Gary Jacobs is very professional and responsive with years of experience in the business. He schedules appointments very quickly and is full of helpful suggestions for remediation. We're very glad to have found him. read more

I did extensive research attempting to find a professional service that could help me figure out if there's any issues with my NYC apartment's air quality. Saw this company on Yelp and liked the fact they are locally owned and operated. Reaching the owner Gary was easy. He was very easy to speak with as well. It was definitely worth checking to see if my air quality has been what's been causing me to experience some unusual symptoms. Would recommend this company to others with similar concerns. read more

I'd rather a family business any day. I had a fantastic experience with MoldXpertsNY. Gary, the owner, conducted a fast, professional, and friendly mold testing appointment for my apartment. He was transparent about the testing process and provided a clear breakdown of the bill before the actual appointment. I called multiple businesses to get rates and answers to my nervous questions about mold. I'm glad I found MoldXperts. With 40 years in the business, their family-owned approach shines through in their expertise and customer service. read more

Gary is an absolute con-artist and sexist. I had three independent mold inspections on my apartment. The first with a licensed reputable company, the second with the city of new york housing department, and Gary being the third. My first mold inspector quickly sprung to action after entering the apartment. Searching for water damage, taking pictures of everything and politely walking me through every step of the process. While she didn't find any water source, she ultimately found a suspicious area behind my AC unit and began running her spore trap sample. This was then sent out to a lab and a couple days later, I received a very detailed report outlining several mold types that were found, how they compared to outdoor samples, and which ones were hazardous and which ones were not. Ultimately, we did find extremely elevated levels of mold including aspergillus and black mold, but she was clear that the remediation would be fairly simple. The City of NY mold inspector went through a similar exercise and actually found the leaky pipe behind the air conditioner that was leading to the mold. He gave the same recommendations and cited my building for the violation. Gary on the other hand, came into the apartment and very bluntly said he saw the prior report and had very strong concerns with it. When I asked him what his concerns were, he said he had never heard of a woman performing a mold inspection and would not trust a report from one. To be clear, Gary's reason for suspicion was that the prior inspector was a woman. Not that the report had any material defects. The suspicion was solely based off the prior inspector being a woman. Of course this was very shocking to me, but we had to complete the inspection so I pressed on. I then walked Gary through my apartment and flagged the suspicious areas, however, I couldn't help but notice he wasn't taking any pictures and didn't seem to be doing anything beyond walking through the apartment. After asking him if he was planning on taking pictures, he bluntly said he didn't do that. Now, I used to work for the real estate brokerage Redfin and I've gone through hundreds of inspections in my career and I have never seen an inspector refuse to take pictures. I want to be clear, pictures are not meant to show the presence of anything suspicious, but more that the inspector was present in the apartment and searched certain areas of the unit. After becoming increasingly alarmed, I started to be more firm with Gary and asked him to take pictures of the actively leaking pipe behind the AC unit and complete the air analysis. Gary refused to acknowledge the actively leaking pipe and I had to take a picture on my phone and show it to him to convince him to even acknowledge it. At this point, it was clear to me that Gary wasn't taking this seriously and this report was clearly going to be a waste of money. After about a week, we received the report and unsurprisingly, the active leak was not included and everything came back inconclusive which was frankly shocking given the other two mold inspectors came back positive. I called Gary to ask him how this was possible and he bluntly said, if you hire me and test again, you might get different results. Clearly Gary was just trying to fill his appointment book and is clearly willing to fudge the numbers depending on who's paying him, so I went back to my original mold inspector and had her take a look at his report. She flagged several concerns including the lack of a chain of custody and no real analysis beyond the lab report. I asked her if she had ever seen a false negative mold report, and she said it does happen especially if a unit is left unattended and the air is stagnant for a couple weeks like mine was. I then asked her if she had ever seen a false positive, and in her 10 years as a mold inspector she said this has never occurred. Once mold is found, it's not like it magically disappears. Gary is a sexist crook and for your health I highly recommend you stay clear from his services. read more

