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Find out what you have before anyone starts tearing.
A moisture survey, air and surface sampling where it matters, and a written report that tells you exactly what you’re dealing with, from a team that can also fix it.
Most mold jobs go wrong before the first cut.
Visible mold is usually the smallest part of the problem; the source and the spread are hidden.
Without a moisture map, remediation treats the symptom and the mold comes back within months.
Bear’s inspection finds the moisture source, maps how far the growth has traveled and sets the scope of work before any demolition. If the problem is small enough to handle yourself, we’ll tell you that too.
The mold inspection process.
- 01
Interview and walkthrough
We start with the history: leaks, floods, musty smells, health complaints, and walk every suspect area with you.
- 02
Moisture survey
Meters and thermal imaging locate active moisture in walls, floors, attics and crawlspaces, not just where the mold shows.
- 03
Sampling where it matters
Air and surface samples go to an independent lab when the results will change the plan or you need them for a landlord, buyer or insurer.
- 04
Written report
Photos, moisture readings, lab results and a clear scope of what needs to be removed, repaired and ventilated.
- 05
Plan and quote
A fixed scope for remediation and repair, or a clean bill of health if that’s what we found.
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The usual suspects in Northwest Arkansas.
Our climate, construction styles and crawlspace-heavy housing stock put mold in predictable places. On a typical inspection we check:
- Crawlspaces and vapor barriers
- Attics and roof decking
- Behind bathroom and kitchen walls
- HVAC returns and ductwork
- Window frames and exterior wall cavities
Inspection done. Now remove it.
If the report calls for remediation, the same team contains the area, removes the growth under negative air and fixes the moisture source, then repairs the room.
Learn About Mold RemovalWe document it so your claim holds up.
When mold follows a covered water loss, our inspection report and moisture readings become the backbone of your claim.
Damage documentation
Photos, moisture readings and daily logs from the first visit on.
Itemized estimates
Mitigation and rebuild scopes written to industry standards.
Adjuster coordination
We meet the adjuster on site and answer their questions so you don't have to.
Mold inspection, answered.
What does a mold inspection actually check?
Visible surfaces for growth, moisture readings in walls, floors and framing, and, where it is needed, air or surface samples. It also covers the HVAC system, attic, crawlspace and anywhere with a history of water. The goal is to find the moisture behind the mold, not just the mold.
What is the difference between mold testing and mold remediation?
Testing defines the problem: where mold is, how far it has spread and what is feeding it. Remediation is the physical work of containing, removing and treating it and fixing the moisture that caused it.
Could my attic mold be caused by a bathroom exhaust fan?
Often, yes. The clearest sign is mold concentrated on the attic decking right above a bathroom or kitchen while the rest of the framing is clean. If the exhaust duct ends in the attic instead of venting outside, that is almost certainly the moisture source.
Can I handle mold myself?
Small spots on hard, non-porous surfaces sometimes can be cleaned with the right protective gear. Mold on drywall, insulation or wood framing, or anything larger than about ten square feet, should be inspected first, because disturbing it spreads spores.
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