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Mold Inspection & Testing in San Rafael, CA

Mold inspection and testing in San Rafael — moisture mapping, thermal imaging, third-party lab sampling and a written report. Eichlers, Canal apartments, older homes. Call (415) 529-5637.

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A mold inspection should answer three questions: is there mold, how much, and what is causing it. In San Rafael the answer depends heavily on the building — a Terra Linda Eichler, a Canal neighborhood apartment and a Gerstle Park Victorian each fail in different ways. We inspect, map moisture, take samples analyzed by an accredited lab and give you a written report you can use with a landlord, buyer, seller or insurer.

Allied Restoration serves Downtown San Rafael, Gerstle Park, Dominican, Sun Valley, Terra Linda, Lucas Valley and Marinwood, Peacock Gap, Santa Venetia, Bayside Acres and the Canal neighborhood from our Petaluma office at 15 Copeland Street, Petaluma, CA 94952, with a 60-minute emergency response target and IICRC-certified technicians on every job.

Mold Inspection & Testing Services in San Rafael

Visual Inspection

Attic to crawlspace, including the places mold actually hides

Moisture Mapping

Pin and pinless meters plus thermal imaging to locate wet materials

Air & Surface Sampling

Samples analyzed by an accredited third-party laboratory

Written Findings

Photos, moisture readings and lab results in a report you and your insurer can use

Remediation Scope

A clear protocol if remediation is needed — or a clean bill of health if not

Clearance Testing

Post-remediation verification so you know the job is actually finished

What We Look for in San Rafael Buildings

Local building types have their own trouble spots:

Terra Linda and Lucas Valley Eichlers — Low-slope roofs, radiant heat in the slab and large single-pane glass mean roof leaks, slab leaks and window condensation. Mold often hides behind wall panels and in ceilings.
Canal neighborhood apartments — Older multi-unit buildings near the tidal canal with high groundwater and crowded units tend toward bathroom, closet and window-wall mold.
Gerstle Park, Dominican and downtown older homes — Raised foundations, original plumbing and limited insulation lead to crawlspace and wall-cavity mold.
Hillside homes in Sun Valley and Peacock Gap — Lower levels against the hill can take on water through walls and slabs during winter storms.
Real estate transactions — Buyers and sellers want a clear, documented answer before closing. We provide a report that stands on its own.

How a San Rafael Mold Inspection Works

Interview and history — Leaks, odors, symptoms, past water damage and renovations.
Visual inspection — Every room, the attic, crawlspace, under sinks and around windows and HVAC.
Moisture mapping — Meters and thermal imaging to find wet materials you cannot see.
Sampling — Air and surface samples where they add information, analyzed by an accredited third-party laboratory.
Written report — Findings, photos, readings and lab results, plus a remediation scope if one is needed.

Inspection first, then decide. If mold is found, the report gives a clear scope of work. If you choose us for the cleanup, see mold remediation in San Rafael. Post-remediation clearance testing confirms the job is done.

Why San Rafael Property Owners Call Allied

Real local offices in Petaluma and San Francisco — not a national franchise call center
IICRC Certified Firm; WRT, ASD, FSRT and AMRT certified technicians
60-minute emergency response target to San Rafael, 24/7/365
We own our large-loss equipment — desiccant dehumidification, three-phase temporary power, high-volume extraction
Xactimate documentation and direct adjuster coordination
EPA Lead-Safe certified for pre-1978 homes
20+ years serving North Bay homeowners, property managers and commercial clients

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need air testing if I can already see mold?

Not always. If growth is visible and its cause is clear, removal can proceed without air testing. Testing is useful when there is odor but no visible source, after a water loss, for real estate transactions, or when someone has health concerns.

How long does a mold inspection take?

Most San Rafael homes take one to two hours on site. Lab results typically come back in two to three business days.

Can you inspect a rental unit for a tenant or landlord?

Yes. We document conditions objectively with photos, moisture readings and lab results, which helps both sides agree on what needs to be fixed.

How fast can you reach San Rafael?

Allied dispatches to San Rafael from our Petaluma office at 15 Copeland Street, Petaluma, CA 94952, with a 60-minute emergency response target 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Do you work directly with my insurance company?

Yes. Allied documents every job in Xactimate — the estimating format every major carrier uses — and coordinates directly with your adjuster from first call to final repairs.