very professional and thorough environmental inspectors. builder in my condo refused to check my storage for mold, when i was pretty certain there was mold in there due to moisture and lack of ventilation. nv came out, inspected the room, tested the air, and explained everything to me throughly. they also helped poke a hole in the ceiling of my living room where there had been a leak, and tested an air sample there too without tearing apart my ceiling. conclusion was mold in storage, no mold in living room. read more

SCAMMERS DO NOT USE THEM I WAS 10 min late and they left my mold infested house and refused to return They also took my 700$ deposit and refuse to give it back They stole my deposit because I was late 10 min Do not use them read more

Our mold technician David was amazing! He came out three separate times and always offered objective, professional advice. I would definitely recommend this company if you think you may have a moisture/mold issue. read more

Ian Shapiro is smart and knows his business. He is non alarmist and walks you through the often times daunting prospect of mold and how it can be remediated. He's a good, honest man and you can trust what he says. He and David have been my go to mold inspectors for over 10 years and I'm tough read more

Ian was incredibly professional, thorough and helpful throughout the entire process. After my scumbag landlord refused to send anyone out to inspect my apartment for the black mold I found, Ian was able to get people out to my place the next morning. Both he and his assistant were very clear and communative in explaining my options, and didn't try to sell me what would make them the most money. Ian was also willing to work with my on my payment options which was really helpful. He wrote up a 13 page report not only explaining the the testing as well as the mold found, but he included a professional recommendation on how to properly fix the problem, which I'll probably need later for small claims court since my landlord just painted over the mold. He couldn't have been more professional throughout the whole process, especially when my landlord cornered him in the parking lot and tried to squeeze him for information. I would recommend Nv Evnironmental to anyone looking to get the most thorough and professional help with their air quality needs, and I would go back to them in a heartbeat if anything like this ever happens again. Thanks Ian!! read more

I received a call from my landlady while out of town last week, stating that she wanted to enter in my apartment unit because there was some "water issues" with the unit above me. Needless to say, this freaked me out a bit. I am highly allergic to mold and I have other respiratory problems, so any type of moisture in my unit would be very, very bad news for my health. Naturally, I found Nv Environmental on Yelp and with the great reviews, I gave Ian a call early this AM. I was impressed by by many aspects of his service including (not in any particular order): *I was able to make a same day appointment and Ian showed up early *He was professionally dressed *His inspection for mold in my apartment was very thorough - including looking under the sinks, in closets, etc. *Ian took the time to explain what he was doing; he answered all my questions and gave me an easy to understand, no nonsense summary of my apartment's situation *Given my situation, he could have easily up-sold me on further testing such as pricey air sampling (which I may or may not need in the future), but instead he recommended a few other do-it-myself solutions to try to resolve the problem *He didn't freak out when I asked him to take off his shoes when entering my apartment (I have carpet and I don't allow shoes to track dirt/dust/yuckies inside). In fact he was very courteous and understanding. Many other people such as the cable guy and even my landlord fuss at me when I ask them this favor *He kindly answered my stupid questions about what is normal amount of mold in my shower. In summary, I feel Ian at Nv Environmental is as good as it gets. Thank you for your help, Ian! read more

Highly recommended! I am the building manager and called Nv on behalf of the building owner to respond to and investigate a tenant concern. I initially emailed Nv through their website to book an appointment and got a phone call before I was able to call them (that's a good thing!). Ian came and did a thorough inspection and diagnosis. I will refrain from getting into the report, as this review is about Nv as a company, rather than the report results. Ian discussed the results and recommendations at length with myself and the tenant, answering all questions comprehensively. I received an emailed invoice and report within a day. Also, their pricing is very, very competitive. read more

Who knew there were so many nasty things that might be growing in the house you (or your clients) want to buy? Well, actually, Nv knows it and will find it. Plus, since they aren't in the find-it-n-fix-it biz, there's no conflict of interest. Anyway, just because we live in a desert, doesn't mean we're free of mold and fungus. So, live healthy: get the proposed purchase checked out first! (Then, fall in love with the house of your dreams...or the commission you've earned.) These guys are fast, courteous and professional. Keep their number handy. read more

Ian came through to help us check out a place that we were considering purchasing. We pointed out a few problem spots that we had noticed, and he took over with the rest. He's pretty quick, but thorough catching plenty of things we would never have noticed. He was pretty blunt about what he thought was made poorly, as well as what things were not a big deal... He had a report typed up for your records, as well as for purchasing negotiations as needed within a couple of days which was nice. Make sure to check out my review for the Property Professor for the regular home inspection side of things too. They worked great together as a team! Thanks Ian! read more

