We recently had our home inspected for mold (in the Bay Area) by Murphy , and I was very impressed with the service we received. He was extremely thorough, took the time to inspect the entire house carefully, and explained everything clearly throughout the process. He also collected multiple samples to make sure we had accurate information and peace of mind. I really appreciated his professionalism, attention to detail, and how patient he was with all of our questions. I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing a mold inspection done. I will say I think the samples are very over priced at $129 a sample because if they recommend 10 samples that well over 1k. The initial inspection was $450. read more

This is our second time using MIS and Charles. He is very knowledgeable and extremely empathetic! When life gets scary its important to have people like that in your corner! read more

I've worked with three different mold inspectors in my lifetime (unfortunately) and Mold Inspection Sciences was by far the worst. My house tested high for mycotoxins using a HERTSMI-2 dust sample (which is the gold standard for identifying a problem house), however I needed an inspector to localize the source. Their upfront price seemed very reasonable with individual charges per test and extra for remediation protocol. Overall, it ended up being way more expensive than their competitors. Which would be fine if it was a good inspection, but it was absolutely not. The inspector was very young and clearly new at the game. She missed two very obvious major spots, one was a green discolored missing grout in a shower obvious spot. She entirely skipped a small room off the bedroom. Instead she is pointing out places with mildew, which have no impact on health. They were also trying to upsell me on qPCR air sampling, which would have been another $2000+ and give no more information than the $130 HERTSMI-2 test. Because I mentioned that I'm dealing with CIRS, they charged even more for the report, which had no useful information outside of what you can read online. MIS had no way to perform cavity samples in the wall which is ridiculous to me. I later hired a new inspector with a mold dog, and the dog quickly zeroed in on two problem areas which were completely skipped by MIS and had cavity samples performed confirming mold. Had I followed MIS instructions based on their air sample only, I would have ripped out a brand new vanity (which I told them should not have a problem) and completely missed the obvious moldy bathtub 5 feet away. In summary, stay far away from these money driven scammy mold inspectors. read more

Highly recommended I don't leave reviews often but the service I got defiantly deserved one. the entire process has been great in these stressful times. My apartment was flooded and they were extremely helpful and nice from the guy I spoke to on the phone to schedule the inspection and then Josie Williams showed a ton of professionalism and just genuine kindness, was truly concerned with us and wanted the best for us. She made she to check EVERYTHING even found mold in a place the flooding didn't even effect. Truly grateful to have had a great experience with this company. You 100% get what you pay for, the money was worth the results without a doubt. read more

This company provides a lot of useful information over the phone, their inspection and their reports are very thorough, and their willingness to explain why whatever they are recommending is so important, as well as the next steps really helped us to plan and budget accordingly. The only thing I found a bit discouraging is that they offer to write a Mold Remediation Protocol for the company that will do the remediation project (which is absolutely necessary for my opinion) but they charge approximately 1/2 of the total cost of the inspection they have already performed. It would have been great if this Remediation Protocol was more affordable. read more

I could not recommend this company enough. As a renter, I found mold in my home and my negligent landlord refused to address the situation and has consistently denied the presence of mold. To ensure our safety, my roommate and I decided to hire an inspector to evaluate the home. Before scheduling our service, I spent 15 minutes on the phone with George who was incredibly knowledgable, kind, and understanding of our situation. He took great care answering my many questions in advance of our service. He was also able to book an expedited service. Hardy was the inspector who came to conduct our service. He was friendly, thoughtful, and also took great care of our home. He has a wonderful sense of humor which calmed our nerves and allowed us to trust his process and recommendations regarding testing. He heard our concerns and was able to guide us into making the best decision regarding testing and I am glad to have trusted him. He also discovered additional mold that we had not found ourselves - he was very thorough! Tracy was the project manager that we spoke with to discuss findings, results, and reporting. He was also very friendly, incredibly knowledgable, and understanding. He offered to speak with our landlords regarding the findings as well, which we were very appreciative of. He was able to discuss our results in great detail. TLDR; this company is top notch, and I would recommend to anyone who would ask. We were in great hands and felt very taken care of. Thank you George, Hardy, and Tracy!! read more

