Benji CarterRecently, my grandmother gave me one of her properties. And as I like coming up with ways to earn passive income, I knew it would be good for me to lease it. But as I went inside, I was surprised by the odor, leaks, and allergy triggers I encountered.
Spoiler alert: there’s mold all over the place! I wasn’t in a position to complain about it, but I thought this would be a financial stress for sure. I know I couldn’t call just any mold inspection company in Charlotte if they weren’t responsive, reasonable, and efficient.
This is why it took me weeks to find experts I can trust. But eventually, I completed my list of reliable inspectors in town. If you’re ever in a similar situation, save yourself the trouble by checking out a review of my top picks below.
1. SERVPRO of South Mecklenburg County
Address: 3440 Toringdon Way #205
Phone: +1 704 840 6112, [email protected]
Business hours:
- Open 24 hours
SERVPRO of South Mecklenburg County offers removal, remediation (elimination and prevention), and inspection of mold in Charlotte.
This company also offers many other services, such as dealing with water, fire, and storm damage, as well as construction and general and specialty cleaning. In my opinion, this makes it a one-stop inspection hub.
Moreover, it can cater to both residential and commercial clients, so I reckon it can adapt to most project sizes.
Not only that, but I also dig that you can call its team anytime during the day—including moldy weekends and holidays! In my book, this speaks volumes about the team’s dedication and reliability.
Yet, there was a client who told me about the time the inspector arrived late. While this can be inevitable, I feel that this company still has room to improve in ensuring the team arrives at the site as promptly as possible.
11/10 Stars
“If I could give 11/10 stars I would! Ryan and his team went over and beyond! We had a major accident of toxic lawn chemicals that got all over our carpet, and leaving a horrendous smell in our house! Ryan not only made it seamless but he gave me the best advice on how to move forward and his team was able to come as soon as the next day! Not only did the carpets look immaculate the smell was completely gone! THANK GOD! I was traveling for work and made me feel extremely comfortable and taken care of throughout the entire process! I would 100000 percent use him and his team again! Highly recommend great service great price! Thank you team!”
-Ms. Caroline Grosso, Google Review
Amazing
“One word DaQuan!!!!! The level of service he provided was beyond AMAZING!!! It’s hard when you experience a loss, but to have someone truly care and help you pick up the pieces step by step and make it easy, is so very important. From explaining the process throughly to listening to all my concerns…….I felt heard, supported, and I am grateful. Thank you so much DaQuan!! You are truly the best of the best!! Servpro has a customer for life because of you!”
-Ms. Lillian Sellers, Google Review
2. Carolina Mold Experts
Phone: +1 704 998 1492, [email protected]
Business hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sat-Sun: Closed
Looking for an eco-conscious option? What I admire most about Carolina Mold Experts is that it takes pride in preferring to use green products for its mold inspection in Charlotte and its surrounding areas.
In addition, its team has been working in construction since the 1980s, so I bet the inspectors already have extensive knowledge in mold remediation.
This company also provides crawl space cleaning and vapor barriers (materials that block moisture from passing through walls or floors) with annual mold inspections. I believe this is highly convenient, especially for those who own multiple properties.
Moreover, I like that its online contact form is quite straightforward. It only asks your name, email, and phone number before you can input your inquiry.
However, I noticed that it has a tighter-knit team compared to some of its competitors. In my view, this can limit the team’s availability for urgent calls.
Timely, Professional, and Reliable
“I am so grateful I found Nick! Nick was patient and thorough in explaining his process and the reasons for it. It brought me a huge peace of mind to know that I was working with someone who cared to do a good and detailed job just like it was his own. Nick and his crew are timely, professional, and reliable. David put me in contact with the right people and made the process easier to manage. I can’t say enough good things about Carolina Mold Experts and how they take care of their customers!! Thank you!!”
-Ms. Silvana Lewis, Google Review
Wonderful and Extremely Thorough
“Wonderful and extremely thorough company. Needed their help and they got us on their schedule immediately Nick and David are experts in this field and will use them again. Woukd recommend them to everyone!”
-Ms. Katie Higgins, Google Review
3. Mold Inspection & Testing
Phone: +1 704 457 9255, [email protected]
Business hours:
- Mon-Sat: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sun: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Mold Inspection & Testing’s mold inspector has been in the industry for over 25 years. One of his previous experiences was at a church where he helped assess its mold because the people there were having allergic symptoms.
A past client I spoke with also raved about how informative he was. While other inspectors preyed on her lack of knowledge on the subject, he carefully explained what levels of mold are acceptable in indoor environments.
