Home inspection, Mold Testing & Remediation, Water & Smoke Damage
About us
Certified-Environmental is a family owned business established in 2005. Our focus is the indoor health of Residential and Commercial buildings. Government figures show that in the 1950s, 75% of the air we breathe was outdoor air. Today, 94% of the air we breathe is indoor air. Inspections include a visual inspection, moisture inspection, and TVOC (Total Volatile Organic Compounds) Metering of the entire structure. Home Buyers and Seller: Complete your real estate transaction with the knowledge that a thorough, professional evaluation has been performed on the property you're looking to buy or sell. Rely on Certified-Environmental to get the answers you need before you're left without recourse. CALL 650-515-1682 to schedule and appointment today!
Description of Work: It went well, would use them again if needed
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Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Jack L.
01/2016
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: Tested home for toxic mold and other detrimental stuff.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Susan V.
12/2015
5.0
Very professional service.
Description of Work: Tested my home for mold and produced report.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Bradley N.
12/2015
5.0
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Melchor Angelo B.
11/2015
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: Satisfactorily
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Katherine M.
11/2015
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: Richard was excellent to work with. Very professional. Arrived on time, explained in detail all of the work that he would perform and what the process would be, and completed everything as promised.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Katy O.
06/2013
5.0
Richard was very responsive, prompt and professional. He completed the job quickly and was very knowledgeable about his field.
Description of Work: We called this provider because we'd had some water damage in our home and we wanted to make sure that all of the moisture was gone, and no mold had grown in the process. He did a visual inspection and did an indoor air quality check.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Sally G.
06/2013
5.0
It went well. The first visit two tests were done. One near the water stains and the other outside my front door for comparison. The test results took three days. The spore count in my home was high. Richard called me that evening to explain what needed to be done. He referred me to a contractor. Once the remediation work was done, he performed the clearance testing and some additional tests I requested to make sure the spore count was at a reasonable level. Richard was knowledgeable, professional, and responsive.
Description of Work: Inspected the area where I had water stains and performed testing for mold.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
Dorothy L.
05/2013
5.0
Mr. Gray was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. We called him in the evening and he was at our home the following morning. He answered all of our questions and was very prompt with results. He was easy to get hold of (personally answering the phone) both when we called him initially and later to discuss results. We were extremely pleased with his services and highly recommend him without any reservations whatsoever.
Description of Work: Our home was inspected for possible mold or other contaminants after tenant concerns of mold. A physical inspection was done of walls and ceilings with a moisture meter, and he took air samples which were sent to a lab for evaluation. Samples were taken in the areas of concern and another was taken outside as a baseline for what's normal in the area. We were then provided with a report of the results.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Sally K.
05/2013
5.0
home inspection
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This contract went very well. The reviews for this provider were excellent, except for the most recent one, which claimed the inspector was not certified. This question was resolved immediately, as the inspector provided evidence of authenticity. Given the urgency of a potential mold problem, we asked for a speedy analysis. We called on Monday and expected to receive service on Wednesday, but the inspector was quie responsive and "squeezed us in" the next day (Tuesday). He was prompt and on time. The lab results take at least three days, and we were pleasantly surprised to receive the final report at the end of the week (Friday). We could not expect any faster results. The reports were high quality and explained the details of the situation. As a scientist, this was especially appreciated. Overall, we found this provider to be professional and delivered high quality results. As you may expect, the price was not exceptional - it was fair including a $20 off Angie's List coupon. However, we received a lot for the cost. The completeness and quality makes this provider competitive at these rates. We recommend this provider for anyone looking for a home inspection for mold and/or water.
Description of Work: The provider performed a home inspectin for mold and water. A preliminary report, a final report, and raw mold laboratory results were delivered. The inspector provided credential in advance and at the door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Andrea P.
05/2013
1.0
This person doesn't have the certification he claims, he didn't follow standard protocol in the field, his business is not licensed in the city or county. He's a scam artist. Do not hire him!
Description of Work: Mold Investigation and Remediation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$3,250
Response from Certified-Environmental
[member name removed] is a very disgruntled renter that is unhappy and looking for a person to blame. There was nothing more I could do to make her satisfied. I certainly am and have been credentialed and licensed since 2006. In fact, April 2013 I received my Board Certified Residential Indoor Environmentalist (CRIE) from the (ACAC) American Council for Accredited Certification.
Bill P.
04/2013
5.0
My initial call went to voice mail, but the company returned it very quickly. They scheduled an appointment within a few days and arrived to our home a few minutes early. Richard was very professional, explained how the inspection and air sample collection process worked, and answered several questions. The entire process took 30 minutes. I was promissed results in 4-5 days. I had the lab report back with Richards comments in 3 days. In every way he exceeded my expectations. I am very pleased and would use him again. Overall a very good experience.
Description of Work: Our home was inspected for possible mold or other contaminants that could explain allergy and asthma symptoms. A physical inspection was done of walls and ceilings with a moisture meter, and a small machine took in air samples which were sent to a lab for evaluation. One sample was taken outside as a baseline for what's normal in the area, and a second sample was taken indoors for comparison.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Danny C.
03/2013
5.0
In the process of remodeling our master bath, our contractor discovered a patch of mold behind a dresser in painted over wallpaper. With a 4 and 2 year old in the house, we were naturally concerned. After reading the Angieslist reviews we decided to give Rich a call. He inspected our entire house from attic to basement. He addressed my areas of specific concern. A prelim report was emailed to me the next day. Final report within a week. His service is consistent with the other positive reviews on Angieslist. Overall he was professional, affable, and readily available.