While they were AWESOME and very detailed in their reporting - I can't BELIEVE how much money it costs to do this work - hate to really blame them for it though as their cost is really the same as most in the area. read more

So let me start off with the good. The technician who came out was friendly, very knowledgeable, and even a few minutes early. Report was returned in quoted time. Short and sweet: was quoted a price that completely missed the the majority of the cost, and then they tried to sell me on something I didn't need. Extremely disappointed. Very questionable business practices. Would never do business with again. Read on for the full story. My main complaint is the business tactics this company uses. I was told by the salesperson on the phone that there would be an upfront cost, and then a per sample cost. I was told I would need at least one sample and possibly another. When the technician came he told me that they couldn't do a proper report without an indoor and outdoor sample, so plan on paying for 2 samples at the least. Technician also took a sample of what was obviously mold, and it didn't occur to me that I'd be charged for something I could see with my own eyes. I knew I had mold in this area because I have been having a mold allergy and could physically see it in a spot where water used to come into the house. I was a little disappointed when I got the report, as it had nothing resembling a recommendation on it. So I readily admit that through either ignorance of the process or naivety on my part, I expected to get some sort of plan for the $1000 bucks I paid (I had 3 additional samples taken across my house just to be safe). So I called Mold Inspection Sciences to see what the next step was, and they informed me that a plan to send to the remediation company would be an additional $895! I asked why the salesperson had neglected to mention this in our conversation (considering this will be double, or in my case equal to the price of testing), and the gentleman on the phone responded "the salespeople just don't know how things work". I'm no business manager, but maybe y'all should teach the salespeople how things work? I was rather disgusted with the exchange and decided to shop around for the plan since my initial budget had just been blown out of the water. I had a remediation company come out and take a look at everything. The kicker is that when they looked at my mold report, and informed me the mold quantities they saw were negligible and did NOT need remediation. Mold inspection services was going to charge me close to a grand for something I didn't need. Probably the most telling thing is that when I was talking to the technician about what felt like a bait and witch, he just rolled his eyes and said that he's seen a lot of that with MIS. If you decide to do business with them, they'll probably do a good job and get you what you need. Just make sure and get up front prices on the entire process. read more

Jake inspected our home for mold. He did a fantastic job -- was through, helpful, and informative. We felt very confident in his work.

We hated our experience with the mold in our house - it's such a horribly frustrating thing to go through as a homeowner. But MIS was very helpful and kind to us along the way! I'd recommend them to anyone. read more

I am an attorney in Austin who frequently gets clients with mold problems. I have been confidently referring my clients to MIS for many years. These people are great; their services are reasonably priced; they are prompt and pleasant to deal with, and their work holds up in court. On another note, I read the reviews below and can only say that the two, 1 star reviews I saw are from the kind of people who either are too demanding who will never be satisfied (a terrible affliction to suffer) or are just crazy. I have dealt with both. Those of us who work to help others sometimes run into folks like these. It comes with the territory. I stand behind MIS because they stand behind the work they do; and how they do business reflects on me when I send my clients to them. They never let me down. read more

If I could give them negative 5 stars, I would. Worst experience ever. They don't tell you up front that they will charge you $500 for a protocol necessary to give to a remediator. Then they don't call you back to get the protocol and when they do they say it will take 3-5 business days while you have mold growing in your home and it can't be remediated until they get you that protocol. Extortion at best!!! Run far away from this company and find a company with some customer service. read more

These guys were very professional and guided me through the process before and during the inspection. All my questions were answered. Steve Yeager was very knowledgeable and spent as much time explaining things to me as needed. I highly recommend this company and Steve specifically. read more

We have used MIS 5+ times over the years in our real estate investment business, etc. and I felt compelled to finally write a review. Companies like MIS put quality and integrity over all else. When there is a problem or question, they address it timely. With any moisture or mold issue we will continue to turn to them as our go to! Thanks Ben & team! read more

