Mold Inspection Downers Grove, IL
Certified Mold Testing for Homes, Townhomes & Finished Basements
Downers Grove homes face mold for two main reasons — older neighborhoods with long-term seepage history, and newer developments built tighter with modern insulation. Properties near 63rd, Ogden, Main Street, and Belmont often trap moisture behind drywall and flooring, especially in finished basements and lower-level living spaces.
Mr Mold Inspector does not perform remediation — only inspection + testing. You get honest findings, moisture readings, thermal images, and lab results when evidence is needed. No scare tactics. No selling cleanup work.
Service areas include Historic Downtown, Pierce Downer, Denburn Woods, Highland, North Downers, Orchard Brook, 63rd Street corridor, Belmont/Maple region, and southwest subdivisions toward Woodridge.
Why Mold Forms in Downers Grove
Downers Grove sits on mixed clay soil, which holds moisture against foundations. When basements are finished over older masonry or slab flooring, humidity becomes sealed inside walls and carpet pad.
Townhomes and newer builds improve energy efficiency but restrict ventilation — moisture has nowhere to go.
Small leaks don’t need to be severe.
A slow, unseen damp spot can feed mold for years.
What You Get With a Downers Grove Mold Inspection
• Full attic + basement/crawlspace inspection
• Thermal infrared imaging to locate hidden damp zones
• Moisture meter testing at key wall + subfloor areas
• Optional air/surface sampling for verification
• Written photo report delivered in 2–3 business days
• Lab results explained simply and clearly
• No remediation = no upsell bias
When Mold Testing Makes Sense
• Basement smells musty after rain
• Carpet or drywall feels cool/damp to the touch
• Buying or selling and need documentation
• Allergy-type symptoms indoors
• Clearance testing after remediation
• Suspected mold under flooring or paneling
• Comparing lower-level vs main-floor air quality
If sampling doesn’t help, we don’t push it.
Common Mold Situations in Downers Grove
Finished Basements Over Old Masonry
Drywall + carpet trap moisture that concrete releases slowly.
Attics With Poor Air Exchange
Warm air rises, condenses at roof decking — staining + mold develop.
Vinyl Plank/Carpet Pad Over Cool Slab
Moisture wicks up, stays beneath flooring unseen.
Newer Townhomes With Tight HVAC Systems
Airflow reduced → humidity trapped → mold risk increases.
Downers Grove Case Example
A Pierce Downer property reported mild odor after a heavy rain event. Moisture readings confirmed dampness along lower foundation walls, and thermal scanning showed a cool strip consistent with seepage behind drywall. Air sampling confirmed elevated spores limited to the basement — not the full home.
Only selective wall removal was needed — not a full tear-out.
Pricing
Residential Mold Inspection — $375
Commercial Mold Inspection — $550
Lab Samples — $75 each
Clear pricing. No remediation agenda.
Schedule Mold Inspection in Downers Grove, IL
Whether you're near Downtown, Pierce Downer, Denburn Woods, Orchard Brook, or the Belmont/Maple corridor — we provide fast mold inspections, lab testing, and moisture diagnostics you can trust.
Book Mold Inspection in Downers Grove, IL
📞 Call: 773-673-4020
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