Mold spores are found everywhere in Metro Vancouver outside air. The problem starts when the mold spores begin to grow inside our home or workplace. Often all that is needed is a moisture source. Mold exposure can cause minor allergic reactions to severe health issues. ABM Environmental specializes in detecting, evaluating, and solving mold problems throughout Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in residential houses, condos, offices and commercial buildings.

What a mold inspection includes

An ABM Environmental mold inspection is a systematic investigation of the building, not a quick look at the visible mold. Our certified inspector examines the areas of concern and the places mold typically hides in Metro Vancouver buildings. We use thermal imaging and moisture meters to locate moisture that cannot be seen, because moisture is always the cause and it must be found before the mold can be dealt with permanently. Where it will help, we collect air or surface samples for laboratory analysis to identify the mold types and quantify the level of contamination.

You receive a written Inspection Report that explains what we observed, the diagnostic and laboratory data, the cause of the problem and our recommendations — in plain language you can act on or hand to a contractor, landlord, strata council or lawyer.

How much does a mold inspection cost?

The cost of a mold inspection is based on the size of the building or the assessment area, and on the number of samples sent for laboratory analysis. A localised problem in one room can take as little as 30 minutes on site; a complete building survey can take one to two hours or more. Often our recommendations are things a homeowner can safely do themselves at no cost. Our objective is always the lowest-cost option that solves the problem and makes the affected area safe again, and in most cases a proper assessment saves you money by making sure the right scope of work is recommended before anyone starts tearing out walls. Call (604) 568-5177 for a free phone consultation and a firm quote or complete the online assessment form to book.

When should you book a mold inspection?

• You can see mold but do not know what caused it or how far it extends.
• There is a musty odour but no visible mold.
• Someone in the building has symptoms that improve when they are away from it.
• You are buying or selling a home and the home inspector has flagged mold or moisture.
• A previous clean-up was done and you want to confirm it was effective.
• A landlord, tenant, strata council or insurer needs independent documentation.

Why choose an independent inspector

ABM Environmental is a BBB Accredited Business and our inspectors are qualified through extensive experience, training and certifications. Our inspections are independent: we tell you what we find and what it will take to fix it, and we put it in writing. Reports are 100% confidential and are never released to anyone without your permission.