, inside HVAC systems, and in other hard-to-reach places — even when there are no visible signs of water intrusion.
Advantages of K9 Mold Inspections LLC:
- Pinpoint Accuracy: Dogs can detect mold far beyond what the human eye or nose can perceive.
- Non-Invasive: No drilling, cutting, or damaging your walls to find hidden mold.
- Time Efficient: Canine inspections are fast and highly targeted.
- Comprehensive: Ideal for homes, businesses, schools, and anywhere hidden mold may lurk.
- Independent Inspections: We do not perform mold remediation, so we have no financial interest in finding (or not finding) mold.
- No Lab Testing Required: Testing isn’t required to confirm the presence of mold but can be easily performed during the remediation process if desired.
Real Results for Real People
Many of our clients in Arkansas come to us after a visual inspection failed to locate the source of mold. Our dog finds what other inspections miss — providing peace of mind and guiding proper remediation when necessary.
We’re based in Central Arkansas and specialize in the unique challenges of homes in Little Rock, Conway, Benton, Bryant, Hot Springs, Sherwood, Cabot, and throughout Arkansas.
Bottom Line:
If mold is visible, it’s a problem.
If it’s invisible, it could be an even bigger problem.
Choose K9 Mold Inspections LLC for a faster, more accurate, and non-invasive way to detect hidden mold in your home or business.