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Charlottesville Mold Testing

Charlottesville · Albemarle · Greene · Fluvanna

Mold Testing in Charlottesville, VASchedule mold testing or removal

Musty smell, visible growth, a past leak, or a home purchase? Tell us what is going on and a local mold specialist will contact you to schedule testing, removal or both.

  • Mold testing, inspection and removal
  • Removal by certified remediation companies only
  • Prefer an independent test? Choose testing only
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Schedule mold testing or removal

Free, no obligation. A local specialist will contact you, usually within one business day.

Removal requests go only to certified mold remediation companies, as Virginia law requires. Ask to see the certification.

The short answer

Test first, then fix

Short answer: Testing shows whether you have a mold problem and how big it is before you pay for removal. A basic Charlottesville mold inspection with two air samples (one indoor, one outdoor for comparison) is listed at about $300, with extra samples about $75 each, per a published local price list. If you can already see mold covering less than about 10 square feet, EPA says you can usually clean it yourself; larger areas call for a professional.

Why test before you hire a removal company

A testing-only inspector has no stake in finding a big problem. They identify the moisture source, take air or surface samples for an independent lab, and write a scope that any remediation company can quote against. That keeps removal quotes comparable, and a clearance test afterward confirms the job worked. Many homeowners skip testing when the mold is small, visible and the leak is already fixed; that is reasonable too.

Can the same company test and remove mold?

Yes. Many local mold companies do both, and Virginia law does not prohibit it: the state's mold inspector and remediator regulations were repealed in 2012, and a 2025 DPOR workgroup discussed separating the two without recommending it. One company is convenient. For an unbiased read, choose "Independent test only" on the form, or have a separate company do the clearance test after removal. See Virginia mold laws.

Smell it but can't see it?

Mold testing finds the moisture source and checks the air. Free quote, no obligation.

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Local data

Charlottesville facts that affect mold

Built 1967 (median)

The median Charlottesville home was built in 1967; 64% were built before 1980. Older crawl spaces, ducts and drainage are common moisture sources.

5% high water table

USDA soil data flags a shallow water table on about 5% of the city and 8% of Albemarle County, so a few low lots see persistent damp.

Radon Zone 2

Albemarle County is EPA radon Zone 2 (moderate). If you are testing air quality, a radon test is cheap to add.

Services

Mold services

Testing, inspection and certified removal, plus clearance testing after the work.

Mold inspection and testing

Visual inspection, moisture readings, air and surface samples, lab report.

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Mold removal

Certified remediation companies only, as Virginia law requires.

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Buying or selling

Testing during the inspection period, and what results mean.

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Crawl space mold

The most common hidden source in older homes.

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Schedule mold testing in Charlottesville

Testing, removal or both: one short form.

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How it works

How it works

Three simple steps. Free, no obligation.

  1. Tell us what is going on

    Musty smell, visible growth, a past leak or a home purchase. Choose testing, removal or both.

  2. A local mold specialist contacts you

    Usually within one business day, to schedule testing or a removal estimate.

  3. Get results and a written quote

    Removal is quoted by a certified remediation company. You decide whether to go ahead.

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It takes about a minute. A local specialist will contact you, usually within one business day.

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Service area

Areas served

Charlottesville and Albemarle County (Crozet, Earlysville, Keswick), Greene County (Ruckersville, Stanardsville), Fluvanna County (Lake Monticello, Palmyra).

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