Gloved hands holding a digital moisture meter against a damp basement wall, LCD screen glowing green, condensation visible on cinderblock
Live Reading
28%
Moisture
0.04 f/cc
Air Quality
71 RH
Humidity
Environmental Inspection

You Shouldn't Have to Guess What You're Breathing.

Certified lab analysis for mold, asbestos, and lead — delivered in a written report that holds up in a closing, a courtroom, or a conversation with your landlord.

■Mold Sampling■Asbestos Testing■Lead Assessment■Phase I Reports
1,200+
Inspections Completed
48 hr
Lab Report Turnaround
100%
Litigation-Ready Docs
Who This Is For

Three Situations. One Standard of Rigor.

The report format is the same whether you're a buyer, a manager, or an attorney. The detail level doesn't change based on who's asking.

Pre-closing deadline

First-Time Homebuyers

“Agent said "get an environmental done" before closing.”

A lab-backed document that tells you exactly what you're buying — and gives you a negotiating position if something shows up.

Habitability dispute

Property Managers

“Tenant complaint about mold, or a unit that smells like a basement.”

Documentation that either confirms the complaint or clears the unit — in a form your attorney can use if the dispute escalates.

Litigation support

Real Estate Attorneys

“Phase I report that needs environmental sampling support.”

Chain-of-custody documentation, AIHA-accredited lab data, and a written narrative structured for admissibility.

Method Comparison

Not All Inspections Find the Same Things.

Every row below is a line item in your peace of mind. Read across and decide what “thorough” means to you.

What's Checked
DIY Kit
Hardware store
Visual-Only
General inspector
InspectClear
Lab-certified sampling
Sample collection method
Swab / tape lift (self)
Surface-only visual
Air pump + bulk + tape lift
Lab analysis included
↳ AIHA-accredited lab
Varies (extra cost)
No
Yes
Chain of custody documentation
No
No
Yes
Identifies hidden contamination
↳ Attic, crawl space, wall cavity
No
No
Yes
Asbestos fiber count (PCM)
No
No
Yes
Lead XRF or wipe sampling
Limited
No
Yes
Written narrative report
↳ Photographs + findings + remediation scope
No
Basic checklist only
Yes
Admissible in litigation / closing
No
No
Yes
Inspector credentials
None required
Varies
AHERA + EPA RRP certified
Remediation contractor referral
↳ Independent — no kickbacks
No
No
Yes
See What's Included in Your Report

Every column in this table is a documented section in your final report.

Report Contents

Every Line Item. Nothing Left Vague.

This is what you receive within 48 hours of the site visit. Each section is a documented, photographed, lab-verified finding — not a checkbox.

Report Section 01

Site Documentation & Chain of Custody

Litigation-Ready

Every sample is photographed, labeled with GPS coordinates, and tracked from collection to accredited lab receipt.

  • Property address + inspection date
  • Inspector credentials on file
  • Sample ID log with collection timestamps
  • Lab chain-of-custody form (attached)
Close-up of mold spore sampling cassette being sealed in a laboratory evidence bag
Section 02

Mold Air & Surface Analysis

Lab-counted spore types compared against outdoor baseline.

  • Spore trap air samples (interior vs. exterior)
  • Surface tape lifts at visible growth areas
  • Species identification (Stachybotrys, Cladosporium, etc.)
  • ERMI score where applicable
Section 03

Asbestos Bulk Sampling

Core samples to AIHA-accredited lab for PLM analysis.

  • Popcorn ceiling, floor tile, pipe wrap, joint compound
  • PLM percent asbestos by material type
  • Condition assessment (friable vs. non-friable)
PLM
Polarized Light Microscopy
Section 04

Lead Paint & Dust Wipe Sampling

XRF readings and wipe samples per EPA RRP protocol — required for pre-1978 properties.

  • XRF gun readings by surface component
  • Dust wipe samples (floor, windowsill, trough)
  • Clearance standard comparison (HUD guidelines)
  • Renovation notification requirements noted
⚠ EPA Requirement

Properties built before 1978 must disclose known lead hazards. This report satisfies that obligation.

