Can someone be passionate about mold? Tyson at Bay Area Mold Pros is. I was impressed by Tyson's expertise, thorough testing and level of customer service from start to finish while dealing with a water remediation situation. I highly recommend using Tyson if you want to evaluate, understand and feel confident in the existence, impact and confirmed removal of mold. read more

Had a very good experience with Tyson. The inspection was thorough and the report was clear, well-written, and grounded in observable conditions. No speculation, no exaggeration -- just what was seen and how it should be interpreted. Communication was straightforward and responsive. I'd use them again and would recommend them to anyone who wants an objective, no-nonsense inspection. read more

Discovering mold in your home can be incredibly stressful, particularly when so-called "experts" give conflicting advice, leaving you unsure about how to safeguard your health and finances. Having Rick from Bay Area Mold Pros on our side was a significant relief. With his 40 years of experience as a contractor, Rick provided the insight and expertise we desperately needed. He guided us away from unnecessary and costly remediation, saving us tens of thousands of dollars. Moreover, his knowledge enabled us to assert ourselves when faced with pressure to overspend and to hold other contractors accountable when they tried to cut corners. I highly recommend meeting with his team before or during remediation to ensure you achieve the quality results you deserve. With Bay Area Mold Pros, we knew exactly what we were getting - AND they provided us so much more. read more

I would definitely recommend Bay Area mold pros to anyone that's looking for a home environment testing service. Tyson was great throughout the whole process. As he was taking samples around the home, we shared our concerns and he was very attentive. As new homeowners, we are pretty much amateurs when it comes to home renovations and maintenance/repairs. He took his time to carefully explain things to us which we didn't understand or had questions about, it showed he truly cared. He was also very thorough in his work. Glad to say, our results came back and we have peace of mind knowing we don't have to go through with any mold remediation! One less thing to spend money on. Thank you Tyson and Bay Area mold pros! read more

Great customer service all around. April in the office was very efficient and quick to respond to my inquiry and questions. Tyson in the field was very thorough and went the extra mile for my specific requests. I would definitely recommend this company. read more

Service is arranged quickly and done professionally. No fuss about it. Quality outfit without any conflict of interest because they only do testing and not remediation. read more

Couldn't more highly recommend Rick. Classy guy and also an absolute expert. Very grateful that my wife found him online.

Tyson and the team were thorough and on time. Tyson went above and beyond with follow up to help explain a tricky situation. I feel in good hands because they only do inspection and don't also do mitigation work. Highly recommend read more

April was so helpful, informative, kind, and quick to respond. She was able to book me an inspection in less than 24 hours upon calling, even though I called on a holiday weekend. She briefed me on the right protocol to prepare my unit for inspection, and made a very scary situation very straightforward and easy to understand. She was as informative as she was calming. I asked her a laundry list of questions and was impressed at how knowledgeable she was on the inspection process and what to expect. Most front office representatives I spoke to needed to consult their inspectors or engineers to answer my more technical questions but April resolved all of my questions and concerns. Very grateful I found April and Bay Area Mold Pros! read more

Tyson was great! Extremely professional, kind, and very knowledgeable. He sounded like an encyclopedia, truly a mold pro. Job was extremely well done and all aspects of the process were very efficient. read more

Tyson came and did such a thorough inspection. He was extremely informative and easy to talk to and really made my family and I feel safe with his diligent work. I cannot recommend a family owned business enough. Everyone we had interaction with with the mold pros was knowledgeable, extremely friendly and professional read more

Echoing the other reviews here - this is a wonderful company: -Extremely responsive -Easy to schedule -All payments and communication done digitally so easy to keep track of everything -Tyson went above and beyond to help us, make recommendations, and talk us through "next steps" so we could manage a tricky situation -Impartial and upstanding; we had to do multiple mold tests to ensure a problem was taken care of they were kind enough to discount the repeat tests -Highly recommend read more

The company claimed that they were unable to access many areas in my unit to test. In truth the man never asked to test any of the bedrooms. He only tested my living room using my ladder to see if there was water in the ceiling. The company "Pro" never asked about or suggested testing any area other than the single room they tested. I would have paid more if they thought additional testing of rooms was appropriate. This from a company that incorrectly stated that if a wall is not moist, there cannot be mold. I have taken several courses on mold and can refer anyone to the EPA website to read on mold. This statement was inaccurate. read more

After receiving many Yelp responses to my inquiry for mold inspection, I chose the Bay Area Mold Pros. It was absolutely the right choice. From the first point of contact to the end, the office staff and their inspector (Casey Bruce) exhibit every characteristics of professionalism. This company truly deserves the five star. I Highly recommend Bay Area Mold Pros. read more

Very thorough. They went through their findings from the lab and broke it down into everyday language.