We had just moved into a new apartment and everything was great. Then a pipe broke in the unit above us. My landlord had taken some measures to clean up and dry out the place, but because there was so much water I was skeptical about whether those measures would be sufficient. I called Ian in the morning and he was able to make it out the same day. He even arrived just a little bit early, and waited for me out front. Ian reflexively knew that what the landlord had done would not be sufficient. He took moisture measurements EVERYWHERE, and thoroughly documented every reading with a photograph. He was friendly and professional, and highly knowledgeable, not just about industrial hygiene, but also giving me some practical advice about resources should my landlord not comply with his recommendations. He had the report done in a couple of days. It was of the highest quality: clear, organized, detailed, and specific. It identified problem areas and also gave recommendations on exactly what ought to be done to protect me and my family from potential future mold growth. The same day I passed the report on to my landlord, she responded by saying that she was having more work done on my unit to better dry out the walls and ceiling. I would highly recommend Ian to any person who is concerned about water damage or mold growth. Were that not enough to convince you, I had called four companies that morning, and Ian had not only the fastest response time, but also the most competitive quote. read more

I can't say enough good things about Ian and NV Enviormental. The professionalism and courtesy were greatly appreciated, as was the bedside manner ! I felt reassured and confident that I hired the right guy to help me. Ian was very knowledgeable and got right to it, intuitvely knowing where the problem spots were, and quickly diagnosed the problem. Elevated moisture and mold. I got a detailed report the next day to submit to my landlord. The report was comprehensive and complete with accompanying photos, describing specific problem areas. I've recommended NV to co-workers, and, am glad to recommend them to fellow Yelpers as well. read more

Ian was honest, knowledgable, on time and very thorough. Highly recommended.

I HIGHLY recommend them. VERY professional and thorough. I was worried about some mold I found on the walls of my bathroom, in addition to evidence of water damage I discovered in my apartment building, so I contacted Nv Environmental and booked an appointment to get my apartment checked out. Arriving at my apartment on time, Ian clearly and thoroughly explained to me what he was going to do on his inspection and answered all of my (many) questions and concerns regarding water damage. He is very knowledgeable and provided very comprehensive answers. His demeanor was very professional and his inspection very thorough. You can tell he takes what he does very seriously, which is very reassuring when you get as worried as I do. Results from air tests and inspections were delivered on time as well, and results were also very clearly explained. Nv is very trustworthy, delivering results and answers as promised and on time. Their service to their customers and attention to detail is impeccable. I am absolutely recommending them to everyone I know! read more

Professional, fast, and really take time to explain what they are doing and why. I highly recommend them. Both David and Jon were wonderful!

My real estate agent recommended Nv to do a required inspection for a condo I was selling. Unfortunately, a small amount of mold was found. After remediation, Ian returned to inspect the unit again and found it mold free. Ian was very thorough & professional both before & after the remediation. it's very important to document results of such tests thoroughly & this was done promptly. I was able to continue with the sale of my unit & the buyer purchased a home, satisfied that it was safe & clean? I recommend Nv & will use them again when the time comes. Thanks! read more

Made an account to write a review for Nv Environmental. This guy's pretty legit. Found some mold on my walls after removing furniture placed right up against said wall. Ian came over and gave me all the details about the situation, including how to get rid of it and how to prevent it. Although I asked him to only inspect one room on the phone, he took some of his time to look at the rest of the house and gave me caution signs of potential risks. His reports after inspection were concise and an easy read. Would totally recommend this guy if anyone needs an inspection. read more

Love this company! They have been extremely helpful in detecting mold problems at properties where it would have been a huge mistake to buy. What a life saver! They are always quick to respond, professional, and really nice and enjoyable to work with. read more

Ian came to our new home quicklyand proceeded to give us an in-depth and detailed report on his mold inspection and findings. His follow-up tests were fairly priced and were returned to us promptly. Ian also offered to help us on any statements and inspection details necessary for our attorney in proceedings regarding our mold and dry-rot guest house. A terrific company and very easy to work with! read more