It’s convenient for me that this service is fully independent too! The company doesn’t make a profit from remediation, so I feel the inspector can provide an unbiased opinion. Basically, he doesn’t have an incentive to exaggerate how bad the mold is.
That said, I recommend opening up about all of your expectations during the initial consultation. A client told me that during the inspection at her place, she had expected the use of thermal imaging cameras, but these weren’t available at that time.
Fast and Professional
“MIT was great to work with. Fast and professional they provided great value to me to ensure my tenants were safe. The knowledge and education they provided me in the process was invaluable. Im grateful for their help and will use them again should the need arise.”
-Mr. Justin Tinsley, Google Review
Friendly, Professional, and Helpful
“I would recommend. They scheduled promptly when they heard our problem. Gave us a lot of good information and we’re friendly, professional and ultimately really help us out.”
-Ms. Karen Lewandowski, Google Review
4. Mold Assessment Group
Address: 5960 Fairview Rd Suite 400
Phone: +1 704 295 1849, [email protected]
Business hours:
- Open 24 hours
Mold Assessment Group is a leading option for mold inspections in Charlotte. Not only has it been in business since 2005, but I think it’s incredible that its founder has over 3 decades of environmental and indoor air quality expertise.
The pros here are trained hygienists who conduct thorough inspections and precise testing to identify mold in a residential or commercial space.
Another thing I’m pressed by is that they guarantee the use of advanced equipment to ensure the testing is as non-invasive as possible. If your property is already in a fragile state, I bet you don’t want heavy hands dealing with it.
A client also raved to me about the team’s detailed reporting. Besides lab data, I appreciate that it includes visuals or photos to make everything easier to understand.
This company takes complex or big inspections too, so I reckon it’s highly adaptable to most spaces and mold concerns.
Just note that its pricing can be higher than some smaller, local firms. I reckon it still depends on the specific services you need, though. For me, it’s best to consider other factors alongside costs, so you can make a more informed decision.
Absolutely Incredible
“Nick was absolutely incredible. From the moment we moved into our new house we knew there was an issue. He did multiple tests, the entire time taking the time to educate me on any and all questions I had, and his report was outstandingly thorough. His work was instrumental in us being able to get released from our lease and restart our lives in a healthier home for our family. Could not give any higher praise!”
-Mr. Addison Delahunty, Google Review
Very Nice, Honest, and Pleasant
“Nick was so helpful and answered all my questions. He explained everything thoroughly and completely, and promptly responded to calls and voicemails. Very nice, honest, pleasant, and all-around great guy to deal with. I would recommend Mold Assessment Group to everyone. Thank you, Nick!”
-Ms. Elizabeth Wilson, Google Review
5. Americas Choice Inspections
Address: 7301 Carmel Executive Park Dr Ste 304
Phone: +1 704 389 5251, [email protected]
Business hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sat-Sun: Closed
Americas Choice Inspections has been doing inspections since 1998, so I reckon it’s already got tons of loyal clients.
This company helps sellers, buyers, and commercial owners ensure their properties are safe and clean through proper mold testing. More specifically, it uses an air quality test to examine your home for possible mold spores.
Other than that, I love that its reports are organized. They’ll show a breakdown of the mold types, as well as their concentration levels and potential health risks.
I also find this company reliable since it provides numerous extra inspections for termites and pests, sprinkler systems, pools and spas, and drone roof inspections. If you need multiple services for one property, I think you might not need to call a different option.
Although, a client I had a chat with mentioned that the inspector had some delays in responding to his questions. While this can be a one-off situation, I suggest keeping an open line or trying other communication channels if this happens.
Quick Response
“Quick response and appt to do an inspection for mold that threatened a deal. The report came back within 5 days and showed no sign of abnormality putting the buyer in a confident position to move forward.”
-Ms. Beth Williams, Google Review
Very Professional and Prompt
“I am a realtor licensed in both NC and SC and have used Americas Choice Inspections for both my buyers and sellers and have had the recent experience of using them for the purchase of my new home which was New Construction. I cannot say enough about how professional and prompt they have been. I highly recommend Jay Strause as well as David Bumgardner as the inspectors. Arvil Price the owner has worked diligently with me with providing my clients with top quality service and has made every effort to accommodate my client’s schedule. I have had two instances in the last 12 months where my buyers purchased new construction homes and were told that they did not need a home inspection because it was a new home. Both of these homes required their roofs to be replaced due to the fact that they were installed vertically rather than diagonal and this in turn made the roof warranty null and void. I highly recommend Americas Choice Inspections whether it comes to Pre-Dry Wall Inspections, Radon Test, Air Quality Test, Mold Test or a routine home inspection you can’t go wrong.”
-Ms. Minnie High, Google Review
