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. 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 Same day – 24 hrs
- FL Licensed Mold Assessor · MRSA5798
- Insured · GL + E&O
- Independent · Assessment-Only
- 10+ Years Experience
What's going on in your home?
Pick what fits best — we'll tee up a quick, no-obligation quote for exactly that. Not sure? Any of these gets you to a licensed assessor.
- Visible mold or stainingDiscoloration, spots, or growth you can see.Get a quote
- Musty smellA damp, earthy odor that won't clear.Get a quote
- Recent leak or water eventA roof, plumbing, or appliance leak — recent or past.Get a quote
- Buying or selling a homeAn independent read during a transaction.Get a quote
- Air quality concernsHumidity, stuffiness, or comfort worries.Get a quote
- Post-remediation checkIndependent clearance after remediation.Get a quote
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.
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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.
Every inspection pairs calibrated instruments with building-science judgment. Here’s the toolkit that turns a hunch into documented evidence.
Moisture meters
Measure dampness deep inside building materials — the fastest way to trace where water is actually sitting.
Infrared thermal imaging
Reveals temperature differences that can flag hidden moisture.
Hygrometer
Tracks indoor humidity — a key driver of Florida mold.
Air & surface sampling
Accredited-lab analysis, used only when it answers a real question about what's present and where.
What you receive
Then you receive the documents
An inspection is two hours in your house. What lasts is the file — and we publish every section of it before you pay, which nobody else in this market does.
See every section of every documentPublished prices. Nothing added later.
Most mold companies make you call to find out what anything costs, and a remediation company will look for free — because that visit is a sales call. Sterling publishes both packages in full: no trip fees, no per-room charges, no equipment surcharges, and nothing to upsell you afterward.
Mold remediation in Florida commonly runs from several hundred dollars for a small contained area to well over ten thousand for multi-room or HVAC contamination. An independent assessment is what tells you which of those you are actually facing — and often that no remediation is warranted at all.
Basic Mold Inspection
Answers: “Do I have a moisture or mold problem, and where is it coming from?”
- You can already see or smell something and want it identified
- You had a leak, spill, or roof issue and want to know what it left behind
- You want a professional read before spending money on repairs
Premium Indoor Air Quality Inspection
Answers: “What exactly is in my air, how bad is it, and can I prove it to someone else?”
- Someone in the home has ongoing respiratory symptoms and you want data
- You are buying or selling and need documentation a third party will accept
- You are filing an insurance claim or in a dispute with a landlord or builder
Both cover properties up to 2,500 sq ft; add $50 per additional 500 sq ft. Commercial and specialty scopes quoted individually.
Compare both packagesMold 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.
The methodology does not change. What matters about it depends entirely on why you are asking.
Homeowners
Clear answers when you notice an odor, a stain, or a leak.
Learn moreBuyers & sellers
Independent, timeline-aware inspections during a transaction.
Learn moreRealtors & agents
Documentation that resolves a deal instead of killing it.
Learn moreProperty managers & HOAs
Objective records that end tenant disputes.
Learn moreRemediation contractors
Independent post-remediation verification and clearance.
Learn moreAttorneys & insurers
Objective findings, documented for the record.
Learn moreFrom 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.
- Port St. LucieSt. Lucie County8 services
- Fort PierceSt. Lucie County8 services
- StuartMartin County8 services
- Jensen BeachMartin County8 services
- Palm CityMartin County8 services
- Hobe SoundMartin County8 services
- Vero BeachIndian River County8 services
- JupiterPalm Beach County8 services
- Palm Beach GardensPalm Beach County8 services
- West Palm BeachPalm Beach County8 services
- Boynton BeachPalm Beach County8 services
- Delray BeachPalm Beach County8 services
- Boca RatonPalm Beach County8 services
Sterling Mold Inspections serves 13 cities across four counties, from Vero Beach in the north south to Boca Raton. Each marker on the map links to that city’s service-area page. Full list:
- Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County — 8 services
- Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County — 8 services
- Stuart, Martin County — 8 services
- Jensen Beach, Martin County — 8 services
- Palm City, Martin County — 8 services
- Hobe Sound, Martin County — 8 services
- Vero Beach, Indian River County — 8 services
- Jupiter, Palm Beach County — 8 services
- Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County — 8 services
- West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County — 8 services
- Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County — 8 services
- Delray Beach, Palm Beach County — 8 services
- Boca Raton, Palm Beach County — 8 services
Understand mold and moisture — without the scare tactics.
Florida mold inspection fundamentalsWhat 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.
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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.
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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 articleLicensed, insured, and independent by design.
No scare tactics and nothing to upsell — just a conflict-free, documented read on mold you can put on the record.
Clients from Vero Beach to Boca Raton
Florida Licensed Mold Assessor
MRSA5798
Florida requires the assessor license number on advertising and reports (Ch. 468, Part XVI).
Verify on DBPRInsured · GL + E&O
General liability and errors-and-omissions coverage stand behind every assessment.
Independent by design
Florida law (F.S. 468.8419) keeps the mold assessor and the remediator separate on the same project — Sterling only assesses, so our findings are never shaped by a repair we'd be paid to perform.
10+ years of Florida building science
A decade-plus of moisture, HVAC, and mold experience across Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County properties.
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.