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Mold Detective

Mold Testing & Remediation

About us

Thank you for your continued support. 954-918-6498/ molddetective@me.com 954-918-6498- The Mold Detective does NOT participate in Shot Gun lead generation. That's when a venue such as Thumbtack, Home Advisor, etc. sells your info for a fee to the participating contractors. I am not a Lead Chaser. Please call directly (954) 918-6498 to discuss your project. I will quote you my fees directly and there will be NO surprises or switches when I arrive. Honor & Integrity is my personal & business code. Too many of the "Other " guys will quote a low price over the phone, then go into a sales pitch when they're in the door. That will never happen when you deal with "The Mold Detective". Charles R Galvagni, The Mold Detective, offers Complete Mold Inspection & Assessment. Remediation protocols are included wherever applicable. Home inspections are available, as well. Thank you for checking out "The Mold Detective".

Business highlights

24 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Mold Inspections & Testing. Including complete remediation protocol. Home Inspection.

Services we don't offer

Mold Remediation.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.0198 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
97%
4
3%
3
1%
2
0%
1
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 151-175 of 198 reviews

shirley S.
10/2021
5.0
On time, very professional.
Description of Work: Inspection
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael L.
10/2021
5.0
Charlie is great!
Description of Work: Mold assessment

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$395

jerry G.
07/2018
5.0
went very well
Description of Work: test for mold

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$339

Josh G.
08/2017
5.0
Services were outstanding.
Description of Work: We have used The Mold Detective a couple of times now and highly recommend their services to anyone in the S. Florida area. Charlie is awesome!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Cathie R.
02/2017
5.0
It went well
Description of Work: detect mold after leak

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Shane B.
12/2016
5.0
I would recommend them.
Description of Work: We did Mold Detective for mold testing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Rachelle B.
12/2016
5.0
Perfectly!!
Description of Work: Air and site testing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Susana E.
08/2016
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Steven L.
06/2016
5.0
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

MICHAEL T.
03/2016
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: Charles arrived on time. He asked questions to get a better understanding of our concerns; and then he explained the work he was going to perform, and why specifically. All the way through he explained / demonstrated what he was doing and/or was looking for. He responded to all our questions in 'layperson understandable terms'. We promptly received the lab analysis reports from his 'sampling collections'; and when we called him, he discussed the findings with us, and made recommendations to make/keep our home environment healthy.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

ADAM V.
02/2016
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: Did a survey of house for about an hour and a half to identify mold/humidity issues. Took samples for lab analysis and provided results later that night. Very thorough report and detailed explanation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$299

Charles D.
12/2015
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Grisel M.
12/2015
5.0
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Shirley L.
11/2015
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: Arrived at my home on time, did a very detailed inspection, described his initials findings with detail and explained the process as well as implications very well. I appreciated the professionalism, knowledge and advice given.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Gisela J.
09/2015
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: Check for mold. They confirmed the presence of mold

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Peter C.
02/2010
5.0
Tom is responsive and reliable. He has the necessary tools to do the work. I recommend Mold Detective
Description of Work: Mold detection and testing - four or five lab tests completed It is important to know that Tom does not do remediation work - this is valuable as he does not have a conflict of interest causing him to overstate the needed remediation work

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

Marguerite O.
01/2010
5.0
Mold Dectective, Tom, is the ultimate professional. Not only did he come within an hour after I called, he did an exceptional inspection and survey of my premises, pointing out the most probable places where mold would be found. I highly recommend him to do a top notch job, which he did, taking three air quality tests, physical inspections of every room, including baths and kitchen and made recommendations on how to remedy certain mold problems. He also showed me how to read the Air Quality Report when I receive it and told me to call him if I needed help with understanding the survey.
Description of Work: Tom took 3 air quality samples, physical inspection of walls, carpeting, bathroom fixtures, ceilings, and air ducts.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Tara F.
01/2010
5.0
Let's face it, if you think you have a mold issue the first thing you think about is the health threat. Then you think about all the horror stories of people getting ripped off. Thomas, The Mold Dective, is an honest guy with experience that puts your mind at ease. We bought a foreclosure located 2 hours from Thomas' office. Although we had a mold inspection prior to purchase, we knew there could still be potential problems. We found them when we removed the base boards. The house had a wierd smell that didnt get better after it was opened up. It sat vacant for more than a year. We're a licensed contractor and we didnt know what to do about the mold. Thomas made the 2+ hour drive on a Saturday to help us. He spent 2 hours taking samples, testing, examining inside and out. There is no conflict of interest here. He doesnt do the remediation. He gives his professional opinion, coupled with his testing results in a clear and accurate report. He's also so "available" to speak with you anytime regarding questions or concerns you might have. We have a plan of action to fix the problem. We are very satisfied with The Mold Detective's responsiveness and knowledge. We would highly recommend him!
Description of Work: Mold assessment, testing and report.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$560

