"Optimum Inspection, Inc. was hired to map a deep subsurface water intrusion. As you can see in the photos, the technician intentionally refused to use the deep wall pins (left completely exposed in the air) to read the interior structural framing. Instead, he forced the flat back of the meter against the shallow drywall surface to flash 112 and 138 baseline readings, trying to falsely claim a deep structural leak was 'dry' to protect the landlord. When I called out this deceptive scanning technique on video, he became hostile and aggressive inside my home. Unprofessional, manipulative, and completely untrustworthy." read more

Optimum Inspection - Environmental Testing Near Me - Richmond, California

We were very impressed with the timeliness, professionalism and expertise shown by Elad who visited our house to conduct an assessment for the presence of mold. The price was very reasonable and we learned a lot from him. read more

As someone in the field, this is the type of business I recommend people to. Honest and reliable inspections. No scare tactics. Realistic recommendations. Super professional. read more

It was such a great experience working with Elad. He is very knowledgeable, responsive and thorough. He educated me on mold and leaking issues that I really appreciate to help me get things done in the right direction and timely manner. I would recommend Elad to anyone who needs help with inspection and mold testing. read more

Elad was awesome! I called him in a panic after discovering mold behind a bed. He came over same day and provided expert advice. He was professional, patient, and I believe he is very trustworthy. Thank you so much Elad! read more

Elad was great to work with. He was prompt and thorough over the phone on the initial estimate phone call, easy/flexible to schedule the inspection with, and he arrived on time. His price estimates are clear and he was very professional during the inspection about precautions we should take for mold remediation. He checked areas that we didn't even think to check previously, such as closets. We were in contract for a new home and our home inspectors recommended we have someone examine some microbial growth in the garage. Turns out a leak from an upstairs bathroom sink years ago left moisture behind the wall which was never resolved. There was mold growth that the sellers did not disclose or were not aware of. We were able to negotiate a small credit to help cover the repairs before closing due to Elad's report. It was worth the investment for us! read more

Elad is a top notch professional. The mold report he completed for my family was extremely thorough, easy to understand, included relevant photos, and was prepared extremely fast (a week's time turnaround). He was able to test the location the day after I originally called him. Very friendly to work with and I feel what he charged was a real bargain considering the thoroughness and detail of his report. I WOULD HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM! read more

Elad was extremely helpful in checking for mold in our home. He educated us a lot about mold, its significance, and how to prevent mold from becoming a problem. His testing was very thorough. After he sent us our report, we had a few questions, which he thoroughly answered by phone. We recommend this company very highly if you have concerns about mold. read more

Very professional and a good listener. From making the appointment, inspection, reaching out to confirm appointment and report was all smooth. I will use Optimum Inspection again. Thank you Elad! read more

Elad is amazing at what he does! He is very responsive, communicative and proactive for his clients. My husband and I are currently experiencing mold issues in the apartment we're renting and knew that for our peace of mind at our next place that we needed to have a mold inspection done. I sent an inquiry through the website Monday night and by Tuesday morning Elad was calling to set up an appointment for the next day! Best decision and $$ I ever spent as he found devastating mold in the master bath and kitchen. If that had not been discovered who knows how much we'd be paying to fix it! Less than a week after our appointment, I had a finalized report of his findings as well as a follow-up phone call to make sure that all my questions and concerns were answered. I will definitely be referring friends and family to Elad. read more

Elad was very professional - responsive in communication, prompt for appointment, made everything simple. I appreciate that he wore a mask throughout the visit, and kindly provided lots of good advice for dealing with moisture in the home. The report turnaround time was quick and the results were clear. Great to work with! read more

Elad was extremely professional, i called him the evening prior to the inspection date and he was prompt. His explanation opened my eyes to the hazards i wasn't aware of. The price was reasonable. His covid 19 safety plan and PPE made it easy for me to welcome him to my home during this pandemic. Thanks again Elad for a great service even during this tough time. Much appreciated and will definitely recommend you to anyone i know that requires your expertise. read more

Informative, helpful, prompt and reliable. They'll put you at ease and help you get through what's inevitably a not so fun thing to have to get done. Highly recommend! read more

Elad came to our house to do testing, and we were very impressed by his responsiveness, knowledge, professionalism, and helpfulness. We learned a lot from him, and he is very personable! Our interactions over the phone and in person gave me confidence in Elad's abilities and his integrity. I highly recommend Optimum Inspection. read more