My family and I are quarantined due to the Pandemic (like everyone right now) and found some mold in our bathroom - this is pretty bad, cause all we're supposed to be doing is staying home but what do you do if your home becomes unsafe?? We called up Mold Inspection Sciences and they were able to come out within the week. At first we had a mixup about which day the appointment was for, and they showed up a day early - not a big deal. The next day Eija showed up to inspect our home and she was professional, informative and very friendly! Our dog loved her, which told me everything I need to know. We got an incredibly thorough report with great photos and information. Would definitely recommend these guys if you have some mold you're concerned about. read more

MSI is by far the most superior mold inspection company in Austin. I have spoken to many people and everyone kept referring me to MSI. MSI explains which molds are harmful and how you can best get rid of them. They also provide remediator resources that are vetted which gives reassurance to its customers. Thanks to the help from Rick, Tracy, and Joshua I am hopeful that my life can now be mold free!! I have been sick for over two years and MSI proved that my apartment was loaded with toxic mold. Everyone that I spoke to at MSI was so kind and reassuring even when I was having meltdowns about the toxic mold in my apartment. I would highly recommend them and definitely get a mold inspection if you are buying a new house! Rick went above and beyond to make sure that there was no mold in my house and if he saw anything strange at all he let me know. Thank you to everyone at MSI! read more

This company is super communicative, professional and responsive. I could not have been more impressed by the information they give over the phone, their inspection and their reports and willingness to fully explain the reports. read more

I have nothing but good things to say about this company. Nathan called me within 30 minutes of my requesting a quote for mold inspection on a home I rent out. He took care to get the inspection done as soon as possible even with some delays from the tenant. When I needed them to go back and make sure one of the rooms was tested he had it done without delay. The report was extensive and detailed, letting me know what should be done. He made a process that was pretty rough much easier for me. read more

MOLD INSPECTION OF TEXAS ARE CROOKS is sadly the most accurate description I can use. I paid them $400 to inspect the property, make tests and write a report. When I contracted with them, I specifically asked them if I could use their report to hire a contractor to perform the required mold remediation and they assured me an affirmative YES. They emailed me the BASIC (say nothing) report and then they Immediately called me to INFORM ME that I would need to pay them an additional $500 for a ANOTHER MORE DETAILED REPORT that l would need to give to the contractors to perform the work. I believe this is what people refer to as BAIT and SWITCH. Do yourself a favor and call somebody else. ps: This is the very first time I have written a comment. Ever! I felt it was that important to tell you what you will be dealing with. read more

I'm sorry to write this review because they have been very nice to work with, until last Friday. I called them 2 weeks ago because we had found growth on the outsides of our air vents downstairs (in a brand new house). I had also smelled a strong mildew smell in the master bathroom, which I mentioned to the inspector. I specifically asked them if they would write up a report that I could give to mold remediation companies. They said yes. The inspector was very nice, spent about 3 hours going through the whole house, and told me that he had found growth inside and outside the vents, and on parts of the AC unit. He suggested the AC unit was our problem. Then he asked if I wanted a protocol (their report), and I said of course. He asks for another $400. Supposedly their protocol is a separate charge from their inspection (which is also about $400-500), and this was not indicated on their website or the phone call when the question about the protocol was asked. So I told them that that was not communicated to me, and I had been expecting the protocol to be included in the price. Had I known I would be paying $800 for an inspection and report, I would not have hired this company. So the inspector was very accommodating, called his boss, and agreed not to charge me for the protocol (also because our problems are minor). I really appreciated that. He verbally told me, and I received an email, saying that I would get the protocol by Friday at the latest. It is now Monday, and no protocol. I have called them twice this morning, and left a message. The man who answered the phone said his "hands are tied," he "cannot get a hold of any of the project managers," and keeps transferring me to various voicemails. I have 3 mold remediation companies waiting for me to email them the protocol so that they can give me estimates, before we leave for vacation in 2 days. Now I feel that because of their miscommunication, they are considering me a low priority because I did not pay for their protocol. As a customer, I find this unacceptable that they are not keeping their word. Also, the mildew smell in the master bathroom? He didn't check the cabinets under the sinks, because their is a clear leak and water damage that I found yesterday. We do have young children and have a childproof lock on the cabinets, but all he needed to do was ask for the key. Compassion and flexibility- 5 stars Communication - 0 stars Thoroughness - 3 stars Reliability - 0 stars I'm hoping that this review will prompt someone from MIS to give me a call very soon so that I have the ability to fix my house... read more

