Moisture Detection

Same-day and next-day appointments are usually available across our San Jose 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.

Both Coyote Creek and the Guadalupe River have histories of significant flooding in San Jose, with the 2017 Coyote Creek flood affecting thousands of properties in the Berryessa and Rock Springs neighborhoods as one of the most recent large-scale events. Properties that experienced flooding during these events — and many that did not flood directly but sit within the groundwater influence zone of these waterways — carry elevated mold risk in below-grade spaces, crawl spaces, and lower-level wall assemblies. Flood moisture that was not fully remediated at the time of an event continues to support mold growth for years afterward, and properties that changed ownership since a flood event may have no visible record of the original damage. We recommend any property within the flood corridors of either waterway receive a thorough moisture and mold assessment regardless of apparent current condition.

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 Jose fall within the standard industry range of $300 to $600, with a clear quote provided before any work begins.