After a misunderstanding with the leasing company that just bought my building, I went on a rampage. First the Tenants Union that had me in a tailspin of how to prepare for litigation (in case it came to that). Then frantically searching for a mold inspector that would be available to test my unit for type and severity of mold bc landlord was withholding results of their mold inspector. Unfortunately none of the competent inspectors I spoke to were available . Finally I was referred to Elad. He was not only incredibly knowledgeable not just about mold but also construction and the remediation process. When things suddenly shifted with my landlord and they took on a more cooperative and transparent manner, Elad guided me on how to ask for compliance to proper protocol. He also took a look at the pictures I texted him and accurately determined the type of water damage that was causing the growth on the perimeter walls of my unit. This saved me alot of angst in negotiating effectively with my landlord and avoiding the hassle of a courtroom drama! I hope to invite Elad for a post remediation inspection to ensure work was completed properly! read more

Elad did a great job helping to figure out if there was high count of mold spores in my home. His inspection was thorough. He provided Recommendations to control moisture in my home. He is genuine and friendly and explained the details of the air samples lab report. read more

I have the great misfortune of having mold illness and so I've come to learn way more about mold than I would ever have wanted to. I continued to have the disturbing experience of meeting "mold professionals" who knew far, far less than myself. Not so with Elad! I have actually learned many useful things from him about mold detection and treatment, which is no small feet! He is incredibly knowledgeable and always learning more and going to new trainings, which is not the norm. He goes above and beyond in his service and inspections. I call him anytime I have any signs of mold. I recommend him widely among others who suffer from mold sensitivity and any friends dealing with possible mold infestations. Look no further for an excellent, knowledgable and trustworthy inspector! read more

I needed to conduct a mold assessment quickly while my house was being re-sided, before things would be closed up. Elad was able to schedule me in the very next day. He conducted the on-site inspection together with me and my tenant, educating us along the way so we could understand the methodology and science behind it. He patiently walked us through every step and generously gave us the benefit of his knowledge and experience. Was very happy to learn a few days later from the test results that there was not a problem after all, and satisfied to have worked with him to achieve piece of mind for the coming period. Great communicator, definitely recommend! read more

We contacted Elad initially based on a recommendation, and couldn't have been more satisfied with our experience. Elad is very knowledgeable, approachable, personable, and incredibly generous with his time He worked with us to get an appointment made quickly. He was punctual and got right to work explaining every step along the way. We wouldn't hesitate to work with Elad again or give him anything but the highest recommendation. read more

Recently moved into a rental in SF, we had an unpleasant surprise when mold was found in our apartment. The landlord brought his own people to handle the evaluation and remediation, but we still had many questions and concerns. We contacted Elad - so happy we did! We got a super professional, patient, and thorough response. We now have a better understanding of the situation and our options. Overall: A great person to work with, and if we ever encounter any more mold problems (hope not) - we will definitely use his services again. Thank you!!! read more

We highly recommend this company! So helpful and provided us free advice on a long phone call. Most people wouldn't do this but optimimum did. Ultimately it helped us solve our mold issue. I'd 100% reach out and try to use optimum again read more

Elad is very professional and nice guy! I called him many times he always has so much patient to explain my questions, I really appreciate it! When he came my house doing the test, he is very carefully for every corner and give me a lot of good solutions to solve the problems. I strongly recommend Elad to your guys! read more

I just would like you to tell you guys about the great experience that I had with Elad, I was about to buy a new House in Richmond I called him and set up an appointment he came on time was polite and professional give me a good price upfront and give me all the results back sooner as I expected I would definitely use them again if I needed and recommend to my friends, thanks again for a great experience. read more

I highly recommend this mold testing company. They first helped me when I had a leak in the bathroom sink, and they confirmed the presence of mold. I am now having a problem in the shower, and did not hesitate to call them. They gave me solid information to better understand my options and the situation. They took the time to make sure to cover all the bases and answer my questions. Very thorough. Thank you so much, I really appreciate all your efforts! read more

Elad provided extraordinary service under difficult circumstances and severe time pressure. A true professional. Could not be happier.