Highly recommended! They were able to squeeze us in for a mold inspection appointment the very next day. John, the office manager, was very nice and responsive on the phone. Ian, the inspector, arrived early for the inspection, seemed very knowledgeable and thorough. and was prompt in sending his report. Best of all, the price was less than the other places I called. Updated to add: The house we had Ian inspect fell through and we're now in the process of buying a different house. Unfortunately, Ian wasn't available to do the inspection and we had to hire another mold specialist that had come highly recommended. While very nice, the second specialist was more expensive and didn't seem to be nearly as thorough. read more

After coming home and discovering mold, I called this comany based on the other reviews I saw on Yelp. Despite the fact that I called after 8PM, I still got an appointment for the next day. Ian came out and spent as much time as I wanted answering my questions and giving me guidance on addressing the issue with my building's management. I received my detailed report from him the next day. The whole process from finding him on Yelp to receiving the report took just over 36 hours! I would highly reccomend this company to anyone having to deal with mold or other enviornmental issues. I hope to never use them again, however should the need arise, Nv Environmental will be my first call! read more

Great customer service! Scheduling the appointment was easy. The inspector arrived right on time and was friendly, efficient and respectful. The clean and detailed mold report was in my email inbox the next morning! Ian's communication was great, as were his referrals. Highly recommend. read more

I hired Ian to do a mold inspection at a house i was considering buying. He did a very thorough, well-documented and well-photographed job and produced a report that was easy for me to understand. I definitely plan to use his services again for any real estate I consider buying in the future. read more

UNBELIEVABLE to work with extremely professional, when it comes to understanding the world of MOLD this is the guy to work with. I been in the real estate industry for 28 years, if you have a escrow that has a mold concern and need it to close, Ian will do just that help you CLOSE your escrow! He makes the mold world easy. Ray Castro owner of Advanced Environmental read more

Highly recommended. Ian is pleasant, knowledgable and informative. He made having to deal with this as painless as it could be. Wouldn't consider calling anyone else if the need comes up again. read more

Ian Shapiro is one of the best hygienist out there, his experience and credibility makes feel every single client secure about any problem regarding with mold and water damage. From a professional to a professional Ian does an standing job read more

Ian was very professional. Was exactly on time for our appointment (even though I was late). He went out of his way to answer questions and phone calls from me even though it wasn't in the job description. He definitely made this horrible stressful time a lot easier to deal with. Highly Recommended. read more

Very professional service. I was really impressed with the detailed report that they sent us after the inspection in such a short time. Reasonable pricing and thorough inspection is what I was looking for, and Ian delivered it. read more

Ian Shapiro has anger issues, yells at customers, talks over them and has zero empathy. His employee performed an inspection that was not thorough and we later found a wall full of mold and he wanted to squeeze every penny out of us instead of trying to resolve the issue and work with us. When I told him there were people who offer samples at half the price that he charges he told me to go hire them and then he instructed his employee to leave our home without completing the job, or helping us in any way. Do not go with this vendor despite what you hear. Incredibly unprofessional and overcharges. He also sends a trainee and charges for an expert - he never once visited our home despite a website that is full of his credentials. You won't get an expert if you go here, but you might encounter a really rude business owner. Realtors, go elsewhere if you want your inspections trouble free. I'll make sure mine does in the future and wish we had never were referred to them in the first place. read more

Found NV on yelp and read all their reports, we are a boutique construction company specialising in remodellling and from time to time clients ask us for advise or referals to mold companies, in the past we used a company who was "very" expensive and took forever to get reports back to our clients. In this case we wanted the report for our own records to protect our selves, the home owner had been constantly reminding us of her partners bad health and was implying that our remodelling works with new wood would make this worse, once we saw all the rot and mold we decided to get all area's that we had demo'd and remaining structure's tested so we have proof that in fact the mold had been present at their home long before we came along. Ian was very responsive to our request for a timely visit and his pricing seems more than fair, we will certainly recommend him to future clients. read more

I suspected mold in the home that I am renting, and got on yelp to find some reputable help. I found NV Environmental, and I called them to come to my house, because of all the 5-stars and positive reviews on yelp. Here is my experience with NV Environmental: I first called them last week, and John answered the phone. John was very nice, and he throughly explained what his company does, in a way that was easy to understand. He then sent Ian Shapiro out to our house. Ian came very quickly....the next day, if my memory is correct. My husband dealt with Ian, and said Ian was extremely friendly and also explained things well. Ian did the inspection and took samples. Ian then dealt with our property manager, who is not easy to deal with, but Ian handled it! Ian also sent me a VERY detailed report, itemizing the findings of the inspection, complete with pictures, and recommendations on how to deal with the issue that was upon us. Overall, the experience with Ian and this company was very positive, very pleasant, very thorough, and everything was done in a timely manner. I highly recommend this company to anyone with mold concerns, who needs real, professional advice on what to do. read more

