We never do remediation
No mold removal, cleaning, demolition, encapsulation or restoration. Not by us, and not by a sister company.
Independent Mold Testing: Our Testing-Only Pledge
The company that finds your mold problem shouldn't be the company that profits from fixing it. That's the reason we exist. Here's our pledge in writing.
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Why independence matters
Most mold "testing" in the Treasure Valley is offered by companies whose main business is mold removal or water damage restoration. Many of them do good work. But when the same company tests, writes the scope and bids the job, there's an obvious incentive to find more mold, recommend more removal and pass its own clearance.
Homeowners notice. On forums and in local groups, the most common advice about hiring is the same: get the testing done by someone who doesn't do the removal.
We built our business around that advice. We test and report. That's all.
The short version
We'll tell you when you don't need a test. We'll tell you when you don't need remediation. And when you do, we'll give you a written scope any contractor can bid on, then verify the result independently.
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Our pledge
No referral fees
We don't take payments, kickbacks or "marketing fees" from remediation contractors, restoration companies or crawlspace installers.
No upsold samples
We recommend the smallest sampling scope that answers your question, and agree on it before we take samples.
Accredited lab only
Samples are analyzed by an accredited lab, never read by us in a truck.
Findings, not fear
Reports state what was found and what it means, without exaggerating what lab results establish.
Disclosure
If we ever have any relationship with a contractor you're considering, we'll tell you before you decide.
How it works in practice
When remediation is needed
Independence doesn't mean leaving you on your own. Here's what happens when we find a real problem.
Written scope
Your report describes the affected areas, the moisture source and what needs removing, cleaning and fixing.
Your choice of contractor
Get bids from any qualified remediation company. Every bid prices the same job.
Fix the water
Plumbing, irrigation, ventilation or drainage fixes come first, or the mold returns.
Independent clearance
We verify the result before containment comes down. Clearance testing
FAQ
Questions about independent testing
Can you recommend a remediation company?
We don't steer you to anyone. We can tell you what to look for and what to ask, including whether they follow the IICRC S520 standard, carry insurance and will accept independent clearance testing.
Is it a red flag if a remediation company offers free testing?
It's a conflict of interest worth weighing, not proof of bad work. If you use them, consider independent clearance testing afterward so someone without a stake confirms the result.
Do you ever recommend no remediation at all?
Yes, often. Old, dry staining, a small patch with a known cause, or normal air results with no moisture problem may only need cleaning or a moisture fix.
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