Swab Testing

Same-day and next-day appointments are usually available across our San Bernardino service area, with 24/7 emergency response for active leaks, recent water damage, or urgent real estate timelines. Standard scheduling runs 1 to 3 business days depending on availability.

Our certified mold inspectors assess bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, basements, attics, crawl spaces, HVAC components, and any area showing signs of past or current water issues. Thermal imaging and moisture meters identify hidden moisture behind walls and under floors.

Yes. San Bernardino's position at the foot of the San Bernardino Mountains means the city receives more precipitation than the broader Inland Empire, and properties on the northern and elevated edges of the city are periodically exposed to mountain runoff and higher soil moisture than the valley floor communities further south. During wet winters with significant mountain snowpack, snowmelt adds a sustained groundwater recharge component that keeps moisture levels elevated in the surrounding soils for weeks. Flash flooding along mountain tributary channels — which has historically affected neighborhoods in the foothills of San Bernardino — can introduce acute moisture intrusion events into lower-level spaces that persist in wall and floor assemblies long after the visible water has receded.

Pricing varies based on the size of the property, the scope of testing required, and whether any lab work is included. Most residential mold inspections in San Bernardino fall within the standard industry range of $300 to $600, with a clear quote provided before any work begins.

Air sampling, swab testing, tape lift testing, wall cavity sampling, and HVAC mold testing. The inspector recommends the right method on-site based on what's found. Samples go to a state-certified lab, with results typically back in 24 to 72 hours.

Mold needs water to grow, so finding the moisture source is what prevents the same problem from coming back after any cleanup. Moisture detection during the inspection identifies plumbing leaks, roof leaks, condensation issues, and humidity buildup that's feeding any growth.

Yes. Post-remediation verification confirms the remediation contractor's work succeeded and the space is safe to reoccupy. Because we don't perform remediation ourselves, the verification stays independent of the remediation contractor's interests, which is what insurers and tenants look for.