Mr. Tyson Bruce showed up on time and conducted the mold inspection. He also provided valuable comments and recommendations based on the test results. Yes, I would recommend Mr. Bruce. read more

Tyson and Rick are true life savers, and the most competent inspectors and licensed contractors I have ever come across. Unfortunately I have had to deal with mold as a tenant and the inspection companies the property managerent hired, and Tyson and Rick are night and day after personally hiring them. Since they are also licensed contractors, they are extremely knowledgeable and have given invaluable information that other inspectors failed to give, which had a massive impact on home health and proper remediation. Their attention to detail and thoroughness provides the biggest gift, and that is peace of mind knowing that your home is safe, not safe and how to remedy. So many people do not take mold and home health seriously, or it can be really scary to confirm this and you may not want to know. But, know that mold can have neurological and multi-organ impact if not addressed and the problem grows (which it will). I promise it will be worth it to have the information you may be scared to find out for fear of costly remediation (it doesn't always have to be) or needing to move. You will feel better! Tyson and Rick thoroughly inspected the inside and outside of the property, the HVAC system (taking a sample before and after turning it on), underneath the unit to look at the insulation, and inspecting the roof to understand the leak. They are such kind people and their expertise has made all the difference. Some things to note before preparing for inspection and air samples: - Close all windows and turn off any air purifiers and dehumidifies in the house are least 24 hours before inspection. You might want to ask about how you are running your HVAC system prior as well. read more

Excellent, knowledgeable, reasonably-priced, local family business. They are all certified mold testing and abatement specialists, and can provide wide-ranging advice and expertise. read more

Was getting a lot of sinus and ear infections, and decided to find out if it was the house I was living in, or me. It was the house, toxic black mold at their highest readings, move out now, they said. My health didn't improve until I did, very nice people. read more

Amazing and thorough. I really appreciated the time Rick took to explain to me the situation with my mold. As knowledgable and professional as they come. read more

We had mold in our kitchen and needed to do testing after the mold remediation company cleaned it up. Rick was professional, very responsive and thorough. It was a breeze working with him during a stressful time. Appreciate you Rick! read more

If you're looking for a mold inspector or tester you can trust implicitly and who can explain why mold is present in a given setting from a construction-science perspective, contact Rick at Bay Area Mold Pros. Recently, I discovered a considerable amount of mold on some windows in my house and did an extensive online review of mold removal. I contacted several mold remediation companies and received estimates that ran the gamut in terms of scope and pricing. I have a deep background in technology, science, and research, and I pride myself on being able to get up to speed and analyze most any subject, but my head was spinning and I wasn't sure how to proceed. A friend of mine recommended Rick after he conducted a comprehensive assessment of the mold in her home, so I reached out to him to ask for some feedback. He responded right away and even offered to swing by the next day to take a look at my situation. I was prepared to pay him to do a full analysis, including measuring moisture levels and humidity, and taking air and swab samples. Long story short, he took the time to help me identify the best approach. Along the way, he dispelled some common myths about black mold (it's not just one type of mold), identified which situations are most appropriate for getting a lab report (mine wasn't), eased my concerns about the magnitude of my mold issue (it was relatively small), and answered my key questions about the proposals I had received (identified which services were the most important). He even said I didn't need to waste my money on his testing services. All I can say is, *WOW*. Oh, and did I mention that he also has 40+ years of experience in the construction industry (his company has an A+ rating by the BBB), personally bought and renovated over 30 Bay Area properties, built several homes from the ground up, worked as a licensed general contractor, and is certified/credentialed by the top national mold industry organizations? 'Nuff said. :) read more

I contacted Bay Area Mold Pros after a pipe leaked in my apartment. I had concerns and wanted more information regarding extent of damage and musty smells in my unit. Rick Bruce-owner communicated promptly and was able to make a same day appointment to test my home. He communicated throughout and arrived promptly, prepared and was professional. Rick was knowledgeable and tested effected areas with care. Rick facilitated same day labs and assured me my concerns were valid and provided feedback once he received the findings from mold testing. I am grateful to have hired Bay Area Mold Pros and to have worked with Rick. His vast knowledge, experience and expertise made me feel assured of my decision to explore issues further. I recommend Rick highly and appreciate the excellent service I received. read more

This review is a couple months overdue, but Rick was really amazing and I'm so glad I gave them a call. I had just started a lease in a rental home with what I suspected was a black mold issue in the kitchen and the landlord wasn't taking it seriously. It was so bad I was afraid to use the kitchen at all. Rick came out and confirmed my suspicions, and within a couple days sent me a very thorough report that got me out of the lease. He even offered to speak with the landlord directly if I couldn't get through to them. Professional, detail oriented, and a really nice guy too. read more

Amazing! I really learned so much about mold and how, often times, you can't see it or smell it. It really pays to get testing. Mold is very very dangerous to our health! The review was very professional and extensive. The guys are great, and are very responsive. I highly recommend them. read more

rick does extremely comprehensive mold testing and is super easy to work with. thanks to him, we know the concentrations of various types of mold throughout the house. he produced a report based on the lab results that was easy to understand and had actionable advice. also he was available to answer any questions. read more

