Key points
- Air samples count mold spores in a measured volume of air.
- Indoor results are compared to an outdoor sample taken at the same time.
- It doesn’t find the source — moisture mapping and inspection do that.
- Most useful for hidden mold questions and for clearance after remediation.
How it works
- A pump pulls a set volume of air through a spore trap cassette.
- Samples are taken in the area of concern and outdoors as a baseline.
- An outside lab counts and identifies spore types.
- Results are compared: indoor levels and types that differ from outdoors suggest an indoor source.
What it can’t tell you
- Exactly where the mold is
- Whether mold is growing inside a sealed wall cavity
- Whether a specific health symptom is caused by mold
- A single “safe” number — there are no federal limits for mold spores
When it’s worth it
- A musty smell with no visible mold
- After a leak, to check whether hidden growth may be present
- Clearance after remediation, to confirm the work area is clean
- Real estate or rental disputes where documentation matters
Vault’s $349 inspection tier includes air sampling analyzed by Sporecyte, an outside lab. Post-remediation clearance is performed by our AMRT-certified crew. See do I need mold testing?
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