William T.
10/2009
5.0
They did very good work, I am very pleased with them. I found them using Angie's List. I think Tom, the owner of the company, is very passionate in his work. I would recommend them.
Description of Work: They came in and tested for mold. After we did the remediation, we had them come out to see if there was still mold, which there was still a small amount of. We then had the remediation done a again and they came back a third time out and told us we were all clear.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Edward M.
08/2009
5.0
The Mold Detective was very professional. He promptly answered my phone calls and showed up on time to test for mold spores in my house. He is a very personable person making our experience with him a true joy. He was very honest and well priced. I called four different companies inquiring about mold testing and he impressed me the most.
Description of Work: The Mold Detective came out to our house and tested for mold spores. He first took an air sample outside and then took three samples inside. Once the samples were done he sent them to a lab and promptly sent us a descriptive report of the findings.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Peggy G.
08/2009
5.0
Had some concerns because of water leaks at my place of business and since I was getting tired and congested more than normal, I thought maybe there was a mold problem. I had used Mold Detective to take some samples at my home a few months before and was favorably impressed with Tom's obvious commitment to helping his customers. He came to the studio I was renting and looked around pretty thoroughly and decided that there was a fairly evident problem as far as he could tell. Although he couldn't tell what kind of mold it was just by looking, he did remind me that he could take air samples and send them to a microbiology lab to find out. I liked that he didn't try to pressure me to take the samples, he just explained my options and the pricing and showed me a few sample reports to help me decide. He ended up taking a total of four samples and gave me a discount because I had used them before. I didn't ask for the discount, he offered it AFTER taking the samples and simply explained that was the way they did business. Turns out I did have a mold problem and the mold type was very likely related to the problems I was having. Tom discussed a number of possible solutions with me, though he explained that his company did not do the cleanup. I ended up leaving that studio and renting space in another, primarily because of the mold and water damage situation and the building owner's apparent indifference to the problem. I found a much better location and I'm paying less. Thanks again, Tom!
Description of Work: Mold Detective came to my place of business and performed a rather thorough look around the studio for signs of water damage or visible mold. I was offered several options, absolutely no pressure or hard sell and all and I chose to take air samples to see if there was an airborne mold problem. Tom took the samples and personally delivered the results, providing a discount without me even asking. The report was very detailed and explained what kind of molds were in the air. Even though the report from the lab was fairly easy to understand, they also attached a letter explaining the report and offered me options about what I could do. One option they DID NOT offer was try to get the mold cleanup job for themselves. Tom explained the possible conflict of interest with the same company looking for mold and then making money cleaning it up. He took obvious pride in the fact that he was a completely independent inspector whose only goal was to see if there was a problem and point the way out. I liked that.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Jon J.
04/2009
5.0
MD showed up on time. He is a loud, boisterous guy, but very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. It is clear that he really enjoys his work and loves all things mold related. The testing itself was over very quickly. But MD was intrigued by what might have caused the apparant mold infestation and spend another 45 minutes or so crawling around in my attic, testing different parts of the house, and discussing possibilities with me. It turned out that what I had was not mold, but simply water stains and dirt (with a little normal mold mixed in). I was satisfied with his work and will be using him again to do a complete mold inspection of my house (required by my insurance company for other reasons).
Description of Work: I hired MD to do mold testing on the ceiling above my stairwell (approximately 8x8), which had become terribly stained and discolored after a year of neglect an apparent small water leak in my roof.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Lisa H.
04/2009
5.0
He showed up when he said he would, was very thorough and pleasant to work with.
Description of Work: I called Thomas, the owner when we discovered water damage in our house and wanted to test for mold. He responded immediately and came out and tested the area. We received not only a report within a couple of days, but also follow up calls to make sure we were able to resolve the problem.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Peggy G.
10/2008
5.0
I was sneezing a lot and with all the talk about mold I figured I'd better check it out. I called The Mold Detective and a few other companies, but I was really impressed that the actual inspector answered the phone and was able to offer suggestions. Tom came, performed a very thorough inspection and took some air samples. There was a small problem and Tom gave me some steps I could take or a few companies I could call. He called later to see how it all turned out. I would highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: Tom came to my home and did an inspection for mold. He also took air samples to see if there was any airborne mold. They actually delivered my report and explained it to me and offered solutions to my situation. Very friendly and professional.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$495

Marnie C.
09/2008
5.0
This was the first time I used them, they seemed to know what he was doing. They cared about their work. They didn't leave any kind of mess when they were finished.
Description of Work: They came to check the air level in my home for mold.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Contact information

2108 Cypress Bend Dr. #408, Pompano Beach, FL 33069

http://www.molddetective.org

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
MRSA1210
Trade License Locale
FL
Trade License Authority
Florida Department of Building & Professional Regulation
Trade License Expiration
07/31/2026
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Mold Testing & Remediation

FAQ

Mold Detective is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Mold Detective accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Mold Detective offers free project estimates.
No, Mold Detective does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Mold Detective offers a 5% senior discount.
No, Mold Detective does not offer emergency services.
No, Mold Detective does not offer warranties.
Mold Detective offers the following services: Mold Inspections & Testing. Including complete remediation protocol. Home Inspection.
Mold Remediation.

Contact information

2108 Cypress Bend Dr. #408, Pompano Beach, FL 33069

http://www.molddetective.org

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM