"When you need more than a visual answer, Tom collects air and surface samples and sends them to an accredited independent lab — so your questions about mold and indoor air get settled with data."
Sometimes a visual inspection isn't enough — you need to know what's actually in the air. As a Certified Residential Mold Inspector, Tom Cely collects air and surface samples across the CSRA and has them analyzed by an accredited independent laboratory, giving homeowners and buyers objective, defensible results. Whether you're chasing down a musty odor, verifying a remediation, or worried about allergy symptoms, you get clear numbers and a plain-language explanation of what they mean.
Tom collects air samples (indoors and a comparative outdoor baseline) and, where appropriate, surface or tape-lift samples from suspect areas. Sampling is paired with a visual and moisture evaluation so the results are interpreted in context, not in isolation.
Samples are sent to an accredited independent laboratory, and you receive the lab report along with Tom's findings and photos — typically within a few days of lab turnaround. Tom explains what the spore types and counts mean for your home in plain language.
Testing is especially useful for confirming whether a problem exists, comparing indoor conditions to outdoor norms, and verifying that a completed remediation actually worked.
Mold doesn't always announce itself. Elevated spore counts and hidden growth behind walls, under flooring, or in ductwork can affect indoor air quality and health long before anything is visible — triggering allergies, asthma, and irritation.
The CSRA's humidity and crawlspace foundations make elevated indoor moisture common, and that's exactly what feeds airborne mold. Objective sampling turns a vague worry into a clear answer you can act on — or rule out entirely.
And when you've paid for remediation, post-remediation verification testing confirms the job was done right before you close the book on it. It's the difference between hoping the problem is gone and knowing it is.
A persistent musty odor with no visible source is a classic reason to test — the sample often finds what the eye can't. Unexplained allergy or respiratory symptoms that ease when you leave the house are another strong signal.
After remediation, testing verifies the work. During a real estate transaction, testing gives buyers documented assurance and sellers a clean answer. And after a water event — a leak, flood, or storm intrusion — testing confirms whether airborne mold followed.
Tom will always tell you honestly whether sampling adds value in your situation, or whether a visual mold inspection is all you need.
From your first phone call to the report in your inbox — clear communication and no surprises at every step.
Call Tom at 706-840-4907. We'll answer your questions and book a time that fits your timeline.
Tom performs a careful, focused evaluation, documenting every finding with clear, high-resolution photos.
You receive a detailed, jargon-free report — typically within 24 hours — plus a summary of the major points.
Tom explains what was found and answers your questions, so you know exactly where you stand.
An inspection is only as good as the inspector behind it. Tom's experience and credentials make the difference.
A South Carolina licensed Residential Home Inspector who inspects per the ASHI Standards of Practice on every job.
Real-world experience built since 2014 across the CSRA — and the eye for detail that comes with it.
15+ years in residential and light commercial construction quality control informs every inspection Tom performs.
Plain-language reports with high-resolution photos and a field summary of the major points.
A mold inspection is a visual and moisture-based evaluation. Mold testing adds air or surface samples analyzed by an accredited lab for objective results. Many jobs start with an inspection, and Tom recommends sampling only when it genuinely adds value.
Samples go to an accredited independent laboratory — not scored in-house — so the results are objective and defensible. You receive the lab report along with Tom's findings and photos.
Yes. Post-remediation verification is one of the most valuable uses of testing — it confirms the remediation actually resolved the problem before you consider the matter closed.
No — Tom is an independent inspector, not a remediation contractor. That keeps his testing and interpretation unbiased, with nothing to sell you but the truth.
You're welcome to be. Afterward, Tom provides an informative field summary of the major points and answers any questions or concerns you have, so you understand the findings clearly.
Call or text Tom directly at 706-840-4907, or use our contact form. Tom personally handles all scheduling and is happy to answer any questions before booking.
SC License RBI 48737 • Certified Residential Mold Inspector • 3,000+ Inspections • Serving the CSRA Since 2014