Josh (the owner and sole proprietor / technician for SD Mold Inspection) is one of those rare people that will unknowingly restore your faith in humanity. In the chaos of the water damage, I had to deal with one grifter after another. Then there was Josh. He is HONEST; and just a morally good person. He is also VERY THOROUGH (he updated the report when new information was uncovered; which was unexpected, but very welcome)...his reports are comprehensive and scientific and very explanatory..... ...What else is there to say...? Other than: thanks!; and that for anyone in need of a mold inspection: you won't find anyone better than SD Mold Inspection, and you'll be glad you saw this and all his other (only) 5-star reviews.... read more

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Prompt, extremely thorough, knowledgeable, friendly, caring, went above and beyond, and very fair priced. Will recommend to all my friends!

My family is SO beyond thankful for Josh. We had visible water damage on multiple walls and two differing opinions between our landlord's contractor mold specialist and a third we had hired. Josh was able to do a wall cavity inspection at a great price and solidify that there was in fact mold behind the high moisture readings. He was so thorough, honest and kind, and took the time to talk to us about everything. He even includes the proper remediation steps in the final report so there are no questions about what should be done to fix the situation. Thank you again so so much Josh. read more

Josh was very knowledgeable and professional. He is honest and is willing to teach you whatever you want to learn about mold. His prices are reasonable and he will take care of you. I would recommend asking ahead for appointments as his schedule is pretty busy but he will always answer his texts. I would recommend him. read more

Josh is very informative about the process. He explains what he his going to do and the equipment that is used. The turnaround time for the test results is one day.His report is very detailed, and he will explain the test results as they are quite technical. With his extensive education I never had any doubt he is more than qualified, along with past experience and how he operates his business is very professional. If I should ever need this type of service, I will call SD mold Inspection for help. 5 stars for Josh!! Thank you, Duane Saavedra read more

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From start-to-finish, Josh was very helpful, friendly, and informative. Not to mention- his prices were good compared to competition. He responded personally to all of my messages where some companies have automated bots. He showed up exactly when he said he would, he provided results and a report exactly when he said he would, and he availed himself to questions. Highly recommend, and will remember for future testing needs. Thank you for everything! read more

Josh is the first person to call when suspecting mold! He is knowledgeable, thorough, honest and trustworthy. He will inspect the area and recommend what you can do for the mold, so you don't get over charged by remediation companies for work you don't need. Highly recommend! read more

I genuinely appreciate Josh's detailed report and the diligent work he has put in. It was also very helpful that he constantly checked to see if I had any further questions, which made me feel thoroughly informed. read more

We had the pleasure of working with Josh for our mold inspection. The property we are purchasing had seen it's number of leaks and exposure to moisture. Considering my mom would be living there, it was of upmost importance that her home be free of mold. Josh was accommodating in terms of scheduling an appointment ASAP, as we were in a time crunch. He arrived on time and was very professional during the inspection. We received our results promptly and were quite pleased with his thorough report! I know who I'll turn to if I'm ever in doubt of the presence of mold! read more

These folks are really the best. Complete professionals and so kind. After testing positive for black mold, they were able to help point me in the right direction about what to do next. They're a great value for the community and I'd recommend them to anyone in need of inspection services. read more

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for Josh, and his company "SD Mold Inspection." I hired SD Mold Inspection after a tenant of mine noted some old dried water marks up in the attic ceiling. There were no signs of mold, no signs of musty odors, no indications of moister issues, and this watermark was a likely result a small roof leak from 2015, which had since been repaired. However, the tenant was relentless with his mold inspection requests, so in an effort to appease him, I arranged for a mold inspection. After doing some online research, I decided to hire SD Mold Inspection. I appreciated the fact that this company only does inspections, and does not accept sales commissions from remediation companies. This was a concern of mine from the beginning, so I was pleased to see that this policy was outlined on their website's home page. Josh was outstanding in every way. He was very knowledgeable, courteous, and professional. Josh was also easy to talk with, and he took time to clearly explain the results and options. He was also very responsive to my questions and quick to return my calls, even on a weekend. In short, Josh was a very cool dude to work with. This was the first time that I needed a mold inspection, but if I ever need another one, I know a great company that I can call. Seriously, this was a 5-Star experience all around, and a big thanks to Josh and his outstanding company. read more

Josh is super responsive, professional and knowledgeable. He was able to get to my commercial space quickly and turn around a thorough report quite promptly. When I asked him questions on the results he really took the time to answer everything at length. When I asked him for a supplemental letter with more details to address specific concerns that I could send to our property manager and offered to pay him for it he did so at no extra charge. I have asked him additional questions over time and he is always quick to answer and incredibly helpful. I highly recommend Josh and am so appreciative of his excellent service and high level of expertise! read more

Josh is absolutely amazing, he responds quickly, expedites service and is thorough. I've had to utilize him twice and each time he goes above and beyond to ensure your trust in his work. I highly recommend and will absolutely use him if ever needed again in the future. read more

Great experience. On time and very professional. My results came back fast. Very satisfied.

