--- title: Indoor Air Quality Testing | Home-Probe, Inc. description: An indoor air quality / mold test will give you the peace of mind to know that your home is a safe place for you and your family. Schedule an inspection today. --- Specialty Inspections # Indoor Air Quality / Mold Testing  The term "mold" is charged when it comes to buying a home, particularly when it wasn't discovered before purchase. Depending on risk tolerance and methodology, the remediation recommendations can be costly. Because it can form in less than 24 hours or be hidden behind finished surfaces, mold is not part of the scope of a typical home inspection. Understanding more about mold in objective terms can help buyers make an informed rather than an emotional decision on whether to invest the time and funds for a test. Mold is a natural and necessary part of the environment, and many people have encountered it in a living space of theirs at one time or another. Mold doesn’t mean your house is dirty or unkempt – it means there is a source of moisture that is feeding it. Some people are completely unaffected by mold in their home. And others with susceptibility to mold may experience health issues as a result. Proper indoor air quality testing can help a buyer determine whether to seek quotes for remediation. [![Schedule your inspection today!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/19936450/bbf9e268-def6-46c1-b291-fafce06a3f14.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/19936450/bbf9e268-def6-46c1-b291-fafce06a3f14) ![Man kneeling down inspecting water damage with possible mold growth on a white wall.](https://www.home-probe.com/hubfs/mold-inspection-inset.jpg) ## What’s Included in an Indoor Air Quality / Mold Test? We collect at least 3 samples to test for mold and other pollutants. We use spore traps to collect air samples from 2 different parts of the house (we will begin with the basement or lowest level and take one per level) and a control sample from outside the home. The samples are sent to an independent lab to be analyzed. The lab provides a detailed report of the findings and, if needed, recommendations on next steps for remediation. Mold testing results are available 48 business hours after testing. Additional samples and rushed results are available with an additional fee. [![Schedule your inspection today!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/19936450/bbf9e268-def6-46c1-b291-fafce06a3f14.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/19936450/bbf9e268-def6-46c1-b291-fafce06a3f14) ## Indoor Air Quality Testing FAQ +- ### How much is an Indoor Air Quality Test? A Home-Probe IAQ test is $265 for 2 samples from inside the home when scheduled with a home inspection. A stand-alone test is $365. Additional samples can be ordered. +- ### How do you test home indoor air quality? Home-Probe takes air samples using spore traps, which are sampling devices that capture airborne particles on an adhesive slide. When air is pulled through the device using a vacuum pump, spores and other airborne particles stick to the adhesive. Home-Probe ensures these samples are accurate and then sends them to an independent lab to be tested for mold and fungi. +- ### What happens if mold is found during a home inspection? A home inspector cannot diagnose a substance as "mold" without certain certifications. If Home-Probe sees evidence of mold in a home inspection, we will record it in our Non-Scope section of the report as a mold-like substance and recommend getting an expert involved. At that point, there is no need for the home inspector to conduct an IAQ screening test. +- ### Can I choose which areas are sampled? Yes. Let our office know which specific areas of the home you'd like tested. [![indoor-air-quality-testing-graphic](https://www.home-probe.com/hubfs/Sample%20Inspection%20Reports/Images/indoor-air-quality-testing-graphic.png) ](https://www.home-probe.com/hubfs/Sample%20Inspection%20Reports/PDFs/Indoor-Air-Quality-IAQ-Testing-Sample-Report.pdf) ## View Sample Inspection Report With Home-Probe, you'll receive a detailed analysis of the samples collected from an independent lab. We'll review this report and provide remediation recommendations, if necessary. [ View Report ](https://www.home-probe.com/hubfs/Sample%20Inspection%20Reports/PDFs/Indoor-Air-Quality-IAQ-Testing-Sample-Report.pdf) ## Additional Specialty Inspections To Consider ### Pool Inspection [ ### Thermal Imaging Learn More ](https://www.home-probe.com/thermal-imaging) ### CL100/Pest Inspection [ ### Radon Testing Learn More ](https://www.home-probe.com/radon-test) [ ### Sewer Scope Inspection Learn More ](https://www.home-probe.com/sewer-scope-service)