We had an amazing experience working with Rick and Tyson. They were so easy to communicate with, very professional and knowledgeable, and generous with their time. We had to get multiple air sample tests done and they kindly offered us a discount after each one. They made a stressful mold situation a lot more manageable and we couldn't recommend them more highly. Thank you Rick and Tyson! read more

Rick is an incredible professional - he came to our house to inspect the mold in our bedroom and was able to give us an answer to what was happening. He took his time to make sure everything was properly tested and even checked other spots that were problematic. The report he provided us with afterwards was incredibly insightful and helpful when dealing with our landlord. He was super communicative, prompt and delivered the report on the timeline he had given us - one of the best professionals I've encountered. read more

Tyson was wonderful to work with. He came out the same day we called and answered all our questions and even worked quietly so our baby wouldn't wake up from his nap. We appreciated Tyson's thoughtfulness and thorough work and will absolutely be using him for our re-inspection work! read more

We wanted to get a mold inspection on a property we're about to buy, to make sure that there was no hidden mold problem. Given it was close to Thanksgiving, and we had a tight deadline, we were worried about finding an inspector in time. I left a message with Bay Area Mold Pros at 10pm, and Rick called me back at 9am the next morning saying he was available at noon! Rick was very thorough in his inspection, and pointed out potential problem areas and how to mitigate, such as running a dehumidifier and improving insulation / windows. As well as testing for spores, he checked for moisture behind walls and tiles, and examined several areas of the house. The report came back a few days later with no major problems, and Rick was quick to answer some questions we had with understanding it. Overall, Rick was incredibly helpful and super responsive - I'd highly recommend! read more

Rick is a joy to work with. His professionalism is very much appreciated, and his knowledge on buildings in SF really made me feel confident that I made the right choice in hiring him. Rick answered all my questions, did a thorough inspection of my apartment, and had the results with his recommendation within two business days as promised. Thanks again Rick! read more

Rick is a stand up guy. He couldn't come out and inspect my place, but he understood the urgency that I was in. I know for sure I have black mold due to a DIY test I ran and the maintenance guy, who had taken classes for this kind of thing, told me it was definitely black mold. I've been in and out of the doctors for months sick, missing work etc. Rick helped me out so much. He helped me find someone who could do it which was no easy task since the first agency he suggested wouldn't inspect the place due to conflict of interest. They had already tested the place because of complaints, but had not shared any results with me about it. Anyway, Rick helped me find someone else. He is a professional, compassionate, and efficient person and if I ever need another mold test, he's first on the list. read more

I had been dealing with a leak for quite some time and all the rain the Bay Area got recently certainly didn't help matters. I called multiple mold testing companies and many of them just seemed uninterested or almost like they hated their job. Bay Area Mold Pros instantly appeared as a diamond in the rough. I think I called them and got a voicemail but instantly got a text from them offering their services. They were super friendly and did their best to accommodate me. What I liked most is that they educated me on the importance of hiring a company that only does testing versus ones that do both testing and remediation. What made me decide to choose Bay Area Mold Pros is the fact that they are transparent and willing to explain the complicated test results rather than just taking your money and washing their hands clean once you have them. The technician that came out was super friendly and respectful of our home. I highly recommend these guys and will call them again if I ever need this service again. read more

Rick is saying that I am fake. Please check your records this is my real name. You did not arrive on time and was noticeably late making my senior mom wait when we could have went with another service. There was a discount offered and it was not applied to bill. I contacted you with a gentle reminder because sometimes people get busy and forget but the discount was never applied. read more

We had a great experience with Rick. When he visited, he took his time to clearly explain everything that he was doing and provided us with great feedback for what to do next. I would strongly recommended his services. read more

Wow! Super helpful. I just needed a bit of information and they provided it to me without trying to sell me something I don't need. Super professional, well informed, honest and trustworthy. I would definitely work with Bay Area Mold Pros! read more

Wow! I cannot say enough good things about Bay Area Mold Pros! I was getting sick in my apartment for months and our property manager kept saying nothing was wrong. I hired B.A.M.P. on my own and they were able to come out next day (which was a Sunday). Rick was very professional and nice and walked me through the whole process. Our apartment had mold so bad it was the top of the charts. He is licensed and uses a special mold lab in SF to analyze the results and got it back to us within 48 hours with a full report and a handwritten analysis he put together to explain the results. Even a month later, I emailed him for advice and he responded right away. I would highly recommend B.A.M.P.! read more

Rick was very helpful and trustworthy. While it actually led to us not needing to pay for his services, he talked us through the cases in which we could skip the tests and move directly to remediation. He was generous with his time over phone and SMS and always responsive. Should we decide that we do need to run mold tests at any point in the future, I will gladly work with Rick. read more

Rick was prompt and very professional. He was very knowledgeable and thorough. Thanks!

Tyson is very professional, knowledgable and reliable. He performed a thorough inspection and gave us advice while in the house. And he prepared the report with all the details in a timely manner. Highly recommended if you are looking for someone to help you with mold inspection! read more