Cheryl was wonderful to work with from start to finish. My husband and I have unfortunately had a lot of experience navigating mold inspections and remediation with previous homes we've lived in, and we've learned what a thorough inspection entails. Cheryl is a true professional, not only in her methodology but also in going above and beyond in offering practical suggestions to improve air quality in your home and prevent potential future issues. She was incredibly thorough, kind, and communicative. We'd rehire her and highly recommend her to anyone in the Bay Area looking for a mold inspector. read more

Cheryl at Mold Busters is a consummate professional. She handled the inspections for two of my properties and her attention to detail was outstanding. What I appreciated most was how she translated technical data into actionable information, making sure I and my clients understood the results of every test. She is clearly an expert in her field and takes the health of her clients seriously. Prompt, incredibly detailed, and a pleasure to work with. Five stars all the way. read more

Cheryl at Mold Busters was truly amazing--knowledgeable, ethical, and incredibly thorough from start to finish. She explained what she was seeing in a calm, science-based way, and her recommendations focused on the root cause (moisture/ventilation) instead of fear, unnecessary work or upselling. Her pricing is reasonable and her service offering provided exceptional value. I especially appreciated how clear and practical her guidance was, and that she prioritized what actually mattered for my situation. Her work and report were thoughtful and tailored, with straightforward explanations and actionable steps--not generic boilerplate. If you're trying to figure out whether you have a real issue (and what to do about it), Cheryl is the person you want. She is the only person I would ever trust, work with or recommend for this type of testing, guidance and work. read more

We had an excellent experience with Mold Busters. We got a prompt, professional, thorough inspection and great recommendations to protect our home. The interior and exterior evaluation gave a clear picture of current symptoms, causes and suggested solutions. It was such a relief to hear it laid out from an experienced professional. I highly recommend Cheryl Pearce and Mold Busters. read more

Cheryl is my go-to for mold testing. I've used her multiple times over the last few years. Her detailed reports are clear about the cause of mold and remediation steps. Her network of abatement specialists is top notch as well. I highly recommend Mold Busters, especially to those with older buildings and those with tenants who may contribute to mold issues. read more

Cheryl is fantastic! I recently found myself with a water intrusion issue (no fun) which resulted in learning a bunch of terms I never thought I needed to know, like leak detection, industrial hygiene, and mold remediation and restoration. In the process of learning who I needed to call and in what order, I was referred to a few different mold inspection companies. I chose Mold Busters primarily based on the glowing Yelp reviews. The fact that their tagline, logo, and general vibe is an homage to Ghostbusters was a close second deciding factor. Yelp, and my gut instinct informed by my love of Bill Murray were CORRECT! Cheryl arrived and was extremely friendly, positive, and helpful. She did a very thorough walkthrough of my entire house, entertained all of my many questions, pet my overly friendly dog, and gave me helpful tips - not just about moisture issues, but general homeowner stuff that I wasn't aware of. I really appreciated that! Her full report, which came a few days later, was amazingly comprehensive. It included detailed notes and photos of the problem areas, and included many proactive recommendations of things I can do to protect my house and belongings from any future water-related issues. Plus, she has a trusted recommendation for just about any service you might need: roofers, waterproofers, leak detection specialists, a handyman, etc. The best part is that Cheryl is happy to jump on a phone call any time to discuss her report or any other home and water-related issues you might have. She truly cares about you and your house and isn't one of those people who is out to take advantage of you and make a quick buck when you're in a vulnerable emergency situation. Thank you Cheryl! You were a ray of sunshine, sanity, and comfort during a stressful time for me. read more

Another 5++++ star review for Mold Busters and Cheryl. She is very knowledgeable and generous with her expertise. In our case, Cheryl was not able to do testing in our crawlspace, but did go above and beyond to provide thoughtful advice on some approaches we could take. Really outstanding person -- I highly recommend her gor expertise and integrity! read more

Cheryl was amazing! Super friendly, very knowledgable, and helped us on quick turnaround during a stressful situation. Highly recommend Mold Busters for any of your moldy needs. read more

Cheryl was thorough, knowledgeable, and very professional. She explained everything clearly and gave practical recommendations. Highly recommend her for any mold inspection needs! read more

