Swab Testing

Same-day and next-day appointments are usually available across our Burien 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. Sloped lots — which are common across Burien's hillside neighborhoods — create conditions where rainwater and groundwater migrate laterally through the soil and collect along the uphill foundation wall. When crawl space vapor barriers are aged, torn, or absent, this moisture load transfers directly into the crawl space environment, elevating humidity and creating the conditions mold needs to establish on floor joists, insulation, and subfloor sheathing. Properties on the steeper grades near Seahurst and Three Tree Point are particularly susceptible, and we recommend proactive crawl space inspections for any home on a hillside lot that hasn't been assessed in the past few years.

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