Josh came out to inspect our house since my wife was having some health issues related to mold. He tested and inspected our whole house for mold and explained what he was looking for. He answered all of our questions and followed up quickly with the test results. Josh was very professional and definitely knew what he was talking about. I highly recommend. read more

I have been getting non-stop congestion for the past year or so & since it seems to be getting worse over time, we called Josh at SD Mold Inspection to come test our bedroom and a couple of other areas. We live in an older Point Loma home with original wood flooring - some parts are so old that we can feel the cold/air come up. I have suspected this could be a source of mold coming from under the house. Josh confirmed this by doing an air sample in our bedroom, under the house & outside. We have very elevated levels of mold in the bedroom, which is most likely why I've been so stuffy/congested. We are now taking steps to mitigate by dealing with the floor & sealing it. Can't do much about under the house or Point Loma, as it's just wet here - but it was very eye opening to see the numbers. Josh is really informative and really nice to work with. He's super responsive & offers to answer any questions. I would not hesitate to use him again! read more

I recently had gotten a mold inspection and saw a bunch of mold growing around my shower so I wanted to make sure I am not breathing in anything that is slowly killing me! They said I had to get a bunch of tile and drywall removed in the bathroom because I had a serious mold problem. They charged me $200 for the inspection and then quoted me $3000 to remove all the mold. I wanted to get a second opinion because that is a lot of money and I was referred to SD Mold inspection by a friend who recently had a bunch of mold removed at their house.   Josh came out to do an inspection the day after I called and performed an inspection. He measured the moisture in the walls, the humidity in the air and took some samples. The previous inspector did not do the same. He took one sample and looked around for a little bit. Josh explained a lot about mold to me and took some samples. Apparently there is mold in the air everywhere, it is just a matter of what type of mold it is and if the there are abnormally high levels in the air. He tooksome samples in the bathroom and one outside.   2 days later he sent me a report and explained that there weren't high levels of mold in the air and that the mold I had in the bathroom was not dangerous in any way. It was a common leaf mold that I could just clean up myself. I was really glad to hear this because I thought I was going to have to spend a fortune on getting my bathroom torn apart.   The fact that he said I don't need to spend a bunch of money on mold removal proves his honesty. Don't hire an inspector that also does remediation and mold removal. Of course they would want to say there is a mold problem! Josh's inspection ended up costing $500 because he took several samples. Considering I wasted $300 on the first inspection, the $500 to save $3000 was well worth it to get a legitimate inspector who has a science background. I will be calling Josh for any future needs I have. read more

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Josh was great. I had a leak that came from the unit above and the tenant was worried about mold since there were black spots but luckily the report came back clean and we were cleared to have it closed up. I appreciated all the advice Josh provided and his patience in answering all my many questions. I will certainly use Josh again if needed and will refer him to anyone else needing such services. read more

Josh was very professional and provided the lab results within a timely manner. As we were going through the area I wanted tested, he was very friendly as he explained the process that was easy to understand. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

He did an excellent and thorough job testing, was responsive, and results came back quickly. Would certainly use him again.

I was purchasing a home in Coronado and noticed there was an area in the master bathroom that looked like it had some water damage. The paint was peeling off and it looked black underneath so I wanted to get it tested to make sure I was not buying a house that was going to need a bunch of work. My real estate agent recommended Josh from SD Mold Inspection and I was able to schedule an appointment for the same day. Josh met me and my agent at the house and was there even before we were. He walked us through what he was doing and why. He was really knowledgeable and more than happy to answer whatever crazy questions I had. He took an air sample and a tape sample from the area where the black was. He also checked for any other leaks around the house which was good. The next day he gave me a call and explained that there was indeed mold growth but that the mold was allergenic, not toxic but he still recommended remediation. I forwarded the report to my real estate agent who had the sellers take care of it. They wanted to have their own inspector test the area after all the mold was removed but I insisted that Josh do the testing since he was the one who did the testing in the beginning. Again Josh was able to make it out the same day and this time it was a Saturday. I don't even think any other mold inspection companies are open on the weekends. He collected another sample to confirm whether they got rid of all the mold or not. The next day he gave me the good news that it was all clear and then over the next couple days the sellers had everything rebuilt. Because Josh was able to come out the same day I was able to get this all taken care of quick enough. He always answers his phone when I have any questions and sent me the reports right away. Finding someone who is responsive and prompt is a blessing when you are in a time crunch. I'll be calling again if I ever have a need. read more