Cheryl is fantastic! We brought her in to assess whether we had any mold concerns after some water inundation. Cheryl immediately instills confidence. She talked us through all the common sources of mold and dampness, and checked all those. She was originally planning to do air samples, but based on her assessment (visual, smelling potential sources of mold) she determined that the air samples were not necessary since there were no signs of mold. This showed extreme integrity and honesty since she could have charged us for the testing and samples. Instead, she recommended we not do them, and didn't charge us anything. I highly recommend Cheryl for her expertise, great communication and integrity. read more

I chose Mold Busters to do an inspection at my home and then after the remediation, I used them again to do a final inspection. Cheryl was extremely thorough and explained exactly what I needed to do to remediate the mold. She also recommended a company that did a great job in less than a week. Cheryl is a real professional with a degree in microbiology and she is an excellent communicator. I highly recommend her to conduct your inspection if you think you might have mold. She is trustworthy, explains everything throughout the process, and spends as much time as you need to understand next steps to take. I would use her again in a moment. Thanks Cheryl! Judy L. read more

Cheryl is awesome!! She is smart, efficient measuring and personable. Thank you to Mold Busters for helping us ensure our recent water damage did not end up causing a mold issue! read more

I know and worked with mold busters for years. It's not easy to find a mold consultant that is very sensitive to your situation and providing the service with personal care. read more

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Cheryl is dedicated, sincere and passionate about what she does. She is thorough and professional. Thank you!

I share a garage wall with my neighbors and they sent up alarm bells that they found mold in their garage, but for some reason didn't want to get an inspection. I can't see or smell anything on my side, but in a panic, I called Cheryl at Mold Busters and sent her the the picture they took of their damage. She was on her way to a job, but she called me back the same afternoon and was extremely reassuring that the picture wasn't of mold and that she didn't want me to waste my money for an inspection I don't need. I hope I will never actually need her services, but if I do, I will know I am in good hands! A thousand thank yous and more for her patience, kindness, and generosity. read more

Cheryl is such a pro!! I contacted her to do asbestos testing and she was able to refer me a company that would be able to help. Plus, she gave me good tips and was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and personable. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! read more

Cheryl is absolute rockstar! I have been using her for my rental properties for almost a decade now and she has been such an absolutely treasure. Not only does she come quick, provide lots of helpful aid through her reports, she will ensure that you're as informed as possible about how to deal with the situation regarding mold. If a problem is minor, she will walk you through how to handle it with plenty of remedies and suggestions for devices. If it's rather large, she will provide plenty of recommendations on who to call for remediation services, companies that all have great customer service too. Time and time again she has never failed to disappoint with her excellent service. Highly recommend anyone to make use this company. Thanks again Cheryl! read more

When my tenant first complained about possible mold I was really scared. I needed to get testing done fast. I didn't know who to trust and I was afraid of being hustled into something by a business fueled by fear. Enter Cheryl! She was amazing. Talked my tenant (and me) off the ledge. Streamlined the whole process, explained everything in a pragmatic and comprehensible way and was very responsive and timely. Highly recommend. She is smart, competent, compassionate. A gem. Thank you, Cheryl. read more

This is my followup review of Mold Buster Cheryl. The Two companies (BelFor Environmental and SDI Insulation Inc) Cheryl recommended to address my tenant's mold problem are very professional and clean. Cheryl worked with them to expedite the process and completed her post-remediation on a timely manner. Highly recommend Cheryl and these companies. Thank you Cheryl read more

I contacted Cheryl through Yelp after seeing positive feedback on Yelp. I needed the air tested in my home. Cheryl was responsive, prompt, reassuring, and friendly. She came within a couple of days of my request, checked the air in my home and gave me results within a couple of days. Cheryl knows her stuff and was very respectful of us and our home. Price was also quite fair. We would gladly recommend Mold Busters to anyone. read more

What a crazy time to find out you have mold during this whole Coronavirus / lockdown situation!!! Last week we had new windows installed in the in-law apartment area of my moms house and when we pulled back the furniture from the wall it exposed this really bad moldy area (see photos) on the carpet. Not only did the mold eat up the carpet to the backing but it also had a bad smell. Not sure which companies were a still in business during this coronavirus, I researched on yelp some local companies and Mold Busters had the best reviews so I reached out to Cheryl. Within minutes I got a phone call and an appointment just a few days away. Cheryl was very knowledgeable and is an expert in this field. She did an assessment, took samples, and provided her analysis in a couple days. Her service is incredible and pricing is veery affordable and her recommendations are top notch. Definitely reach out to Cheryl and her company for all your mold testing! Thanks again Cheryl! read more

