Real Estate Mold Inspections
Independent answers that protect the transaction.
Short answer
Real estate mold inspections give buyers, sellers, and agents an independent, documented read on a property's moisture and mold conditions during a transaction. Sterling works within transaction timelines, focuses on facts rather than alarm, and provides clear findings and next steps — and, under Florida's 12-month rule, has no remediation to sell on that property.
Also called: pre-purchase mold inspection, home buyer mold inspection, mold inspection before buying a house
What this service investigates
- Visible or suspected mold noted during the sale
- Moisture from prior leaks or deferred maintenance
- Humidity and HVAC-related conditions
- Concerns raised by a general home inspection
Who needs it
- Homebuyers doing due diligence
- Sellers who want to get ahead of surprises
- Real estate agents protecting a deal
- Investors evaluating a property
- FL Licensed Mold Assessor · MRSA5798
- FL Licensed Mold Remediator · MRSR5761
- IICRC Certified Water Restoration Tech
- NORMI-Certified Assessor & Remediator
- Insured · GL + E&O
- Independent Inspections · FL 12-Month Rule
What's included — and what isn't
Clear scope, honestly stated.
Included
- Independent, non-invasive assessment of accessible areas
- Moisture, humidity, and thermal diagnostics
- Sampling when it adds real value to the decision
- Documentation suited to the transaction and its timeline
Not included
- Remediation
- A verdict that a home is "mold-free" or "safe"
- Legal advice
A calm, methodical process.
Step 1: Coordinate
We schedule to fit inspection periods and closing timelines.
Step 2: Assess
We evaluate accessible areas and moisture conditions.
Step 3: Document
You receive clear, factual findings and photos.
Step 4: Advise
We explain next steps so you can make an informed decision.
Thermal imaging reveals hidden moisture.
Drag the slider — infrared exposes the cold signature of moisture behind a wall that looks perfectly normal. It's the difference between guessing and knowing.
Methods & equipment
- Moisture meters
- Infrared thermal camera
- Hygrometer
- Sampling when warranted
What you receive
- Written report with photos and readings
- Clear findings and recommended next steps
- Timeline-aware turnaround
Typical timing
We work within transaction timelines and complete the on-site assessment in a visit, with the report following promptly.
Pricing
The same published prices as any inspection: Basic $400, Premium $700, samples from $175 each. A contract deadline does not change the price, and rush laboratory processing, when you need it, is passed through at the lab fee.
Real Estate Mold Inspections — questions
It is worth considering when there are odors, past leaks, visible discoloration, humidity concerns, or when a general inspection flags moisture. An independent inspection gives you documented facts before you decide.
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Mold Inspections
An independent, documented evaluation of accessible areas, moisture readings, and any visible or suspected mold — with clear next steps.
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Mold 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.
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Moisture Intrusion Investigations
Source-focused moisture diagnostics that follow water through the building envelope and systems — the step most likely to prevent recurring mold.
Learn moreReal Estate Mold Inspections by city
Local real estate mold inspections pages for the communities Sterling serves — from the Treasure Coast to Palm Beach County.
What you receive
See what this service produces
Every inspection ends in a written assessment, and where sampling is involved, an accredited laboratory analysis with a licensed interpretation. Published in full.
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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.