--- title: How much does a mold inspection cost? description: Mold inspections can range from $300.00 to $700.00 on average, with the size of the building and number of tests affecting the price. image: https://www.currenenvironmental.com/hubfs/IMG_0064.jpg --- [![](https://www.currenenvironmental.com/hs-fs/file-13663245-jpg/images/currenheader.jpg)](https://www.currenenvironmental.com/) ## How much does a mold inspection cost?   ![Mold inspection cost](https://www.currenenvironmental.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FLIR0157.jpg?width=320&name=FLIR0157.jpg) Mold surveys on average can cost $300.00 to $700.00 for a residential dwelling. Mold inspection cost is contingent on size of the dwelling and if mold sampling is performed. Commercial more inspections can average $600.00 or more due to the larger size of a commercial building relative to a residence. Mold sampling is completed to verify that a stained surface is mold or mold air sampling is performed to assess for hidden mold or general air quality.  ![mold inspections](https://www.currenenvironmental.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_6768.jpg?width=4032&name=IMG_6768.jpg) Mold only grows when spores land on a moist surface. Dry areas will not have mold growth.  The best way to prevent mold in your home is dehumidify basements and crawlspaces, mage humidity in attics, repair leaks in your roof, plumbing or HVAC system and make sure your kitchen and bathroom are properly venting moisture out of the house. Mold damages the building material or surface it is growing on and mold can aggravate allergies or asthma.   [![Mold Questions? 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If a house has been closed up and vacant (bank owned) humidity could have built up inside and caused mold to grow.   bank owned properties both before and after restoration (house flipping means do a mold inspection) ## Mold inspections are performed when unexplained discoloration or staining is present on a building surface such as walls ceiling or items in the room. a driver for performing a mold inspection. ![expert mold inspections](https://www.currenenvironmental.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_7656.jpg?width=4032&name=IMG_7656.jpg) *The photo above shows mold growth on a walk out basement sofa that developed when the occupants came back from vacation.  Curren found water issues and mold concealed in the newly finished space.  The spores inside the walls eventually landed on the furniture and the high humidity in the room fueled the mold growth.  Ultimately the walls were removed, carpet and furniture trashed.  *   If you suspect mold, smell musty odors, are getting sick, a mold inspection with air sampling is smart step.   # **Call the Experts** # **888-301-1050?  **     ###  **Questions about Mold?  ** **Click one of the links below**   **[Mold Inspections](https://www.currenenvironmental.com/mold-inspections)**   **[Free Mold Consultatio](https://www.currenenvironmental.com/consult-with-one-of-our-mold-experts)n**   **[Mold Remediation](https://www.currenenvironmental.com/mold-cleanup---remediation)**   ![mold surveys](https://www.currenenvironmental.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mold%20remedition%20trailer.jpg?width=4032&name=mold%20remedition%20trailer.jpg)   [![1-888-301-1050](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/28573/07e5c4ac-0322-4693-ac8c-208a9750db74.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/28573/07e5c4ac-0322-4693-ac8c-208a9750db74)**   ### Request a Quote [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.currenenvironmental.com%2Fhow-much-does-a-mold-inspection-cost%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.currenenvironmental.com%2Fhow-much-does-a-mold-inspection-cost%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.currenenvironmental.com%2Fhow-much-does-a-mold-inspection-cost%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.currenenvironmental.com%2Fhow-much-does-a-mold-inspection-cost%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=How%20much%20does%20a%20mold%20inspection%20cost%3F) [LSRP ](https://www.currenenvironmental.com/njdep-lsrp-licensed-site-remediation-professional/)| [ISRA ](https://www.currenenvironmental.com/NJDEP-ISRA-Industrial-Site-Recovery-Act-Process-/)| [Services](https://www.currenenvironmental.com/services/remediation/remediation-overview/) | [Tanks](https://www.currenenvironmental.com/services/ust-removal/commercial-tank-removal/) | [Remediation](https://www.currenenvironmental.com/services/remediation/remediation-overview/) | [Real Estate](https://www.currenenvironmental.com/Environmental-Issues-in-Residential-Real-Estate) | [Mold Remediation ](https://www.currenenvironmental.com/mold-remediation--/)| [Blog](https://www.currenenvironmental.com/blog/) | [Contact](https://www.currenenvironmental.com/contact-us/) | [Foam Tank Filling](https://www.currenenvironmental.com/foam-tank-filling) | [Insurance Restoration](https://www.currenenvironmental.com/insurance-restoration/) |[UST AST Closure](https://www.currenenvironmental.com/ust-ast-closure/) Curren Environmental is your environmental services company servicing Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. *Nothing on this web page, or anywhere on this website, is to be construed as giving legal advice, nor is it intended to replace the counsel of your own legal and financial advisors.   The information supplied is intended to help make you more aware of issues that you should consider and then discuss with your own legal and financial advisors. * [*Privacy Policy.*](https://www.currenenvironmental.com/curren-environmental-privacy-policy) © 2026 Curren Environmental, Inc. - All Rights Reserved.