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Cheryl is a national treasure. She is an expert in all things mold and is very kind and generous with her time. Highly recommended. read more

Disclaimer: this review is solely based on a 15 minute phone call with Cheryl, who helped me diagnosis the likely issue in my house, and helped me formulate a remediation plan that did not involve hiring professionals for the time being. Within 15 minutes of speaking with Cheryl, you know you are in very, very good hands. Clearly, she is exceptionally smart, an expert in this field, and just as importantly, committed to putting her potential clients FIRST. I rarely leave reviews for any professional service providers, let alone anyone who I have not contracted with. I'll make an exception here, because if/when I ever need to work with a mold specialist in the future, I'm 100% calling Cheryl first thing, as I know I'll be in expert and considerate hands. read more

Excellent company! Thorough, affordable, dependable, knowledgeable! Don't look anywhere else for a mold inspection.

Really great people, she helped me out a ton and gave me a lot of great insight and information to help me with the mold problem.. extremely grateful!! read more

I had a tenant worried about potential mold issues in her apartment. Cheryl did an excellent job inspecting the unit. She also took the time to explain lifestyle changes that could prevent mold in the future to both the tenant and landlord. She was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and provided a very helpful report. I would recommend her to any landlord, homeowner, or tenant! read more

Cheryl was amazing ! Communication was easy and she was quick to respond. Checked our full home explained the process ect. She was also very friendly and accommodating great with our little toddler who was running around along with our big Shepard. I would highly recommended Mold Busters quick and easy to work with !! read more

After considering a few other mold specialists, we went with Cheryl due to her responsiveness and unique expertise in the field. We were working on a tight timeline with moving into a new space and wanted to make sure we identified and took care of the mold issue before moving in. She was able to squeeze us into her busy schedule which was a relief. She took the time to inspect the problem areas and offered practical steps we can take to remediate the situation. We also appreciated her great sense of humor and down to earth approach. No one ever wants to have to deal with a mold issue, but Cheryl made the process smooth and painless. We also really value women-owned businesses and won't hesitate to refer her to others in our community. If you have or suspect a mold issue, Cheryl is the expert you want! read more

My husband and I are indebted to Cheryl. Like seriously. Not only was her work absolutely thorough and meticulous, she also helped us save a whopping $6000. Before we found Cheryl, I yelped "Mold Testing" and was unfortunately led to a crooked business that was contracted by us to test for mold. They ended producing a faulty report and high count of mold within the house that they offered to help remediate for $6000. Something was not adding up here and thankfully we were able to link up with Cheryl. We paid for another round of testing but with Cheryl this time and boy are we glad we did. She went room by room, item by item. Her knowledge of mold is unsurpassed and she knew exactly what she was looking for- she wasn't here to sell us anything. She was kind, professional, thorough, communicative and TRANSPARENT. It was such a pleasure to work with you Cheryl. You helped us out of a tough spot with your skills as a scientist (and a wonderful human being) and we are grateful that you saved us from spending money we didn't have. This is the person you want if you suspect a mold issue in your home or business. She is as ethical and sharp as they come. read more

I am the farthest thing from home savvy, though I am charged with managing my family home. A cousin had been renting it and when he moved out I noticed the interior wall of the front of the house was cracking and buckling. My realtor friend suggested I call a mold expert. When I first reached out to Mold busters, Cheryl told me she probably didn't need to come out for an inspection since my brother was moving in. I insisted on the inspection since my realtor friend told me to insist and she concluded pretty quickly that I should consult a roofer for repair. She gave me a thorough report, I hired a roofer for repair, and now the house is ready if it ever rains in California again. She was almost an hour late for the inspection, but called ahead of time, and then gave me a small but courteous discount on the inspection. Cheryl is honest and thorough. I recommend her to all who has mold problems in San Francisco. read more

Reliable, professional, responsive, prompt and effective. Was on time and completed job to a high standard.

