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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
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MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.0198 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
97%
4
3%
3
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 51-75 of 198 reviews

Laurie R.
07/2015
5.0
He was awesome, professional and prompt. I would use him again in the future. He was thorough and took his time and gave us a very detailed report. He went above and beyond. He also spent time with me after over the phone to give me referrals.
Description of Work: Full mold analyst with 2 samples

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
$188

Diana G.
07/2015
5.0
After researching and contacting about 8 inspectors/services . We decided to hire the Mold Detective because not only he had great reviews already but also because of the good first talk impression, professionalism, promptness to answer/return our call, friendliness, honesty to talk to us about our issue and to charge a reasonable fees for this work. We needed an inspection ASAP , Charlie took time to come next day (Saturday morning).He spend almost an hour: inspecting our place, damages, took air samples and a swap test. He was VERY informative, listened to all our concerns, was friendly, answered all out questions! A few days later he sent us a very detailed , professional, report including pictures, comments, lab results, remediation solution.Later on, we called him with another questions and he took the time to called us back. We hopefully won't have to go through the nightmare of living and suffering under unhealthy levels of mold again but we will keep Charlie's number! ! We sincerely and highly recommend The Mold Detective to anyone!
Description of Work: Charlie, The Mold Detective did: -Answered our calls promptly. -Worked with our needs and schedule. (Saturday). -He spent almost an hour in our apartment inspecting, looking for another damages, taking air test and one swap test. He informed , explained, listened us. -He provided us with a very detailed report including; lab results, remediation solution, comments, pictures, etc.

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
$300

Anthony S.
07/2015
5.0
Charlie was great. Ontime, thorough, professional, informative and a pleasure to talk to. Charlie does not do remediation so he has no conflict of interest as to whether he finds mold or not. That meant everything to me because I was seriously hoping he would find nothing and indeed that was the result. I recieved the lab results the next day by 5:00. I would recommend Charlie to anyone. Top notch professional.
Description of Work: Charlie checked for moisture all around the condo and ran spore count samples. Submitted the samples to the lab, then sent me the results the next day.

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
$288

Jason L.
06/2015
5.0
It went very well. Very professional and got results over as promised, really quickly. Was available to explain and answer any questions. Would recommend to all to use.
Description of Work: Did a Mold test in my Master bathroom.

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
$395

Noelle F.
05/2015
5.0
We found mold in a room that we were converting to a nursery. The mold remediation company that came out to do an estimate suggested we hire a separate company to do the air quality testing to make sure we didn't have a bigger problem. Charlie came out as scheduled and was very thorough. The problem area was in a weird spot, but he spent a lot of time helping us determine the source of the leak (which ultimately led to roof repairs). Charlie also inspected the A/C and, while he was down there, asked me if I had an extra filter so he could replace it while he was down there. Bonus! We received the reports the next day and Charlie was available to answer our questions by phone.
Description of Work: Performed air quality testing to determine if a mold issue was confined to a specific room or whether we had a bigger issue on our hands.

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
$280

Christine T.
04/2015
5.0
Charlie is amazing!! His thoroughness set my mind at ease. Aside from the actual testing, he went above and beyond to help. Charlie is unbelievably honest and upfront. I would absolutely refer anyone to him. Thank you Charlie for being great at what you do and being an even better person with integrity.
Description of Work: mold inspection and 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
$300

Tomasz N.
04/2015
5.0
I think they know what they were doing. They were very helpful.
Description of Work: I used Mold Detective for mold inspection.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Matthew E.
04/2015
5.0
Very professional, on time, inspection is quick an painless and he is very honest about whether or not there is mold in your home. Does not try to "sell" you on any service that you do not need. Highly recommended!!!
Description of Work: Visually inspected entire home for signs of mold, took air samples at different locations throughout the home to 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
$320

MARIA S.
03/2015
5.0
Mr. Galvagni was thorough, provided much needed advice and delivered a report the next day as promised. His analysis of the problem was spot on, our AC was not dehumidifying properly because of leaks in our ductwork, and we were able to quickly resolve the issue.
Description of Work: Mold testing throughout home

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

albert C.
12/2014
5.0
very thorough explained procedures and results
Description of Work: Check problem areas

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
$280

Robert H J.
11/2014
5.0
Charlie is the owner and operator of this business and is thoroughly honest and professional . He offers detailed explanations of what he is doing and what he is testing. He is very responsive and arrived to do my test within hours of my call to contact him. A full and comprehensive report and analysis of my situation was available within 24 hours of the tests being done.
Description of Work: Mold inspection

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
$288

Steven L.
10/2014
5.0
Stop right here! Charlie is the guy. Honest, informative and professional. What more could you ask for?
Description of Work: Tested for wall dampness, mold and air purity.

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
$300

Mayra L.
10/2014
5.0
Mr. Galvagni was extremely professional. He arrived on time and proceeded to examine the areas around my air conditioning system that were a source of concern to me. I had some surface areas around my air conditioning vents that appeared black. He tested all of these surface areas as well as the indoor and outdoor air to determine if there was a mold problem. He sent all samples to a lab. He then forwarded me the report prepared by the lab as well as his own report that analyzed the lab results. Both of these reports were very detailed and thorough. He was available to discuss the results of the reports and answer all of my questions. The results indicated that I did not have a mold problem, but he recommended that I clean the HVAC system. Some companies provide both inspection and remediation services for mold issues. Mold Detective, however, only provides inspection services. While I am sure that there are advantages to using one company for both services, I felt more comfortable with a company that provided only inspection services without having a stake in the remediation process.
Description of Work: Inspected all areas in the house for mold. Took samples of surface areas and outside and inside air. Sent samples to lab for analysis. Prepared report on the results.

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
$355.5

Karla C.
09/2014
5.0
Tested the air quality for mold and inspected all areas of the house for visible mold. Asked me about areas of concern. Arrived on time, and provided a detailed email report within 48 hours - just like he said he would - much appreciated. I had questions about the report and he responded promptly. It turns out it wasn't as bad as I thought - happy about that. I would recommend Mold Detector to anybody looking for mold testing services.
Description of Work: Mold inspection.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$288

Bernice B.
06/2014
5.0
We HIGHLY recommend Charlie. He is very nice, patient, extremely knowledgable, and we were impressed with his professionalism. We had recently had our roof repaired and noticed water damage on the ceiling. Since I have serious lung problems from mold, we especially appreciated how quickly he attended to our concerns. He sent a 39- page report plus about seven pages of photos. We certainly hope we never have another mold problem, but if we do, we would definitely use him again!!!
Description of Work: Sampled the air inside and outside our home. Inspected our large home for mold. We decided to also have him check for any signs of insect infestation.

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
$500

Judy C.
06/2014
5.0
He was really good and went above and beyond to do his job and offer tips on how to prevent mold in the future. He was very punctual and we received his report the next day. I really wish we would have known about him from the start and had him do all the work.
Description of Work: He came and took readings and air samples after another company did the remediation.

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

Sondra G.
06/2014
5.0
Charlie was punctual, professional, and informative. I appreciated the information he shared, and was helpful in outlining what would need to happen next. He also recommended a couple of Mold Remediators, one of whom was on Angie's List as well.
Description of Work: Came out and inspected house for mold issues, so that a claim could be filed with the insurance company.

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
$288

Jordan L.
05/2014
5.0
That guy was awesome. I was in an emergency situation where we were under the impression that my cabinet died. I found what could have potentially been black mold behind the kitchen wall. He took the call and he walked me through using a visual test. He allayed my fear that it wasn't mold. He was very detailed about everything he did. He seemed to be an expert.
Description of Work: Mold Detective did the mold testing and remediation for me. He came out immediately to do a full inspection of the pieces of drywall that we removed.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$280

Lawrence S.
03/2014
5.0
They were very prompt and his prices were good. Above all, his rapport was very fair. I had some water damage, and they came out to determine the extent of the damage. He took great care of assessing the needs of my tenant's health and communicating this with me. Everything was very professionally done. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: They did a mold survey inside my residence.

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

Joann A.
02/2014
5.0
This inspection went very well. We are very pleased with his services. I rate "Mold Detective" as first rate and excellent service.
Description of Work: Charles Galvagni is very thorough. He is also a very reputable person as well as fully explaining everything I asked about mold, detection, etc. He was very thorough in every respect. His report was altogether about 70-80 pages long. He took many photographs to illustrate problem areas. He's actually inspected the house for mold twice. The first was 2 years ago, but when we realized we'd have to replace the bathroom, he had to come back this February and re-do the inspection. The mold had grown so his reports all had to be redone. Additionally, he is a VERY nice, polite person. The inspection went very well. No problems whatsoever. I have no complaints whatsoever.

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
$288

David V.
01/2014
5.0
Very professional and helpful. Was not rushed, was patient and answered all of my questions. I felt the inspection was very thorough and at no time was any other service or contractor 'pushed' or discussed with me. I got 'just the facts', which is exactly what I wanted, and within 48 hours had a full report with pictures and analysis. Excellent and highly recommend.
Description of 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
$250

Philip O.
12/2013
5.0
Outstanding! He gave me a price ahead of time unlike other testers here in Florida. I'd recommend him to other people!
Description of Work: Inspection 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
$288

Donna H.
11/2013
5.0
This was third visit Charlie made to our condo. In each instance he was very responsive on time professional and followed up afterwards. He worked with the remediation company in answering their questions. My condo had a lot of dangerous mold and I felt extremely comfortable after he gave us the all clear to continue with reconstruction. One of the most professional vendors I have worked with in South Florida. I would highly recommend him without any reservations.
Description of Work: Mold inspection after remediation.

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
$225

Karen W.
11/2013
5.0
It went very well. Charlie was on time and very thorough and professional. I had the utmost confidence in him.
Description of Work: Mold testing of my home

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
$423

Joel W.
11/2013
5.0
All arrangements handled over the phone, long distance, for my mother's condo. Responsive to my needs and those of my 99-year old mother. She liked him and the visit went well. Reports were delivered quickly and follow contact was made to see if there were any questions.
Description of Work: .

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
$355

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