Gary is fantastic. Explains everything in detail and is quick and efficient. He was on time and is clearly an expert in his field. I have used him twice now. read more

Excellent experience. By the end of this process, I have total peace of mind. All is safe. Gary clearly has deep technical expertise. And he communicates and explains all-no mystery.l... Even before he came over, Gary explained the process, what he would be testing for, how he tests, what I would get back and the costs for testing. Then, once he arrived, he tested and again explained what and why he was testing each thing. Once the results came back, and when promised, Gary sent me the report from the lab. He also sent a cover email from him and then I asked if we could go through the on the phone so I could be sure to understand the good results. Gary is a technical pro, a great communicator. He is thorough, responsive and has integrity. And, as I said in the beginning of this review, I have the gift of peace of mind that all is healthy in my apartment. read more

My wife and I are expecting a baby in September and we saw some dark spots in the wood near our washing machine. We first called someone that wanted to tear up the floors and spray everything down for thousands of dollars, and then found Gary through a friend. Mr. Jacobs is incredibly knowledgeable, honest, and thorough. He arrived on time, gave detailed instructions, took air samples from various parts of our apartment, and provided a detailed review with action items. In the end, everything turned out ok, but we were relieved that we got an independent report from Gary first. I highly recommend getting this done to anyone expecting or moving to a new apartment. Thanks, Gary. read more

I have used this company once before. Gary is a true professional with many years of experience. I spoke to him and described my situation in a rental property that I own. It had been flooded in the basement area for a second time and the tenant was concerned about her children, especially the one who is asthmatic. Fortunately, it turned out that the area only needed some light cleaning and is safe to use, I highly recommend this company. read more

Gary did an excellent and very thorough job of examining/testing our house for mold. He also was extremely knowledgeable and offered a number of tips to help prevent mold going forward. Really enjoyed working with Gary and would highly recommend to someone that is looking for a company/person they can trust. read more

I found moldxpertny at yelp. I smelled a moldy musty smell in my apt and it transferred to my Belongings . Gary who is the owner was easy to talk to on the phone he explained everything in detail to me and gave me a very fair price . He came to my apt to do an air test and some swabs . He was very easygoing, nice ,knowledgeable , and trustworthy. I highly recomend him and trust that he will do the job of testing for mold and inspect throughly as he did for me . Excellent service , reliable ,honest and trustworthy . Friendly and informative . Highly recommend. read more

I called this company because they received such good reviews on Yelp and now I know why. Gary Jacobs was prompt, honest and thorough in his work assessing my coop for any mold. Great company and great guy! read more

Simply put, MoldXpertsNY is the best there is. And Gary is as professional as it gets. Knowledgeable. Experienced. Thorough. Highly recommend. read more

Very honest (when many in this business aren't!), very communicative and straightforward. Knows this field like the back of his hand and comes with many years of experience. Will not charge you for silly or extraneous things or pretend to find "problems" when there are actually none to be found. Came highly recommended and would use again, should the need arise, in a heartbeat. read more

The past 2 years I have been living with all kinds of flooding in my house. When I recently started not feeling well I thought perhaps I have a mold problem. I went on Home Advisor and was fortunate to be connected with Gary Jacobs of Mold Xperts! He called right away and came to text my home immediately. He is professional, knowledgeable, courteous and thorough. I felt an immediate trust in this man. After we were finished I had a few questions and e mailed him. True to his previous style, he called me immediately and patiently answered all of my questions. THIS is the only kind of person I will work with and my faith is restored that we still have such professionals to call upon. You have a mold or air concern, call Gary Jacobs! read more

I have used Gary two times in the past few years. He is honest, caring and thorough. I feel that I can totally trust him and highly recommend him to anyone who might have air quality issues. He takes the time to explain what he is doing and then goes about it and does exactly what he says he is going to do. SusanS read more

We were concerned about a mold smell. Gary came and did air quality tests looking for mold and other contaminants. We made an appointment within just a day of speaking, and he was very transparent about pricing. He came by promptly in the appointment window and was friendly and informative about the process. He came up with a comprehensive testing plan that included looking in the basement and in other rooms of the house. Our results came back quickly, and Gary explained them clearly. All around a terrific experience that put our minds at ease. read more

Gary is the most professional, caring and friendly expert! He made sure to be available at any time and constantly followed up! He is amazing! read more

I called in the morning, they were there by the afternoon. They were very professional with no hassle or fuss. MoldXperts provided very kind, considerate customer service. Gary, the owner, even called me on Saturday to deliver the results. Top notch & highly recommend. read more

I called Gary with a concern about mold in my apartment (a leaky faucet and moldy wood under the sink) on a Saturday evening. He spent time talking to me all throughout the weekend so as to decide if professional mold testing and mold remediation would be best for my situation. He was so honest that he advised me that it might not be needed for me and gave me some DIY tips so as to be economical. I can't believe how honest and generous with his time he was! This is a really trustworthy person and if I had deeper concerns such as health issues I would feel very safe going to him for the mold assessment. Thank you so much Gary! read more

Gary was extremely professional and informative. He took the time both before the tests to figure out exactly what our needs were. He took the time after to the test to answer any questions we had about the results. He made recommendations on how we can make our air quality better. I cannot recommend his services enough. read more

Gary, the owner, was on time for our appointment. He was thorough in his testing and respectful of the home. He asked many pertinent questions in his quest to find possible causes. I found him to be an expert in his field and would recommend him highly. read more

Had concerns about the air quality in our business. Went online and found moldxpertsny. The technician was on time and seemed very professional. Fortunately the service turned out to be good, and now we have peace of mind. Definitely worth the money. Highly recommended. read more

I could not have had a better experience dealing with this stressful situation. Gary was professional, friendly and clearly an expert in his field. Moreover, he patiently answered every question I had and assuaged all my concerns regarding the mold and air quality in my apartment. Once the tests were conducted and the results came in, he emailed me not only the official lab results but also explained the findings in a clear and concise summary. Late that night I was stressed about a few things and emailed him. He wrote back within a few minutes AT 1AM. WOW. This company really goes over and above. I hope don't ever have to deal with mold issues again, but if I do I will 100 percent be calling MoldXperts NY. read more

On the phone Mr. Jacobs thoroughly explained what I'd be charged and what services I'd receive. He also explained that should remediation be required, it is legally required that his company have no interest or stake in either conducting the repairs or recommending another contractor for repairs. Thankfully, the results were negative for mold. But we still have an odor and he helpfully suggested areas to inspect for the source. Up to us to find a contractor, but I feel armed with knowledge. read more

Gary was great! Very friendly, fast and explained everything really well. I would definitely recommend him!

Very pleased with the services provided by MoldXpertny. Besides being very professional, Gary was extremely thorough, and patient providing clear explanations for each test he was taking, and outlining the testing and the mold remediation process for me. When the lab tests came back, he reviewed them carefully so that I could better understand what each of the lab test scores meant, and recommended what he felt would be the next steps ps to take to remediate the mold in our basement. Gary was open & honest, and he earned our trust. We highly recommend him. read more

Gary is super knowledgeable and really went above and beyond to help us. I hired him on recommendation of a friend and he came and measured the air quality twice as we had an issue with building work in our apartment block. read more

Hired Gary from Moldxperts recently to conduct testing. We were in a time crunch and he was super accommodating, even seeing us on his day off! He was very professional and clearly explained each test he was taking and made sure we were aware of all the pricing. He is true to his word and an expert in his field. He went over the test results afterwards and helped us understand what everything meant and how to fix it. I would highly recommend hiring Gary and his company. read more