Mold Inspection Sciences of Portland

Founded 2002 • With Angi since April 2012

Mold Inspection Sciences of Portland offers our valued clients expert mold and moisture inspection and mold testing services. Our company has performed thousands of inspections since we were founded in 2002. We have an A+ record with the Better Business Bureau with no customer complaints. Looking for More Advice on Mold, Allergy, and Air Quality Impacting Your Family, Home, or Business? Listen in to The Secret Life of Mold Podcast Now Streaming On: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-secret-life-of-mold-mold-inspection-radio/id1459902004 Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9hNWU5ZDQwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1J1M4djZa41ICtMR0kCcMl Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mold-inspection-sciences/the-secret-life-of-mold

Awards and Badges

Angi Certified

Images

Michael BainsBrandon AppleCraig Cooper

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
No
Senior Discount
5%
Eco-Friendly Accreditations
Yes
No License Required for Trade
Insured
All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our Find Licensing Requirements page. Contact pro for more details.

Verified Reviews

4.9

(62) Verified Reviews

Ratings Distribution

5

58

4

4

3

0

2

0

1

0

Rating Details

Price
4.5
Professionalism
4.9
Punctuality
5.0
Quality
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0

Read reviews by category

mold removal (62)
Showing 1-25 of 62 reviews
Allen M.
5.0
11/25/2020
I had a great experience with this company from my first point of contact with them until the final inspection report was delivered. They are great with client communications, they perform great work - Craig (the inspector who came onsite) was very professional, detail oriented, and thorough, and their rates were reasonable. Highly recommend this company if you are in/around Portland.
Description of Work
Mold Inspection
Category
mold removal
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback on your experience with us! It was a pleasure working with you, please let us know if we can be of service in the future!
Kathleen A.
5.0
05/26/2018
Craig was extremely thorough and careful as he went through the house. While he didn't find any water intrusion/mold, he gave us some suggestions to perhaps eliminate the order I was smelling (which of course my husband couldn't smell). He was personable and spoke to us in lay terms, but not like we were 5 year olds.
Description of Work
Evaluate for presence of mold in the house
Category
mold removal
Cost
$500
Hire Again?
Yes
Adam D.
5.0
03/13/2018
We were very happy with the service from start to finish! When making the appointment, the entire process was described in detail, including prices, and when Craig got here, he went over how the inspection would go. Having that context—the people being good communicators—makes a big difference! Craig was happy to answer our many questions. He wrote up recommendations for lab tests in 5 places and we elected to do 4 of them. There was absolutely no pressure to do more, and no "selling" of any kind at all. We felt that Craig was mindful of what tests would be useful, and explained that well. We also felt he was earnest, helpful and there to get a job done well, rather than to make the company as much money as possible. The report came on time as promised and was easy to understand. A lot of people would say the service is overpriced just because they aren't too thrilled to spend a good amount of money. I think it's reasonably priced—people don't tend to consider all the costs for service like this: time spent traveling, sending samples to the lab, writing the report, time on site (several hours), lab fees, the inspector's experience and expertise, and the people who manage scheduling and bookkeeping and payroll... and I'm probably missing something.
Description of Work
Mold inspection, testing, and consulting
Category
mold removal
Cost
$935
Hire Again?
Yes
Peter G.
5.0
01/25/2018
Craig was professional, knowledgeable, prompt and courteous. He gave me a good idea of what to expect in dealing with the mold problem, which was a big help since I've not dealt with such things in the past.
Description of Work
Mold detection before and after remediation and prior to repairs.
Category
mold removal
Hire Again?
Yes
Debbie B.
5.0
08/10/2017
Craig was prompt, professional, thorough and very knowledgeable. He took time to explain things to me and answer my questions. His report was easy to read and his partner called to go over the report and answer any questions. Every contact I've had with the people in this company have made me feel comfortable. It is clear they care about providing a good service for their customer.
Description of Work
We needed an inspection performed to determine the extent of mold in our basement.
Category
mold removal
Cost
$700
Hire Again?
Yes
LuAnne C.
5.0
08/07/2017
Very impressed with quality of service provided, willingness of technician to answer questions, explanation of testing and remediation process. Report received on time. Craig did a great job.
Description of Work
Whole-house inspection, air sampling, surface sampling, recommendations for crawlspace remediation.
Category
mold removal
Cost
$900
Hire Again?
Yes
Mary Ann A.
5.0
06/07/2017
Craig's mold sampling results came back quickly with very high degrees of compromised air quality. Craig recommended Oregon Restoration to do the cleanup, which resulted in removing everything from the contaminated rooms, sealing off the back of the house, removing sheetrock, carpeting, flooring, and insulation. Craig then returned after the mold was mitigated and did further mold samplings. The house is now mold free.

