Independent mold inspections. The truth, on the record.
For homeowners, buyers, realtors, and attorneys who need the truth about mold — not a sales pitch. 10+ years, independent and fully insured, with five-star Google reviews. We find the moisture, verify with accredited labs, and hand you a clear, defensible report — because we only assess, we never remediate, so our findings are never for sale.
Response in ~1 business hour · No obligation · Reports in 24–48 hrs
- Florida Licensed Mold Assessor
- Insured · GL + E&O
- Independent · Assessment-Only
- 10+ Years Experience
10+
Years experience
5.0★
Google reviews
Insured
GL + E&O
24–48 hrs
Report turnaround
If something feels off, it's worth checking.
Most calls start with one of these. None of them mean the worst — they mean it's time for a clear, independent look.
Diagnostics for every mold and moisture question.
Mold Inspections
An independent, documented evaluation of accessible areas, moisture readings, and any visible or suspected mold — with clear next steps.
Learn moreMold Testing & Sampling
Air and surface sampling with accredited-lab analysis and plain-language interpretation — as part of a real investigation, not in place of one.
Learn moreMoisture Intrusion Investigations
Source-focused moisture diagnostics that follow water through the building envelope and systems — the step most likely to prevent recurring mold.
Learn moreMold Assessment & Remediation Protocols
A documented assessment plus, where warranted, a written remediation protocol defining scope, containment, and clearance criteria — independent of the remediation contractor.
Learn morePost-Remediation Verification
Independent post-remediation clearance: visual verification, moisture confirmation, and optional clearance sampling against defined criteria.
Learn moreCommercial Mold Inspections
Independent commercial moisture and mold assessments scaled for occupied, multi-unit, and larger properties, with documentation for owners and managers.
Learn moreReal Estate Mold Inspections
Transaction-focused, independent inspections that give buyers, sellers, and agents documented facts and clear next steps on their timeline.
Learn moreIndoor Air Quality Services
Building-science IAQ evaluations focused on humidity, ventilation, moisture, and mold-related conditions — informational, never a medical assessment.
Learn moreThe company inspecting your property shouldn't profit from the repair.
When one company both decides how much work is needed and gets paid to do it, there's a built-in conflict of interest. Sterling is assessment-only.
- We assess and document — we do not sell remediation.
- Our recommendations reflect your property, not a repair invoice.
- We can independently verify another company's remediation.
- In Florida, assessor and remediator roles are meant to stay separate.
Find the moisture. Understand the mold. Know what to do next.
A calm, methodical investigation — not a sales visit.
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Discuss
We review your concerns, the property's history, and any water events.
- 2
Investigate
We assess accessible areas with moisture, humidity, and thermal diagnostics.
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Sample if warranted
We recommend lab sampling only when it will answer a real question.
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Report
You get documented findings, photos, and clear next steps.
Thermal imaging finds moisture the naked eye misses.
Drag the slider — infrared reveals the cold signature of hidden moisture behind a wall that looks perfectly normal. It's the difference between guessing and knowing.
Infrared thermal imaging
Reveals temperature differences that can indicate hidden moisture.
Moisture meters
Measure dampness in building materials, pin and pinless.
Hygrometer
Tracks indoor humidity — a key driver of Florida mold.
Air & surface sampling
Accredited-lab analysis, used when it answers a real question.
Mold isn't a surface problem. It's a moisture problem.
Explore the zones we investigate on every inspection — where Florida homes hide moisture, and why finding the source is what actually solves it.
Tap a zone to explore
Attic & roof deck
High riskWarm, humid air rises and condenses on cool roof sheathing. Bath fans venting into the attic and undersized ventilation drive recurring growth here.
Built for everyone who needs an honest read.
Homeowners
Clear answers when you notice an odor, a stain, or a leak.
Buyers & sellers
Independent, timeline-aware inspections during a transaction.
Realtors & managers
Documentation that protects deals and tenants.
Commercial owners
Low-disruption assessments for larger, occupied buildings.
Remediation contractors
Independent post-remediation verification and clearance.
Attorneys & insurers
Objective findings, documented for the record.
From Vero Beach to Boca Raton.
Across Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Palm Beach Counties — with local knowledge of the moisture conditions each community faces.
Understand mold and moisture — without the scare tactics.
What does a mold inspection include?
A plain-language walkthrough of what a Florida mold inspection actually covers — the visual assessment, moisture and thermal diagnostics, when sampling is used, and what you receive.
Read article Florida mold inspection fundamentalsMold inspection vs. mold testing
Inspection and testing are not the same thing. Here is what each one does, when testing actually helps, and why sampling alone is not an investigation.
Read article Florida mold inspection fundamentalsMold assessor vs. mold remediator: why independence matters
Florida separates the roles of assessing mold and remediating it. Here's what each does, why the distinction protects you, and what 'independent' really means.
Read articleBuilt on trust, not scare tactics.
Homeowners, buyers, realtors, and attorneys choose Sterling for one reason: an honest, documented read on mold — with no pressure and nothing to upsell.
Independent
Assessment-only. We never remediate, so our findings are never for sale.
Licensed & insured
Florida-licensed mold assessor, carrying GL and E&O coverage.
Defensible reports
Lab-verified, plain-English documentation — in 24–48 hours.
Straight answers to what people ask most.
More in our full FAQ and learning center.
A mold inspection is a visual and instrument-assisted evaluation of a property's moisture conditions and any visible or suspected mold. Sterling assesses accessible areas, takes moisture and humidity readings, uses thermal imaging, documents findings with photos, and explains whether sampling or further investigation is warranted.
Ready for clear answers about moisture and mold?
Request an inspection or call Sterling. We explain what we find, what it means, and what to do next — with no remediation upsell.