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aMOLDdetective

Home inspection, Mold Testing & Remediation

About us

CERTIFIED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MOLD PROFESSIONALS (NAMP) TO BOTH INSPECT AND REMEDIATE BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES. ADDITIONAL TRAINING IN MOLD SAMPLING TECHNIQUES AND LAB DATA ANALYSES BY BOTH THE INDOOR AIR QUALITY ASSN (IAQA) AND THE INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS ORGANIZATION (IESO) WERE ALSO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED.

Business highlights

21 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

MOLD INSPECTION AND TESTING, ALLERGEN TESTING, RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ASSESSMENTS, REMEDIATION PROTOCOLS AND REFERRALS, LAB DATA ANALYSES

Services we don't offer

Radon testing is subsidized by the State of Iowa. Sampling kits can be obtained for $6 from your local county health office. The price includes lab data results.

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Reviews

3.96 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
50%
4
0%
3
17%
2
17%
1
17%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.9
value
3.8
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Showing 1-6 of 6 reviews

Tristan M.
08/2016
2.0
His inspection was primarily an air test. I had to show him were the mold was throughout the house and he downplayed it and said it was not much of a problem. As he was about to leave I asked him to "inspect" the rest of the house since he did not go anywhere else in the house other than where i showed him. The air test came back and did not show much, so we had another lab do an analysis. The numbers were off the charts for 2 different fungi that were not tested by the lab he used. It turns out my wife and I spent nearly $20,000 in removing the mold from our home. Two outside walls needed to be rebuilt due to incorrect installation of windows as well as several other issues. aMold Detective did nothing to help determine if we had a mold problem or give any solutions to our problems other than recommend that we remove the carpet. I brought up my concerns to Dave right after the inspection and he told me he would refund all the cost minus travel expenses and lab fees. I never received any refund even after several reminders with email.
Description of Work: After moving into a home my wife started having a lot of health issues. There were several places in the home that had visible mold on the walls, so we wanted to get the home inspected for mold. We hired aMold Detective to come out and do an inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0


Elvin David H.
05/2016
1.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: He did a black mold inspection of a rental home. He did find mold in the ceiling of bathroom and in the wall near floor into the Southeast corner of basement and in heat ducts. It turned out there was more mold in basement wood floor and in the kitchen cabinet under the sink. The mold problem was worse than what he reported.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$250

Christine C.
11/2012
3.0
He was prompt and courteous. But next time I would just buy a mold jut myself and do it. As he didn't give us any specific information.
Description of Work: His mold inspection was not definitive or all inclusive. It really didn't resolve anything for us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$500

Response from aMOLDdetective
This property was properly inspected and sampled for a possible mold contamination on August 28, 2012 and no problem was found at that time. There was nothing to resolve. Rather than be grateful that she hired an honest inspector who determined that this property did not have a mold issue, several weeks after the fact she gives me a less than 'A' review. Please note that all other reviews here are 'A.' Also know that I am an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating, having served nearly 1000 satisfied clients over 8 years and am the #1 mold inspector and consultant in Iowa. And by the way, Consumer Reports evaluates DIY mold kits as unreliable.

Jason F.
10/2012
5.0
We had mold on the ceiling of our kitchen due to a previously leaky toilet. Because we have a newborn and toddler in the house, we were concerned with the type of mold that it was and if we needed to remediate ASAP. David was great...he walked through the possibilities and conducted an air quality test to determine the type of mold we were dealing with. He called immediately with the results once they were returned. Note: he will NOT remediate but merely assess if mold is present and the type of mold if it's there. We likely could have conducted the test ourselves since we knew there was mold, but he did provide peace of mind.
Description of Work: conducted an air quality test to determine the presence and type of mold.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$390

Response from aMOLDdetective
Consumer Reports has evaluated DIY Mold Test Kits and found them unreliable.

David C.
07/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
We were very pleased with Mr. Grimm and his inspection process. He was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. He did a good job of explaining everything and seemed very thorough in the inspection. We would recommend his services.
Description of Work: Mr. Grimm, the Mold Detective, was asked to investigate a musty odor in our home. Upon arrival he explained the process he was going through for the investigation. He decided that one air sample would be sufficient and proceeded to set up the equipment in a centralized area of the house. This air sample test took approximately 10 minutes. Mr. Grimm then inspected the exterior of the house paying particular attention to ventilation, gutters, shingles and drainage. He also inspected the crawlspace and attic. On the interior, he inspected each room on each floor and did a wall moisture test in a bathroom at our request. Following the inspection, Mr. Grimm explained his findings and told us the air sample would be sent to the lab that afternoon and the results would be emailed back to him within a day or so. He would then email the results to us and call to explain them. In two days we received the air sample results and Mr. Grimm called to provide an 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
$500

Maree M.
01/2009
5.0
I was very impressed with the professionalism of his service and the detail that was retained from the inspection and air sample. Furthermore, once the problem was confirmed Mr. Grimm is well-known by other local contractors who are the next steps in the remediation of the problem. It was just a matter of contacting an air cleaner and building contractor who then just told me they would contact Mr. Grimm to get the details of the problem so they would know how to address it.
Description of Work: Mr. Grimm, Mold Detective, performed a home inspection to establish if indeed there was a mold problem, where it would be located and suggested causes and steps for remediation of the problem. He then took an air sample of the inside air which was then sent to a laboratory for analysis and detailed report of a complete breakdown of what particles were found in the air sample.

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

    Contact information

    650 16TH ST, Des Moines, IA 50314

    www.aMOLDdetective.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    Yes
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

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    Service Categories

    Home inspection,
    Mold Testing & Remediation

    FAQ

    aMOLDdetective is currently rated 3.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    aMOLDdetective accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    No, aMOLDdetective does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, aMOLDdetective offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, aMOLDdetective does not offer a senior discount.
    No, aMOLDdetective does not offer emergency services.
    No, aMOLDdetective does not offer warranties.
    aMOLDdetective offers the following services: MOLD INSPECTION AND TESTING, ALLERGEN TESTING, RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ASSESSMENTS, REMEDIATION PROTOCOLS AND REFERRALS, LAB DATA ANALYSES
    Radon testing is subsidized by the State of Iowa. Sampling kits can be obtained for $6 from your local county health office. The price includes lab data results.

    Contact information

    650 16TH ST, Des Moines, IA 50314

    www.aMOLDdetective.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM