Mold Inspection & Air Quality Testing in Big Bear & Lake Arrowhead
Certified Master Inspector® Lochard Bell finds hidden moisture and mold in mountain homes, and confirms the results with an accredited lab.
A musty smell in a cabin that sat closed all winter. A water stain under the eaves after the snow melted. A home you're about to buy that "just needs airing out." In the mountains, these are often the first signs of a mold problem, and most mold grows where you can't see it.
Highlander Inspections provides professional mold inspections and air quality assessments for homebuyers, sellers, homeowners and second-home owners in Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Crestline, Running Springs and nearby communities in the San Bernardino Mountains.
What's Included in Our Mold Inspection
1. Visual Inspection
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2. Moisture Mapping with Meters & Thermal Imaging
A moisture meter and infrared (thermal) camera help find damp areas behind walls, under floors and around windows, roofs and plumbing, without cutting into anything.
3. Air Sampling with Lab Analysis
Indoor air samples are compared against an outdoor baseline sample. An independent lab analyzes them and reports spore types and counts, so you know whether indoor levels are elevated. Standard pricing includes: 1 outside air sample and 3 indoor samples (air or surface), additional samples are $80 each.
4. Surface & Swab Sampling
When suspected growth is visible, surface or swab samples identify what it is.
5. A Clear, Written Report
You get a report with photos, moisture readings, lab results and plain-language recommendations. It shows what was found, where, and what to do next. Lab results are typically available within 3 business days. View a sample report.
Price: $490 · Time on site: about 1 hour
Why Choose Highlander Inspections?
- Certified Master Inspector® (CMI). The highest designation in the home inspection industry, earned through experience and completed inspections. See our certifications.
- InterNACHI-certified. Trained to a nationally recognized standard of practice.
- 35+ years in construction, plus U.S. Navy engineering background. Practical knowledge of how homes are built and how they fail.
- Local and mountain-focused. Based in Big Bear and serving the mountain communities every day.
- Unbiased findings. We inspect and report. We don't sell mold remediation, so our only interest is giving you accurate information.