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I was in the process of buying a home and noticed there was a water stain in one of the rooms. I have a son so I am very cautious about mold and before I bought a home I wanted to make sure there was no leaks or mold growth. A roofer confirmed that there was a leak in the roof but that he could fix it quickly. Because we did not know how long the leak had been there and the sellers did not know either, I wanted a mold inspection before actually closing the deal. I called SD Mold Inspection and spoke with Josh who was able to come by and take some air samples the following evening. He got me results the next day, which was very important in terms of when we needed to go forward with the purchase of this home or not. Josh provided me with very detailed reports and explained everything. Turned out there was luckily no mold problem despite the leak. I highly recommend SD Mold Inspection. Josh was attentive, always on time with everything he promised, and very professional. I couldn't have asked for more. read more

Josh just finished up an inspection for my client who is buying a home near SDSU. He took multiple samples and explained the process in a manner that was easy to understand but showed his expertise in this field. We will get the results next business day, which is really helpful because our investigation period on this home is short. Josh is very professional and transparent in his work. Pricing is great and he provides a full service experience. If you are questioning what that black spot is in your home, don't wait, have Josh come out and give you peace of mind and a clear path forward to cure your home of any organic growth that may be present. read more

5 star service! Josh came out the same day I called to inspect my house for mold because there was a weird smell in one of the rooms. He arrived 10 min early and got to work. He checked for moisture all over the place, measured the humidity, and took 2 air samples. He charged $400 for the inspection, which included 2 samples, lab analysis and a full report. He also offered to go over the report with me if there was anything I didn't understand. He sent me the report in 2 days like he said he would and gave me an explanation of the results. Turns out mold levels were normal but the humidity in the room was over 70%. He suggested either leaving windows open to increase air flow and/or to get a dehumidifier because high humidity is one of the conditions that can easily lead to mold growth. I am happy there was no need to spend a bunch of money opening up all the walls. Josh really knew what he was doing and answered every question I had. He will be the first I call if I ever have a need in the future. read more

I live on the 1st floor of a 3-story apartment complex. My apartment's kitchen, and living room flooded due to a pipe in the apartment above me bursting. After my apartment dried out my landlord claimed there was no mold present, and my apartment was safe to live in. I then contacted several mold inspection companies for testing to confirm my apartment was safe to return to. I contacted a total of 5 local mold inspection companies, SD Mold Inspection (SDMI) price was the same or cheaper then all of the other companies. I decided to go with SDMI because of how polite and knowledgeable they were during my initial phone consultation. Josh was able to come to my residence the very next day after I spoke with him on the phone. He performed air testing inside and outside my apartment. He also took several physical samples of large black areas on my drywall, which was white before the flooding. While Josh was taking his samples, he was extremely polite and was kind enough to explain to me all of the different kinds of mold I may be dealing with (noting nothing is confirmed until I receive my lab results). He explained health concerns mold may cause and warning signs of future mold growth. After he finished taking samples Josh outlined a timeline for me to receive the lab results and his official report (48hr-72hrs). I received the lab results and Josh's report in 72hrs. The results showed harmful levels of several kinds of mold. Josh's report was in-depth and provided enough information when shared with my landlord to have my kitchen replaced, new flooring installed in my kitchen/living room, and admittance that there was mold present. SDMI are beyond amazing. They are professional, thorough, cost efficient, and most importantly care about the safety of their clients. I HIGHLY recommend. read more

Josh did a fantastic job inspecting our home for mold. Very friendly and professional, explained things very well, and called with results in only 2 days. His prices are quite reasonable, and he did not try to push extra testing on us. His company only does testing, not treatment, so I feel that he is therefore very honest and impartial. I was so happy with his service that I gave his information to our realtor. In short - an excellent experience with a great business. Highest possible recommendation! read more

I hired Josh to inspect a property of mine for mold. Josh was responsive, on time, very professional, and easy to work with. I had to contact him a couple of times for other work and he was always consistent with his good work & service. Thank you, Josh. read more