Elad has been amazing to work with. We have no experience with mold and had tons of questions, Elad took time to ensure we understood the response. He was patient and understanding. Best of all compassionate about our situation. We called him and he made himself readily available and worked with our schedule. I am pleased and also impressed with the level of professionalism. Elad made our experience wonderful. We would highly recommend Elad. read more

Our home had a fire and we were concerned about mold growth from the fire water. Because of insurance delays, the area sat for months without any significant drying out. Optimum Inspection was recommended to us and they were extremely responsive. Elad returned calls immediately and scheduled an appointment quickly based on our needs. His inspection was thorough. In addition to taking air samples, he talked to our contractor about their findings and asked a lot of questions about the conditions over the past few months. Elad provided good information about mold growth and the factors that affect it. He took humidity measurements and visually inspected all areas. We received test results within 24 hrs with a complete report explaining the findings and making recommendations. Elad was a pleasure to work with and helped our project greatly. read more

Elad gave us a personalized walkthrough of everything we needed to know, was generous with his time and extremely knowledgable! We first had the house inspected by another company and reached out to Elad to help us understand it. I learned about the conflict of interest of companies that do testing and then add an estimate to their report hoping to get paid on the work as well. He assured me that he was merely testing houses and providing information. His information was so clear and he was so patient with all of my questions. As a renter, I'm concerned about the possibility of repeat causes of mold and he shared with me multiple levels of remediation based on budget and desire to solve the underlying causes. This empowered me to have a well-informed conversation with the owner. He even knew about the law and how to handle absentee landlords with mold issues in California. We will surely call you again if we ever get another mold scare. read more

I was very impressed by Elad! He is professional and knowledgeable. He found an issue that another Inspector overlooked and I'm very thankful. He also did his best to accommodate schedules and was efficient in the turnaround time of the report! I am very comfortable recommending him! read more

I had an issue of an extreme smell of mold or mildew coming from underneath my mobile home and was very worried. I called another company, no one called back as they said they would, tired of waiting I called another man who recommended Elad at Optimum Inspection. He took that call immediatly and even though it was later in the day and he still had another job to do in the bay area he said he would come as soon as he was done and he did , even got there earlier than he hoped. He is fabulous! he listened to what I had to say and then did a complete and thorough inspection inside, outside and under the house. he is polite, friendly , extremely knowledgeable and very helpful.He did find a major issue but it was not do to mold, and without that inspection I would have not even known about it. He was delight to have in the house , I highly recommend him if you have any issues or concerns.I felt so much better after he inspected the whole house. He knows his business extremely well and is a truly genuine caring and smart gentleman. read more

I so appreciate Elad. I have to say there are two categories of people out there, those that really want to see humanity thrive and be healthy and those who have a selfish agenda and don't care about their fellow humans. Elad is 100% the former. He was super easy to schedule with, arrived on time, was immediately disarming and relaxing given the circumstances (mold is a freaky situation to deal with and caused us some big anxiety). He was so informative that I recorded him to make sure I got every word as I found out there is so much more to mold that I realized! I urged Elad to start a YouTube channel! He did a thorough investigation of both air and visible mold samples. It turned out we do have black mold and Elad sent a very detailed report that we were able to send to the landlord on the specifics of mold remediation. I've talked to Elad a couple times since the inspection just to follow up and each time he has been non-rushed and very thorough in his answers. Again, I get the impression that he truly wants to make this world a better place and doesn't mind taking the time to ensure that this upsetting and anxiety producing issue of having mold in one's home is dealt with throughly and professionally. Elad has the perfect, calming demeanor for this profession. I'd look no further just go ahead and book Elad to inspect your home. Thanks again! read more

Elad is excellent!!!! Faced with a call from me regarding the need for an immediate mold inspection, he responded punctually in less than 24 hours, inspecting not only the area in question, but also identifying another questionable area. Too, he is exceptionally knowledgeable, explaining everything he's doing, and finding, while conducting the inspection. And he doesn't mind you asking questions. Clearly, he genuinely cares and takes his work very seriously. The threat of or possibility of mold in one's home can be alarming. So to have someone such as he with whom you can rest assured knowing he's doing a thorough inspection and whose results you can rely on is inestimable. At the same time, you feel at ease with his professional yet friendly demeanor. read more

I found mold in the area above my shower head. Elad told me what testing needed to be done, and what to expect from the testing. He addressed all of my concerns, and was patient and thoroughly knowledgeable throughout the entire process. Thank you so much, Elad. read more