Inspection Fees

The fee structure detailed below is intended to give a general idea of what we charge. Our fees are as varied and flexible as the conditions we encounter, so our fee structure is not set in stone. A firm and very competitive quote for your inspection can be obtained by calling our office and providing honest detailed information about the property in and your specific needs and concerns.

A partial mold inspection of a residential property costs $250 for the inspection and $100.00 for each sample taken. Total fees are typically $500.00 to $800.00 depending on the number of samples taken. This option is best for an inspection of just one or two rooms that are suspected of having a mold problem. The mold inspection consists of a complete in-depth visual inspection of accessible areas by an experienced inspection. Several samples are taken, including two outdoor air sample. IAC2 certified mold inspectors use outdoor samples to determine if indoor spore levels are typical for the area or if they are concentrated and unusually high in your home. Our fee includes spore analysis, the mold inspection report and remediation recommendations. If deemed advisable (and with your permission), additional mold and spore samples may be taken for analysis at an additional cost of $100.00 each.

If you know that there are several areas of visible mold growth or water intrusion in your home and/or you or a family member is experiencing illness, you can have a full mold test conducted on the accessible areas of your residence. The fee is $400 for the inspection and $100.00 for each sample taken (six to ten samples will typically be obtained for testing). The total fee is around $1,000.00, which includes spore analysis, the lab report, mold inspection report and remediation recommendations.

Additional samples are needed for buildings that have a more severe mold problem. These include commercial or multi-unit properties up to 10,000 square feet, residences where the occupants are experiencing illness from hidden molds, or situations with legal issues requiring documentation. Typically 11 to 20 samples are taken at a fee of $100 per sample. This fee covers all analysis, the mold inspection report and remediation recommendations.

Allergen analysis of dust samples by ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immuno Sorbet Assay) for dog, cat, roach and dust mite allergens. Price is $125.00 per sample. Just let us know ahead of time.

We also offer speciation to determine the exact genus (and sometimes species) of molds and bacteria found at your property. This is done using viable fungal culture or even speciation by PCR genetic analysis. Speciation is recommended in legal cases and in cases of doctor-diagnosed fungal or bacterial infections. $150.00 per sample.

The LHI Analytical mold inspector with the testing equipment and experience to investigate a wide range of potential sources of indoor air quality problems. Are you suffering from sore throat, coughing, sneezing, headache, nausea or tiredness when in your home or work place? Do the symptoms subside when you’re away? Are you being bothered by unusual odors that do not appear to be from mold? If so, general indoor air quality problems may be the cause. Call for quote, typically around $1000.00 and up.

The test includes the placement of two E-perm devices, retrieval, and analysis. The report is available at the end of the screening test. LHI Analytical is one a select few home inspection companies in the state certified as a testing facility. This allows us the capability to turn around test results quicker with better quality control.
Testing of a typical single family residence costs about $125 to $175.00 per test.

Infrared Thermal Imaging "Quick Scan" is your best value from $95*
Every home owner or potential home owner has different inspection needs. From a basic infrared leak detection scan to a complete, whole house infrared thermal imaging scan with a detailed written report. Why pay full price for a thermal imaging inspection if there are no problems in your home!

This type of internal inspection includes a complete infrared scan of your home, complete double check with moisture meter and full written report including thermal imaging photos. A complete infrared report is an excellent way to save money during rectifications. With our complete report, you can supply the photos to appropriate contractors so they can go directly to the issue without needing to pull down other parts of your home to ‘find’ the source of the problem. We guarantee you will not find better value thermal imaging then our quick scan. Start at $300 for up to four bedrooms two baths.