I'm so happy that I reached out to Mold Busters! Cheryl was professional and responsive from the first time I messaged via yelp! My schedule was tight at the time so I really appreciate Cheryl for squeezing me in. On the date of inspection, Cheryl inspected my home, addressed all of my concerns, and provided recommendation to reduced moisture/mold growth in my unit. Within just a few days, I received a well written report with lab results. I am beyond greatful for Mold Busters' expertise, professionalism, and empathy during this challenging time. I definitely recommend calling Mold Busters if you suspect mold in your home. read more

I have only spoken to Cheryl on the phone so far and a few e-mail exchanges, but she's been so great! She seems so calm and collected and after looking at my photos she made me feel less frantic about finding mold in our garage. She referred us to two mold remediations and we will be moving forward to have the mold removed soon! read more

Members of my family were concerned about mold, so who ya gonna call? Mold Busters! Cheryl showed up, but without Bill Murray and Dan Akroyd. Nevertheless, she did a thorough job all by herself - doing all the tests and exploring every nook and cranny. Fortunately, the results were that I did not have a mold problem, and now the concerned members of my family are greatly relieved. Cheryl also pointed out suggested things I should do, like have my ducts and vents cleaned, etc. and provided me with a helpful list of referrals. read more

Cheryl is fabulous. She inspected a rental property for me because the tenant was worried about mold. This could have been a nightmare for me as a landlord so needless to say I was anxious and stressed. Beyond being the epitome of professionalism, Cheryl has a kind, calm, knowledgeable, focused manner that put me and my tenant completely at ease. Happily there was no mold, but Cheryl had a number of clear and important recommendations for keeping the place free of mold. Her final report was super thorough and went above and beyond. Additionally, I was in communication with her a number times, and rather than being annoyed with my questions she always responded immediately and was completely generous with her time. Another reviewer called her a "national treasure." That's no exaggeration. Again, just fabulous! read more

Cheryl was a lifesaver. Our tenant was having a severe reaction to mold, and we needed to get the problem diagnosed and treated quickly. Cheryl fit us in, diagnosed our problem quickly, and gave us excellent referrals to get the mold abatement done quickly (thank god it wasn't black mold!). She then returned to confirm the job was done appropriately, and rushed the samples in for us after a change of (our) plans. She was always professional, upbeat, and full of information. As a microbiologist, she knows what she is talking about! I'd hire her again in an instant, but sadly really hope I don't have to see her again! read more

I called Cheryl as I was worried about what I thought was mold that was resistant to cleaning. She asked me to send a photo and then quickly diagnosed the rather unusual issue for FREE. She could have easily come for an in-person inspection and charged me accordingly. Clearly, she is a kind and generous person. We need more small businesses like hers! read more

Cheryl at Mold Busters is not only great at her profession but a genuinely kind and caring person. As you read in all the Yelp reviews... definitely call CHERYL first if you have mold. She will spend the appropriate amount of time to do a thorough inspection and evaluation offering realistic recommendations. The other thing I learned about working with Cheryl is to always use a company (if exists) that only exists to evaluate/diagnose issues. If you use a company that profits from the results of the analysis, the results have a tendency to need their remediation/repair services. Great example is the State Of California limiting a company that does smog inspection to only inspection and not to be able to do smog-related repairs. I've learned a valuable lesson. Go to Mold Busters first! read more

For over a year, we had an unpleasant mildew smell that occurred whenever we turned on our heater, and then we noticed many areas of visible mold in our apartment and communal areas. With our landlord not willing to address our concern, we were forced to deal with it ourselves. After discussing our matters with the San Francisco Rent Board, the housing committee, and several experts, we were encouraged to have our apartment inspected by a mold professional. After thoroughly screening mold inspection companies on Yelp, we decided to contact Mold Busters. Cheryl answered and provided highly helpful information and recommendations on more than one occasion. Our interactions with Cheryl were professional and filled with detail. Besides her highly qualified credentials, it was apparent her experience and knowledge were comprehensive. read more

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All the reviews are true! Cheryl is great and the appointment was scheduled easily with no problems. She is a professional and brought all the tools necessary to detect mold and moisture in the walls. After her walk through, she gave me a detailed plan on what I could do to mitigate moisture around the house and fix the problems she detected. read more