You should consider a mold test if you notice a musty odor, visible staining, a history of water damage, or allergy-like symptoms that improve when you leave the house. Red Stag Inspections' mold testing costs $200, which includes the outdoor control sample, plus $55 per indoor sample, and we recommend at least one indoor sample per level of the home.
Colorado's dry climate does not make homes immune to mold. Roof leaks, plumbing leaks, finished basements, and poorly ventilated bathrooms can all create the moisture mold needs to grow, often in places you cannot see.
Common signs you may need a mold test
- A musty or earthy odor, especially in basements, crawl spaces, or closets
- Water stains on ceilings, walls, or around windows
- A history of water damage, flooding, or plumbing leaks
- Visible growth or discoloration on drywall, grout, or wood
- Peeling paint or warped materials that suggest ongoing moisture
- Allergy-like symptoms that improve when you leave the home
- A finished basement or crawl space in a home you are buying
How mold testing works
Mold spores are always present in outdoor air, so a useful mold test compares the inside of the home to the outside. We take an outdoor control sample and then indoor air samples, and a lab analyzes each one. The results show whether indoor mold levels are elevated compared to outdoors and which types of mold are present.
How much does mold testing cost in Colorado?
Red Stag Inspections' mold testing is $200, which includes the outdoor control sample, plus $55 per indoor sample. We recommend at least one indoor sample for each level of the home. For example, a two-story home with a basement would typically need three indoor samples: $200 + (3 × $55) = $365.
Mold testing vs. particle ID testing
If you are dealing with allergies, dust, or odors but are not sure mold is the cause, particle ID testing may be a better fit. It identifies a wider range of particles in the air and dust, including mold spores, pollen, pet dander, fibers, and soot. Particle ID testing is $200, which includes the outdoor control sample, plus $80 per indoor sample. Compare our indoor air quality tests.
Concerned about mold? Call (303) 351-1045 or request a free quote.
Frequently asked questions
How much does mold testing cost in Colorado?
Red Stag Inspections' mold testing costs $200, which includes the outdoor control sample, plus $55 per indoor sample.
How many mold samples do I need?
We recommend at least one indoor sample for each level of the home. A two-story home with a basement would typically need three indoor samples, for a total of $365.
What are the signs that I need a mold test?
Common signs include a musty odor, water stains, a history of water damage, visible growth, peeling paint or warped materials, and allergy-like symptoms that improve when you leave the home.
Why is an outdoor control sample needed?
Mold spores are always present outdoors. The outdoor control sample provides a baseline so the lab can tell whether mold levels inside the home are elevated.
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