Patrick was punctual, professional, thorough and made a huge effort to take the time to explain his process and findings. I particularly appreciated how much he helped educate me on everything about the inspection, but also mold in homes/buildings in general. read more

Out of blue I got phone call from Tina with angry, raised voice. I didn't know why she was so upset. She said I didn't provide my card after service and Patrick left memo to them. She simply was so angry to me. This is what happen and I don't deserve those kind of call from them. From making an appointment and how to collect the charge is part of their work. Patrick left one of his paperes at my house after his service and reported to the office which looked like that I stole it. After he found that one of the paper which happened to be the invoice was missing he made up the story and accused me for stealing that invoice to not to pay for their service. He reported to the office that after he found the invoice was gone he came back to me to make another invoice and I refused. So there was no invoice in his report. That was all lie. After he finished his work I paid with my credit card. He pack up his tools and papers and left my house. He never came back for the missing paper. Or he couldn't come back because it was too late to come back if he found that there was no invoice in his papers if that he realized it few days later. Anyway he made mistake, made up story and accused me to cover it up. I had really bad experience with them. This is the note Patric provided to the office. Tina sent this via email. "Hyun did not want to sign agreement. She scratched off the sample price so I had to fill out another one. When it came to payment she did not want to give payment info. I explained she would not receive a report. She finally gave me credit info. I packed up tools loaded the car and went back inside. When I returned the invoice was not with the other paperwork. I insisted that we fill out another one but she did not oblige. She said office would call with report and she will pay. The original invoice is not attached. Not sure if she kept it." After Patric left my place he never came back to my place to pick up his missing paper or to fill out another one. Yes. I sent email saying I don't need any report from them. It is because I live here by myself and since there is no mold I don't need any report from them. That is al. But Patrick used this email to take advantage, write it in his memo to the office saying I told 'Office will call with report and I would pay" HE NEVER CAME BACK TO PICK UP HIS LOST PAPER. I NEVER SAID THAT THE OFFICE HAD TO CALL ME WITH REPORT AND I WOULD PAY. I gave him my credit info in my house. He left his invoice paper accidentally. THAT IS ALL ! For the record, I did get any report from them. read more

These guys were awesome- I really can't say enough about how awesome Mold Inspection Sciences of Texas was. Super communicative from the start- Heidi, Ben, Dominick, and Shavoya were always in contact with me through the whole process, even as things got more complicated with the rain and the seller. I decided to get an additional Mold Inspection on top of my home inspection because I was purchasing an older home (1930) that was moved to the property in 2011 and sat vacant for a while until it was remodeled, so I felt that I wanted to be sure that the air quality and mold levels were safe for me and my pug. While they couldn't get the inspection done as soon as I wanted them to (I needed over the weekend, we called on a Friday, they came on Tuesday) they got me in as soon as they could. On the day that the inspection was scheduled it was raining and had been raining, and one of the issues with the home was the pooling of water underneath the house and the debris in the crawlspace. Dominick and Ben went above and beyond to make sure they got the inspection done as thoroughly as they could given the condition and the weather. I actually was really grateful that all that rain was present during my option period and my inspections since it gave me an opportunity to see the house in some extreme weather and I was able to negotiate some of these issues with the seller. I was under a lot of stress at this point, with the inspections, the seller, the option period and everything, and they handled my anxiety calmly and professionally and I felt like went above and beyond what they had to do, especially since I was all wound up about everything. Dominick did a very thorough job and not only took 5 samples but discovered a few areas of wet that we didn't know about from the original inspection (including an active leak from the outside and a leak under a sink that we didn't know about). Ben followed up promptly and took the time to explain things really clearly. I am a first-time home buyer and don't really have any idea of what I am doing, and he talked me through the inspection results and how to prevent mold in the future. After the fact, my seller didn't exactly handle the information in a timely manner and I had some concerns about the place not being properly dried out and the potential for mold growing in the house with the wet spots the home inspector and mold inspector found. Ben spoke to me to about the situation and then worked with the seller to figure out how to best approach the situation. While I'm not walking in with the level of confidence I hoped to have around the mold report due to the seller not drying out the house appropriately, that is no fault of Mold Inspection Sciences of Texas. Overall, I am very glad I got this inspection and was very impressed with their professionalism and the results of the inspection (albeit not completely at peace due to other circumstances and the amount of money I invested in achieving that peace of mind). Thank you! read more

