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You shouldn’t have to wonder if that musty smell means trouble. Or if the water damage from last winter left something growing behind your drywall. A proper mold inspection gives you real answers with lab-tested results and a clear plan forward.
Northern Liberties homes deal with Philadelphia’s humid summers and aging infrastructure. That combination creates perfect conditions for mold growth in basements, bathrooms, and anywhere water sits too long. Most homeowners don’t realize mold is there until someone gets sick or a buyer’s inspector flags it during a sale.
We use infrared cameras and moisture meters to find mold you can’t see. Then we test samples in a certified lab to confirm what type of mold you’re dealing with and how much of it exists. You get a detailed report that tells you exactly where the problem is, what’s causing it, and what needs to happen next. No guessing. No upselling. Just facts you can use to protect your home and your family.
Mack’s Mold Removal has been serving Bucks County and the greater Philadelphia area for over 25 years. We’ve completed more than 2,000 inspections in homes just like yours—older rowhomes with brick foundations, newer construction with HVAC issues, and everything in between.
We’re certified by InterNACHI and follow EPA-approved methods for every inspection. Our inspectors know how Northern Liberties properties are built and where mold typically hides in this area. We’ve worked with local insurance companies, real estate agents, and homeowners who just want to know if their family is safe.
You’re not getting a free inspection from a company that also does removal. We inspect. We test. We report. That’s it. No conflict of interest. No pressure to buy services you don’t need.
First, we walk through your property and talk about what you’ve noticed—smells, stains, health symptoms, or past water damage. Then we use thermal imaging cameras to scan walls, ceilings, and floors for temperature differences that indicate moisture or hidden mold growth.
We take air samples and surface samples from suspected areas and send them to a certified lab for analysis. The lab identifies the type of mold and measures spore concentration levels. This tells us if you have a problem, how serious it is, and where it’s coming from.
Within a few days, you get a written report with lab results, photos, moisture readings, and our findings. We explain what everything means in plain language and recommend next steps if remediation is needed. If your home is clear, you’ll have documentation proving it—helpful for insurance claims, real estate transactions, or just your own peace of mind.
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Every inspection includes a visual assessment of your entire property, thermal imaging to detect hidden moisture, and air quality testing to measure mold spore levels throughout your home. We also take surface samples from any visible growth or suspicious areas.
Northern Liberties properties face specific challenges. Many rowhomes here were built before modern moisture barriers existed. Shared walls can trap humidity. Unfinished basements with old brick foundations stay damp year-round. We know where to look because we’ve seen these issues hundreds of times in this neighborhood.
You’ll receive lab results that identify mold species—including black mold, which is what most people worry about when they hear “toxic mold.” The report includes moisture readings, photos of problem areas, and a clear explanation of what’s happening in your home. We also provide recommendations for fixing moisture sources, which is the only way to prevent mold from coming back after remediation.
If you’re buying or selling a home in Northern Liberties, our inspection reports meet the documentation requirements for real estate transactions and insurance claims. Local agents and adjusters know our work and trust our findings.
Most mold inspections in the Philadelphia area run between $310 and $1,100 depending on your home’s size and how many samples we need to collect. A typical rowhome inspection with air testing and a few surface samples usually falls in the $400 to $600 range.
We give you upfront pricing before we start. No surprises. The cost includes the visual inspection, thermal imaging, sample collection, lab analysis, and a detailed written report. If you need additional testing in multiple rooms or want to test your HVAC system separately, that adds to the total.
Some companies offer free inspections, but they’re usually tied to remediation services. That creates a conflict of interest. We charge for inspections because we’re giving you unbiased findings, not trying to sell you removal services. You can take our report to any remediation company you choose.
A mold inspection is the full service—we examine your property, use detection equipment to find hidden problems, and assess the overall situation. Mold testing is the lab work where we analyze samples to identify specific mold types and measure concentration levels.
Most people need both. The inspection tells us where mold is growing and why. The testing confirms what type of mold it is and whether spore levels are elevated enough to cause health problems. Some molds are more dangerous than others, and lab results tell us exactly what you’re dealing with.
If you just do testing without an inspection, you might miss hidden mold behind walls or in crawl spaces. If you only do a visual inspection without testing, you won’t know if airborne spores are affecting your indoor air quality. The combination gives you complete information.
The on-site inspection usually takes 1 to 3 hours depending on your home’s size and how many areas need detailed examination. We’re not rushing through. We’re checking every room, using thermal imaging on walls and ceilings, taking moisture readings, and collecting samples carefully.
Lab results typically come back within 3 to 5 business days. Then we compile everything into your written report and schedule a call to walk through the findings with you. From start to finish, you’ll have complete results within a week in most cases.
If you’re on a tight timeline for a real estate closing or insurance claim, let us know upfront. We can often expedite lab processing for an additional fee and get you results faster when needed.
Yes, you can stay in your home during the inspection. There’s nothing hazardous about the process. We’re not disturbing mold or creating airborne spores. We’re just looking, measuring, and collecting small samples.
Some people prefer to be present so they can point out problem areas and ask questions while we work. Others drop off a key and let us handle everything. Either way works fine.
If we do find significant mold growth during the inspection, we’ll discuss whether you should limit time in affected areas until remediation happens. But the inspection itself doesn’t create any additional risk. We follow protocols that minimize disturbance to any mold we find.
First, don’t panic. Finding mold during an inspection is better than finding it after someone gets sick or during a home sale. Now you know what you’re dealing with and can fix it properly.
Our report will tell you where the mold is, what’s causing the moisture problem, and what type of remediation is needed. Small areas under 10 square feet can sometimes be cleaned by homeowners if it’s not black mold and you don’t have health issues. Larger areas need professional remediation.
Fix the moisture source first. Mold grows because water is getting in somewhere—leaky pipes, poor ventilation, foundation seepage, or roof damage. If you only remove the mold without fixing why it’s there, it’ll come back. Our report identifies those moisture sources so you can address the root cause, not just the symptom.
You might. Mold often grows in places you can’t see—inside walls, under flooring, in HVAC ducts, or in crawl spaces. If you’re noticing musty odors, experiencing unexplained respiratory symptoms, or have had any water damage in the past year, an inspection makes sense even without visible growth.
Northern Liberties homes are especially prone to hidden mold because of older construction and shared walls that trap moisture. Many properties here have unfinished basements where mold grows unnoticed for months. By the time you see it, the problem is usually bigger than you think.
Real estate transactions are another common reason for inspections when there’s no visible mold. Buyers want confirmation before closing. Sellers want to address problems before listing. Insurance companies sometimes require documentation after water damage claims. An inspection gives you proof either way.
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