These guys are on your side. I've had mold suspicions in my apartment for months. I contacted NV because they are local to my apartment in West Hollywood. John answered the phone and asked my concerns. He could have hard sold me on testing that should be done yesterday. Instead he advised me on steps to take before getting the inspector to come out. You can tell he was well versed in customer's relations with landlords and mold remediation. John spoke to me for 15 minutes and was a wealth of knowledge. I don't have to get the inspection right now, but when I do, Nv will be doing it. Very impressed. Thanks John! read more

Ian was professional and communicative. His results were thorough, and he went out of his way to get us our report as quickly as possible. Would absolutely use again; highly recommended. read more

When I was researching companies to use, Nv Environmental's website noted that they provide an inspection without alarm, and that really was true. Ian was so professional yet did not create any hype or panic when describing what work I needed to have done. It was so nice to have his expertise, and after we had the mold remediation work done from one of his awesome recommended companies, he and that company worked together to schedule the testing and containment removal. I wasn't happy about our home's prior owners' handling of inadequately sealing ("abandoning") a pipe which was what caused the slow leak and mold, but I WAS really pleased with being able to get the situation analyzed and solved without much stress and without spending a fortune. Thanks, Ian! read more

I can only echo all of the 5-star reviews already written. Ian explained everything in a simple, clear way. He is not high pressure, and he does not try to upsell by scaring you. In fact, he went out of his way to calm my fears about mold in our basement. His report was very thorough. I would give him a 10-star review if I could! read more

It's hard to put in to words how grateful I am to Nv Environmental. After 2 years of health issues and a landlord that literally did not care I discovered mold in several areas of my home I was distraught, discouraged and not feeling well due to over 3 years of mold exposure without my knowledge. I had called a "mold specialist" who came out and confirmed there was mold but he did limited testing and gave a very short "report" with no photos attached and it did nothing to help my case with my landlord who admitted he knew the mold was there but clearly stated he will do nothing about it. I called Nv and literally on my FIRST CALL the person was insanely informative, talked to me for a good 20 minutes and he LISTENED to the details of my situation and immediately had Ian email me. FINALLY SOMEONE ACTUALLY CARED!!! I initially was concerned about spending money on a 2nd inspection but Ian and the staff answered and emailed me with a plethora of info and never once pressured me about a payment for all their free advice thru emails and phone calls. I just felt so Blessed by their generosity of info and authentic care for my health and i ended up finding the resources for the inspection which was SO affordable for what I received!!! I was on a time deadline since I had to move out immediately on doctors orders and I needed proof of what was really happening to show my landlord. Ian did a rush on the report and it was so detailed not only on the mold and air quality but pointed out several issues in my home that were unsafe. He was professional and the verbage was easily understood by me and my lawyer who was representing me to stop the landlord from renting out my home to someone else without doing any remediation. Nv Environmental went up and beyond and supported me thru a very difficult time of losing my home due to mold while my landlord had no care for my health or well being. If you need to find out the truth about the air quality, mold levels and type, etc. in your home i guarantee you that Nv will do a thorough job that is backed up by genuine care, strong ethics and an affordable price! THANK YOU Nv staff and Ian!! Blessings to you and your company for all the good work you do for people at a time that it is needed the most!! read more

Ian company is one of those mold companies that we are all warned about. Ian did an inspection of my house, and he found some mold. I asked him for an approximate price for the mold, and he said it was minimal and would get back to me. He never did, my realtor negotiated with the seller for $500.00. Ian gave me the name of 3 companies to perform the work and only one supplied a quote. The company came in at about $1800.00, and I scheduled the work a month in advance. I asked what the worked entailed, and they said that I had to move out of my house. They told me that the work would take two days. Ian e-mailed me the night before the work was to be done on a Sunday, and told me that his cost was $500 in addition to the $1800.00. Then he sent me another e-mail stating if I wanted the report to be completed a the next day I had to pay an additional $150.00. His professionalism was poor, and he basically held me hostage, and gave me no information on the process. I would not use this company!!!!!!! read more