Chris is one of the techs with Mold Inspection Science of Houston. He displayed a high level of professionalism and his service excellence was outstanding. He really took his time to explain what he was going to do and explain what the company was prepared to do moving forward to assist in correcting our issues. Chris performance speaks volume of professionalism and the company's leadership. I recommend the company to anyone. read more

This company is outstanding from the moment you call them all the way through the process. Very flexible and responsive with scheduling and the professional service was outstanding. Dominick and the team exceeded every expectation at a very reasonable price. read more

As a Realtor, I need a Mold Inspector who knows his stuff. I don't want my Clients walking into a disaster situation, so when a home that I had under contract had some suspicious mold, I called Mold Inspection Sciences. They came out to the home really quickly, took a sample and got the results back the next day! All the while, they kept my Client and I in the loop and educated us about mold, moisture and how the two interact. I recommend these guys to all of my colleagues! Super knowledgeable, friendly and customer-service-oriented. Thanks so much! read more

I just don't get what their purpose is. I just bought a rental unit that had obvious mold on the HVAC system that I wanted to get checked out. I found these guys on Yelp with gleaming reviews and called them to come out to check out the unit thinking they would actually do something about the mold. A guy showed up, saw the mold that I pointed him to, opened some vents to check for more mold, then told me I had mold. That was it! He was there for 30 minutes to tell me the obvious and charged me $200. He took a sample and charged me an additional $100 to have it analyzed. Didn't realize I could have bought a mold detection kit at Home Depot for $15 that would've told me the same exact thing. read more

I am so glad we chose Mold Inspection Sciences to inspect our problem. From Ben taking the appointment and answering our initial questions, to Rick's thorough examination of our home, to Justin's willingness to take the time to answer anything I threw at him. These guys are professionals in every sense of the word. If you have any question about a potential mold problem, call Mold Inspection Sciences and your questions will be answered. read more

This place does great professional work. I would recommend them to anyone! Everyone at the office are really helpful and they do all their work by the book. I had to use their services after a less professional mold inspection company did shabby work and took our money! Mold Inspection Science is the way to go. read more

We suspected mold in one of our bathrooms. We researched state certified mold inspectors only and this brought us to these professionals. We called on a Tuesday and Rick W was there on Wednesday for the inspection. I personally was blown away at how detailed the inspection was, I figured they would just come in and take a few swabs and leave. This was not the case at all; this is a full blown inspection with air testing, sample testing, moisture reading, photos and a detailed report. The staff was very helpful and available if we needed. Rick W, our inspector, took his time and was very patient and compassionate with your questions. It only took a few days to receive our results that confirmed our suspicions. Call this company today to get your inspection rolling! read more

What could I possibly add in the way of praise for Mold Inspection Sciences as a firm, and the people there that I had dealings with such as Rick and Ben that hasn't already been stated? I can only echo the praise of the other reviewers. I'm more than happy with the promptness and professionalism Mold Inspection Sciences has shown me. If the occasion would arise, I wouldn't hesitate for a minute to use them again. I highly recommend the firm. read more

