Mold, air quality and environmental testing FAQ.

A Clean Air Detective mold inspection costs $250. The inspection includes moisture mapping, infrared screening, photos, a detailed report, and recommendations, with attic and crawl-space inspection where safely accessible. Laboratory samples are optional and priced separately at $60 each. Larger commercial or multi-area projects may require custom pricing.

Yes. You can book the $250 mold inspection without adding air, swab, or tape samples. Sampling is optional and should help answer a specific question about the property. We discuss sampling needs and locations during the inspection.

Mold air, swab, and tape samples cost $60 each at Clean Air Detective. Each indoor air sample, outdoor comparison sample, or surface sample counts separately. In the mold inspection calculator, sample charges are added to the $250 inspection fee.

The $250 inspection plus two air samples costs $370; with three air samples it costs $430; with five it costs $550. Each of these air-sample counts includes one outdoor comparison sample. These totals exclude expedited service. Use the mold inspection and testing calculator to add samples and see an itemized estimate. The final quote is confirmed before work begins.

Expedited mold lab results cost an additional $20 per sample for next-business-day service. The fee applies to all selected samples. For example, a $250 inspection with three $60 samples and three $20 expedited fees totals $490. Service is subject to laboratory availability and submission deadlines; weekends and holidays are excluded. This timing applies to lab results, with completed report timing confirmed separately.

Mold samples collected by Clean Air Detective are sent to an independent third-party laboratory for analysis. We provide the laboratory results with a written explanation and recommendations based on the inspection findings. Read about our air quality testing process.

Clean Air Detective includes an outdoor control sample as a comparison for indoor mold air samples. Our air-sampling options start with one indoor sample in the area of concern and one outdoor comparison sample, for two samples total. Additional indoor samples can be added to compare selected areas of the home.

The two-sample option includes one indoor sample and one outdoor control. The Typical three-sample option includes two indoor samples, usually one in the affected area and one elsewhere in the home, plus one outdoor control. The Thorough five-sample option includes four indoor samples across selected areas plus one outdoor control. These are planning options; sampling needs and locations are discussed during the inspection.

Your inspection report documents findings, photos, and recommendations. When samples are collected, independent laboratory results are included with a written explanation. Results are considered alongside visible conditions, moisture readings, and the property history; a sample cannot describe every area or every condition in a building.

Standard lab turnaround is three days. Confirm the current timing when scheduling. Expedited mold lab results are available for an additional $20 per sample for next-business-day service, subject to laboratory availability and submission deadlines. Weekends and holidays are excluded, and delivery of the completed inspection report is confirmed separately.

Clean Air Detective provides independent inspection and testing and does not sell mold remediation or asbestos abatement. Separating assessment from cleanup reduces the conflict of interest: our role is to document conditions and explain findings, not sell the work to remove them. Learn about our inspection approach.

Yes. Clean Air Detective is locally owned, and I live and work here in Oklahoma. As the owner, I take pride in serving my community with independent inspections, clear explanations, and straightforward service. I serve Norman, Oklahoma City, and surrounding communities.

An inspection looks for visible concerns, moisture, and conditions that may support mold growth. Testing involves collecting air or surface samples for laboratory analysis. They provide different information and may be used together, depending on the concern.

No. Testing should answer a specific question. When mold growth is already visible, sampling is often unnecessary to establish that mold is present. An inspection can help document the concern and identify moisture conditions that need attention.

Depending on the property and concern, inspections can include moisture meters, infrared imaging, air sampling equipment, borescopes, and visual documentation.

Air sampling can be useful after water damage, when there are musty odors or indoor air concerns, or as part of post-remediation verification.

Yes. Residential, rental, commercial, and real-estate properties can be inspected and tested.

Yes. Licensed asbestos inspection and bulk material sampling are available. Clean Air Detective does not perform asbestos abatement.

Yes. Your inspection report provides a written record of the conditions observed, along with photos and laboratory results when samples are collected. This information can help you explain your concerns to your insurance company. Coverage depends on your policy and your insurer’s review.

That’s okay. Tell us what you’re noticing—such as a musty odor, a past leak, or a concern about building materials—and we can help explain your options. Choose “Ask a Question / Not Sure Which Service” on our contact form.