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 SamplingAsbestos TestingLead AssessmentPhase 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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