Just wanted to say thank you to this company for patiently answering all my questions on the phone, even though I wasn't actually hiring them (yet). Tina was as nice and informative as could be, and really helped me with some decision-making after my house got flooded. read more

Trey was not only prompt, professional, and friendly, he also went above and beyond to explain the process and results in thorough detail. Every question I had was answered and I felt fully supported during the process! A+++. read more

Rick did a great job! Two thumbs up! Excellent customer service. He was thorough and professional. Pleased with the job! God bless and all the best! read more

This past July my wife and I entered into a contract to purchase an old home in Lakeway. The home had been a rental for the past 26 years, and had not been managed or maintained well. Among the many obvious issues the home facing was a long-standing water leak that has resulted in mold growth in the downstairs area. Needing a thorough and expert assessment of the extent of the mold issue, I researched several mold inspection services in the Austin area. I called each company and inquired in-depth about the process, costs, and overall services. Speaking with Ben at Mold Inspection Sciences, , it was clear that Mold Inspection Sciences offered the most comprehensive and professional services, and represented by far the best overall value. Ben went out of his way to answer my many questions, in detail. I scheduled a full-service (inside and outside the home, with air and surface samples) appointment for 4 days later. Inspector Rick Weir showed up exactly on time, and began his inspection. My expectations were (and always are) very high when it comes to professional services, but to say that Rick exceeded my expectations is an understatement. Rick spent considerable time inspecting nearly every nook and cranny of the home - inside and out. He explained everything he was doing, and everything he observed. At the end of his inspection, I was left feeling very comfortable and supremely confident that I had the complete and informed professional perspective I was needing. The written detailed inspection report came two days later, and the lab results of the surface and air samples I ordered were returned right after that. Each of these reports, and the verbal explanations I received from Rick while he was at the home helped me further understand what I was facing, and what needed to be done to the home I was purchasing. I would not hesitate for a moment to recommend Mold Inspection Sciences. Professional, experienced,friendly, prompt, thorough, and an exceptional value. If you're looking for this type of service -- look no further than these folks. David H, Lakeway, TX read more

These guys are seriously the best- I'd been having some mold symptoms in my apartment and needed a professional company to come check it out for me. This was something I had absolutely zero experience with and was totally in over my head. Based on the positive yelp reviews I decided to give them a call. To break it down for y'all, I called at the end of the work day on a Friday and was greeted by one of the pleasant and upbeat gentlemen that run the company (sorry guys- I can't remember if it was Justin, Nathan, or Ben!) who took all of my information, listened to my story, and happily answered my endless questions. He immediately emailed me a quote and all of the detailed information on how they would handle this if I chose to go through with the mold inspection. He told me that even though it was the weekend, if I gave them a call and left a message, they would get back to me to set things up immediately. Talk about dedication! I called and was immediately called back that following Sunday. We scheduled for the inspection, and when the time came to check my apartment out they were efficient, respectful of my home, detailed and thorough, and (once again) answered my thousands of questions... even when they were strictly out of curiosity! They got the report back to me quickly, emailed me a copy, and even called to go over all of the information for me. Since then they have been helpful on more than one occasion when I've had to call for help in dealing with my mold problem, and even though they don't do remediation they know how to assist you in finding what you need to move forward after the inspection. Aside from the fantastic quality of the service they provide, the guys over at Mold Inspection Sciences are easy going, super nice, knowledgeable, and a joy to work with. I highly recommend them! read more

Patrick came to our house after a leak in our upstairs bathroom - very honest and helpful!

They haven't come out yet but I have a good vibe. Ben booked my appointment and was a doll. If the rest of me interaction with them is this nice it will make this whole ordeal almost pleasant. So I tell all of you if you have mold and you just need a friend Ben is your guy. read more

Our inspector was very knowledgeable and thorough. They are a little pricey, but I felt like I got my money's worth. It was nice to get a full, written report of the inspection, including recommendations for urgent and optional remediation. I recommend them if you have concerns about mold in your house. read more

Did everything in a very professional manner. Would use again for sure