I live by the beach and saw that there was commonly mold growing on the outside of our building. I didn't know much about mold or if I needed an inspection so I never got one. That is until an entire mushroom grew out of one of my living room walls!! I think that is a pretty good indicator that I should get an inspection. I called SD Mold inspection and asked if this is something to be worried about. They let me know that a mushroom is, of course, an obvious sign of fungal growth but is more of an indicator that there may be moisture in the wall. They let me know that is not an indication of any toxic mold or anything like that but that it might be a good idea to get some samples including an air sample in the wall. They came and did their thing and sent me a couple reports the following day. They also called to go over the report with me, which was awesome considering it was gibberish to me. It turned out that there were no real problems going on aside from a possible leak, which I got my landlord to take care of. So in the end I got a handy man to replace the dry wall where the mushroom was and dry the area so nothing would grow back. SD Mold inspection was very fast and helpful, I am glad I found them. I will be using them in the future if I have any more needs. read more

Josh is very professional and knows his business! He has a quick turnaround time and didn't try to upsell me for tests I didn't need. He's also very affordable compared to others out there. He was very thorough and explained to me the process so I knew what to expect. We have a newborn, so I wanted to ensure our mold issue was resolved, and he gave me that peace of mind. read more

I am very pleased with the work Josh with SD Mold Inspection did for us. We were in a time crunch to have mold tested in the wall and flooring behind and under the refrigerator before we could move back in. Josh repsonded to the request within a few hours; set the appointment for the testing and Josh was there on time with all the proper equipment. He explained the process and the time it would take for the results. As sooon as the results were available he sent the official report by email and followed up with a call. Josh is courteous, efficient, timely and knowledgable. Call him now. JTjenos, Encinitas, CA read more

I was going to buy my first condo and wanted a reliable company to inspect for mold. I went with SD Mold Inspection and am very glad I did! This company is solely focused on mold detection--not split by the desire to sell treatment or remediation too. Josh was responsive, timely in his inspection and results...which he sends to an independent lab. It was very reassuring to have those results quickly clearly explained so I could be assured I was making the right decision to buy my condo. You cannot go wrong with Josh! read more

I was working with a very short timeline for a home purchase and Josh was able to get out to the property quickly and turn the report back around to us quickly as well. I highly recommend SD Mold Inspection! read more

Josh was extremely professional and very personable. I would highly recommend SD Mold Inspection to anyone looking to detect mold throughout their home. He provided a great detailed report as well. read more

Josh is great-- a real throwback. I contacted him about testing for lead paint, which is something he does not do. He admitted that in an immediate reply and suggested someone to contact. I was impressed that he responded, given my request was for work he does not do. Even better, the person he recommended responded right away and set up a next day appointment. And her price was way less than all the other generic estimates I got. If I ever have mold issues (or questions) Josh is the person I will contact first. He proved to me that he is professional, honest, trustworthy, and has integrity--something many seem to lack these days. Thank you, Josh! read more

Josh was very thorough and professional. He not only did the inspection but he also educated us on mold and how it grows. He helped us put our minds at ease. Very courteous and respectful. His report was sent to us the next day. A very easy experience. Highly recommend! read more

Josh @ SD Mold Inspection is simply the best there is at his job. He is highly skilled and knowledgeable and he provides service with a rapid response time. I needed someone to do an inspection quickly who understood mold better than all the rest and who could really help me and I am lucky to have found this company. I recommend SD Mold Inspection to anyone dealing with a potential mold issue because of their impeccable professionalism and excellent customer service. read more

They did a great job. We had repeat flooding in my office. Josh responded quickly to my request, then came out and tested on schedule. Their report showed toxic mold was present, which countered my landlord's test which showed everything was "safe." Result? Full remediation. Great job and money well spent. read more

After a recent mold scare I contacted Josh to run tests in my home. The tests all came back negative for toxic mold, just some allergens, and all below normal. He recommended using a HEPA Air Purifier in the home if concerned. He was readily available to talk to throughout the process and clearly explained the test results received to put our mind at ease. I would recommend SD Mold Inspection to anyone that wants to know about the quality of the air in their home read more

Josh was really GREAT! Very professional. Personable. Arrived on time. Test results THE NEXT DAY! Very reasonably priced. He did a really good job! THANKS Josh! This inspection was for my own home. I am a claims adjuster, and I'll happily recommend him to any of my clients! read more

We just had our home tested by SD Mold Inspection, and I would like to report that the level of professionalism, competency, communication skills, and courtesy demonstrated by Josh far exceeded my wildest expectations. From the initial phone consultation to the final report and analysis, the care and understanding we received by this company helped alleviate the anxiety surrounding our potential mold infestation. Many thanks! read more