Description of Work: mold inspection and testing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Justin D.
02/2013
5.0
vesWe had been quoted by other providers and all were in the $750 range. Richard provided the same service for about half the cost. Plus, I emailed him late Monday night and he called me first thing Tuesday morning at 9am. He was able to squeeze me in his schedule and was at our house performing the test before noon that day! That is truly incredible customer service. He was very knowledgeable and extremely easy to work with. I always felt like he was telling it to me straight and didn't get that uneasy feeling that often comes with hiring contractors. All I can say is that I wish there was an A+ rating, because if anyone is deserving of this it would be Richard Gray.
Description of Work: Richard provided a post-remediation mold test/clearance for us. We had previously discovered mold from a roof leak and had the remediation done already (by ourselves). So before work could continue we needed the test done to clear the affected area. This consisted of Richard coming and taking air samples both inside the house and outside. He then sent those samples to a lab where the detailed analysis was done.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Marny R.
01/2013
5.0
He was wonderful! He is very professional; I was really pleased with his work and I was very satisfied! I thought the price was fair and the reason I chose him was because he used green products and no chemicals.
Description of Work: He took care of my mold problem very easily and went through my entire house to search for any more mold or other areas that might be damp.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Jayne D.
01/2013
5.0
Overall, the experience was excellent! He was very thorough and explained exactly what was going on.
Description of Work: Richard provided mold remediation services. He recommended another contractor to take care of the problem, which I ended up going with and they did a great job.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
William E.
01/2013
5.0
Rich called to see if he could arrive early (yay!). He arrived and was very professional and nice. He went right to work and checked all our concern areas and explained what he was doing to determine if we had a mold problem. The obvious evidence of mold he identified right away as not dangerous and looked for leaks inside the walls. We very fortunately had almost no areas, so he suggested that because of that we not do the pricey mold testing. Saved us not only a bunch of money, but gave us great piece of mind. I am recommending him to everyone I know so they can get an honest assessment of any mold problems.
Description of Work: Professional, expert service!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Chris G.
01/2013
5.0
Rich was prompt (15 min early actually), courteous and professional. Explained the entire process - I like detail...I followed him around and we discussed each of the issues. He made some recommendations I had not considered (de-humidifier, for example, in one area of the house). He also noticed a possible termite issue I had not seen before (we had a clean inspection 12 years ago - time to call the termite guy now...). He was very familiar with our neighborhood given the flooding here 20 years ago, so he is well established and knows the Monterey Peninsula very well. Only issue was the 45 min inspection (small house) for $150, but he suggested DIY solutions to offset that cost....would recommend.
Description of Work: 45 minute inspection of all exterior walls and the crawl space (1100 sqft house) for moisture and indications of mold.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Jeff R.
10/2012
5.0
home inspection
 + -1 more
Rich was great. He returned my phone call within a day and then came out to my house, walked around the property, explained the various mold sampling/treatment methods and then walked me through pros and cons. He collected some samples and fortunately, we didn't have any mold.
Description of Work: Mold testing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
TOM R.
10/2012
5.0
I sell churches. I went through AL's an interviewed them and went from there. I was satisfied with them.
Description of Work: mold, environmental
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500
Leslie I.
09/2012
5.0
home inspection
 + -1 more
It turned out we didn't need to do what we thought we needed to do. So, we actually did not need his services. But, Richard came out to do an inspection and that went fine. He is very good; very personable, knowledgeable, and came across as very honest.
Description of Work: Richard Gray gave us some recommendations.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Jose A.
08/2012
5.0
home inspection
 + -1 more
Rich was outstanding! He came out within a day of contacting him. He pointed out areas of interest, including identifying some areas to ask the home inspector about. He provided the reports on the dates promised. Overall very satisfied...thank you Rich.
Description of Work: He did a visual inspection and identified some minor issues to consider, e.g., moisture and the bathrooms. He also recommended and did a bioaerosol assessment based on the history we shared regarding the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
beth M.
07/2012
5.0
home inspection
 + -1 more
Rich was fantastic. He got back to me within two hours of sending him an email and talked through the stains and what sort of clean up options were availability (if it were to turn out to be mold). Since he wasn't on site, he offered to have me send him email pictures of the insulation to see if he thought it would be worth a visit. After reviewing the pictures he said that it didn't appear to be anything to be concerned about, and was most likely dirt. After that, he said that if I encountered more questionable stains to feel free to email pictures again and he'd look them over. Rich was unbelievably helpful and professional. I couldn't believe that he was willing to assess the situation without charging me to come out and look at the site. He saved me a ton of money and was friendly, courteous, and professional in the process! If we do encounter mold during this construction, or any other construction for that matter, Rich will be the first person I contact! I highly recommend him!
Description of Work: I contacted Rich after noticing some black stains on some insulation after tearing down part of a wall. I was concerned that it was mold, and given the musty smell in the room I thought contacting a professional was what would be best.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
David H.
08/2010
5.0
I had the mold pasteurized by Precision Env.
Description of Work: My home was mold infested. Rich tested and discovered the mold was in my north wall.
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Service Categories
Home inspection,
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Water & Smoke Damage
FAQ
Certified-Environmental is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
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Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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