Some of the most serious risks in a building can't be seen from the doorway. We find mold, asbestos, lead-based paint and other hazardous materials before they reach your family, your tenants or your renovation crew — then tell you plainly what we found and what to do next.
!Mold & moisture — safetyRadon is an odorless, invisible radioactive gas that seeps up from the soil and is a leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. We set up a short-term radon test at every inspection at no charge; results follow once the test period is complete, measured against the U.S. EPA action level of 4 pCi/L.
About radon testingWe would rather show you our standard than describe it. Your first inspection with us may be complimentary — a chance to see our expertise firsthand and to know, before you ever pay us, that you are working with the best. Availability is limited, so call (213) 536-9392 and we will confirm whether it applies to your property before anything is scheduled.
Free first inspection: limited availability, one per client, confirmed by phone before scheduling. Free radon test included with every inspection.
Trained, certified and independent
Our inspectors hold the major certifications this work requires. Certificates are provided on request — ask before you book, and ask anyone you are comparing us against.
Visible growth, hidden moisture and the conditions that feed mold — traced to the source and documented.
Suspect materials identified and sampled before a purchase, remodel or demolition disturbs them.
Pre-1978 paint on windows, doors, trim and exteriors assessed for the safety of children and families.
Free with every inspectionRadon is an odorless, invisible radioactive gas that seeps up from the soil and is a leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. We set up a short-term radon test at every inspection at no charge; results follow once the test period is complete, measured against the U.S. EPA action level of 4 pCi/L.
How it works
A smell, a stain, an older home, a planned remodel. We scope the visit and confirm a flat fee in writing.
Visual survey, moisture readings and thermal checks, with every suspect area photographed and located.
Air, surface or material samples are collected and sent for laboratory analysis — only when the conditions call for it.
Results in plain language, ranked by severity, with the next step and the kind of licensed specialist to call.
Who books this
Common questions
Yes. A short-term radon test is included at no charge with every inspection we perform. Results follow once the test period is complete, and we explain them against the U.S. EPA action level of 4 pCi/L.
No. We find it, test it where testing is needed, and report it clearly, with the next step and the kind of licensed specialist to call. We never remediate or abate, and we take no referral fees, so nothing in our report is shaped by a repair sale.
Homes built before 1981 commonly contain asbestos in popcorn ceilings, vinyl flooring and mastic, pipe and duct insulation, and some siding and roofing. Test before any remodel, demolition or flooring work that would disturb those materials, and whenever damaged suspect material is found during an inspection.
Lead-based paint was banned for residential use in 1978, so any home built before then may have it — most often on windows, doors, trim and exterior surfaces. It matters most where paint is chipping or will be disturbed, and where young children or pregnant family members will live.
We trace moisture: staining, odors, elevated moisture readings and thermal patterns around plumbing, roofs, windows and HVAC. Where conditions point to hidden growth, we take air or surface samples for laboratory analysis and explain the results in plain language.
Yes. Mold, asbestos and lead screening can be added to a buyer's, seller's or investor inspection so everything lands on one timeline — important when your contingency period is short.
Same-week scheduling across California — add it to your home inspection or book it on its own.