Environmental inspection report open on a desk with highlighted findings and a pen marking action items
⚡ 48-Hr Delivery
Section 05

Written Findings & Remediation Scope

Plain-language summary of every finding, prioritized by urgency.

  • Executive summary (one page, attorney-ready)
  • Prioritized action list with estimated scope
  • Photographs keyed to floor plan
  • Independent contractor referral (no kickbacks)
How It Works

Four Steps. Zero Ambiguity.

The inspection process demystified — from the intake call to the document in your inbox.

Exterior view of a residential home with a for sale sign, overcast sky, pre-inspection consultation
10 min
Intake call
01
01
Pre-inspection intake

You describe the property.

A 10-minute call covers the property age, known concerns, your timeline, and what the report needs to accomplish — closing disclosure, tenant dispute, or litigation support.

No site visit booked until I understand what you need the report to do.

Inspector in protective gear using an air sampling pump in a basement with visible moisture on walls
2–4 hr
Site visit
02
02
Inspection day

Site visit and systematic sampling.

I work through a documented protocol — attic, basement, crawl space, HVAC, wall cavities where warranted. Every sample is labeled, photographed, and logged before I leave.

Typical residential inspection: 2–4 hours depending on square footage and scope.

Laboratory technician examining samples under a microscope with scientific equipment in background
24–48 hr
Lab results
03
03
Lab analysis

Samples ship to AIHA-accredited lab.

Chain-of-custody documentation travels with every sample. The lab returns quantified results — spore counts, fiber concentrations, lead levels — not just pass/fail.

Standard turnaround: 24–48 hours. Rush available for closing deadlines.

Person reviewing a detailed printed report at a desk with reading glasses and a highlighter
48 hr
Report delivery
04
04
Delivery

You receive a written report.

A PDF with an executive summary, full lab data appendix, annotated photographs, and a prioritized remediation scope. Written to be read by a homebuyer, understood by an attorney, and acted on by a contractor.

Delivered within 48 hours of receiving lab results. I answer questions personally.

Client Outcomes

What Thorough Looks Like After the Fact.

“
$18k
Price reduction secured
“Our agent said 'just get the environmental done' like it was nothing. InspectClear's report found elevated Stachybotrys in the attic — something a visual inspection would have missed entirely. We renegotiated $18,000 off the purchase price. The report paid for itself forty times over.”
D
Danielle Okonkwo
First-Time Homebuyer · Columbus, OH
“
0
Court appearances needed
“A tenant filed a habitability complaint citing mold. I needed documentation that either confirmed or cleared the unit — something that would hold up if this went to housing court. The chain-of-custody report was exactly what the attorney asked for. Clear, lab-backed, unambiguous.”
M
Marcus Bellingham
Property Manager · Cincinnati, OH
“
100%
Reports admitted without challenge
“I've worked with environmental consultants who hand over a stack of raw lab data and call it a report. InspectClear delivers a document with an executive summary, annotated photos, and a plain-English findings section. I can attach it to a Phase I and know it won't get challenged.”
P
Priya Venkataraman
Real Estate Attorney · Cleveland, OH

Credentials & Accreditations

Every certification listed below is verifiable. Ask for the license number at any point — I'll provide it.

AHERA
EPA Asbestos Inspector
EPA RRP
Lead Renovation Rule
AIHA
Accredited Lab Partner
NIOSH
Sampling Protocol
Proof of Rigor

Read an Actual Report Before You Book.

A redacted, real-property report — mold sampling, asbestos bulk analysis, and full lab appendix. Judge the format, the language, and the level of detail before you make a decision.

Executive summary (1 page, attorney-readable)
Air and surface mold sample results with species ID
Asbestos PLM data with material condition notes
Annotated site photographs (12 photos)
Remediation scope with cost range estimates
Lab chain-of-custody documentation
Sample Inspection Report
PDF · 24 pages · 4.2 MB

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