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Can You Get a Free Mold Inspection? An Honest Answer
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Can You Get a Free Mold Inspection? An Honest Answer

Why many 'free mold inspections' come from remediation companies, what that means for you, and what an independent paid inspection includes.

By AirCare 365Last reviewed September 29, 20262 min read

This guide is general information, not medical advice. If you have health concerns, please consult a medical professional.

Who offers free mold inspections?

Free inspections are usually offered by companies that sell mold removal. The inspection is part of their sales process.

That isn't automatically bad, but it's a conflict of interest: the company that finds the problem also profits from fixing it.

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"Free inspection" vs independent testing

Free inspection

  • Often offered by remediation companies
  • Visit may lead to a sales quote
  • Lab sampling usually extra
  • Same company may do the repair

Independent AirCare 365 visit

  • Testing-focused visit
  • Lab-analyzed samples included
  • Clear digital report
  • $520 online, $0 today

What's usually missing

Free visits often skip laboratory air sampling, outdoor controls and written reports. Without lab data, it's hard to compare results or share them with a buyer, landlord or insurer.

Ask whether samples go to an independent lab and whether you get a written report.

Independent AirCare 365 inspector
Independent AirCare 365 inspector

Free inspections are rarely free. Independence is what's worth paying for.

AirCare 365 · Bay Area

Want real numbers for your home?

Inspection, lab-analyzed air samples and a digital report. $520 online, $0 today.

What an independent inspection includes

AirCare 365 doesn't sell remediation. An AirCheck ($595) includes a visual inspection, moisture, humidity and thermal readings, included air sampling, independent laboratory analysis and a digital report.

Booking online saves $75.

Real Bay Area pricesAIRCARE 365

$0 today. Pay only when a visit happens.

AirCheck

$520

at the visit · 1 visit

AirCare 365

$437.50

per visit · 2 visits / yr

Premium

$405

per visit · 4 visits / yr

Want measured information about your home?

AirCare 365 provides mold inspection and mold and indoor air quality testing across the Bay Area.

Sources

Serving San Francisco, San Mateo, Menlo Park, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Oakland, Fremont and the rest of the Bay Area.

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