Images

Review for Mold Inspection Sciences of Portland - 5319 SW Westgate Dr, Portland, OR - 35198129
Description of Work
My elderly parent's mobile home was contaminated with mold. I needed immediate help on testing the air quality to see if the home was safe. I quickly found out the Craig is one of the top experts in both Oregon and Washington. Our first meeting was extremely satisfying and I felt very fortunate that I had chosen the best. Craig patiently explained all the problems that mold causes, which is alarming because mold spores can be deadly. He recommended mold sampling.
Category
mold removal
Hire Again?
Yes
Lee G.
5.0
03/11/2017
I researched mold inspection companies and read excellent reviews on Craig Cooper the local Mold Inspection Sciences inspector. I met Craig I told him he had a great reputation and I expected him to live up to it. He did and far more. Craig's pre-remediation inspection identified the type of mold. But Craig went beyond that. He is a great teacher and he educated me on the probable cause of the mold, various methods of mold removal, and provided the information I needed to select a remediation company. Brad of the MIS staff was also extremely helpful. I selected a firm that used a remediation method that Craig and Brad had recommended. The work was completed in a timely manner and passed with flying colors.
Description of Work
We were purchasing a home and the home inspection revealed mold in the attic. We needed to confirm the type of mold and find a firm to remediate the mold. Mold in this area is a very serious issue so it was critical that it be removed professionally and thoroughly. Also that the cause be remediated as well.
Category
mold removal
Cost
$1,862
Hire Again?
Yes
Michael P.
5.0
02/17/2017
All went well. I would highly recommend Mold Inspection Sciences as a company with a high standard of expertise. We now have a clear picture of how to bring our basement back to its former pristine condition. Because this company does not perform mold remediation, but only makes recommendations based on data found, there is not a conflict of interest. For this reason as well as the knowledge and professionalism of the inspector, we have confidence in their assessment.
Description of Work
We needed testing done to determine if our allergies were due to continuing mold problem or chemicals used to remediate the mold from a previous provider. Mold testing, including inspection, moisture metering and ambient air testing for mold spores, was done. Craig Cooper explained his methods and answered all my questions (which were many!) His report came back as expected in 3 days and included both a summary report of findings as well as lab test results of the air samples. Recommendations were made for addressing our particular situation and Craig answered my follow up questions promptly and clearly by phone.
Category
mold removal
Cost
$950
Hire Again?
Yes
Stephen H.
5.0
01/05/2017
We had a great experience with Mold Inspection Sciences; Craig was prompt in setting up an appointment, punctual the day of the appointment, and very patient and friendly as he explained a number of technical factors related to our house and the characteristics of mold. We will hire him again once our remediation is complete to do the post-remediation verification of our contractor's work. Highly recommended. The only reason I gave them a 'B' on price is simply because I haven't hired this type of work from any other company before and therefore I don't have anything to compare them to, so I didn't feel like I could give them an 'A' because of that; but I certainly thought their price seemed reasonable for the scope of work completed.
Description of Work
Two different mold spore air tests. Two tests were necessary only because we waited almost two years after the first test to begin remediation, so we had Mold Inspection Sciences out again to re-test before beginning the clean-up work.
Category
mold removal
Hire Again?
Yes
TINA C.
5.0
10/03/2016
I had an outstanding experience working with Mold Inspection Sciences. After discovering mold in my home, I engaged Mold Inspection Sciences to perform an analysis. Craig came out and did a thorough examination of my entire house, identified risk areas, and took several air samples. Afterwards, he provided a very detailed report, which noted both the outcomes of his testing and specific remediation steps for each area of concern. After I had my home remediated, I asked Craig to come back and retest. Once again, he did a very thorough examination and provided great documentation of the results. On both occasions, Craig was professional, knowledgeable, thorough, and informative…and was really nice to boot! He was also very responsive to my follow-up questions after his visits. Without hesitation, I would highly recommend Mold Inspection Sciences!
Description of Work
Mold analysis and remediation recommendations
Category
mold removal
Cost
$2,400
Hire Again?
Yes
Chaelynn S.
5.0
09/30/2016
Craig was very professional and informative.he explained everything in great detail. He also listened very well to all of our concerns. There was some additional optional testing that we learned about and he was very honest about how it can be viewed by insurance companies and left it up to is as to how to proceed. We received the test results quicker than I had expected and he every called and left a detailed Voice mail explaining a summary of the state of our house.
Description of Work
Tested our whole home for mold
Category
mold removal
Cost
$1,004
Hire Again?
Yes
Barbara L.
5.0
06/21/2016
They came out and investigated, and while they did not find evidence of mold they did find evidence of animals. They were very professional and thorough and I would use them again for any mold problem.
Description of Work
I have an odd smell in part of my house and suspected mold.
Category
mold removal
Cost
$269
Hire Again?
Yes
Lani H.
5.0
05/06/2016
The provider was very professional and also very knowledgable about mold. He took time to explain things and answered all my questions. I felt he was very thorough with the inspection. The test results came within a few days. They were complete and easy to understand. Ogives this business an excellent rating.
Description of Work
Checked the house for mold. Took pictures of areas of concern and did air samples.
Category
mold removal
Cost
$440
Hire Again?
Yes
David S.
5.0
03/09/2016
Mr. Craig Cooper was punctual. He listened and observed. Then he explained what he was going to do. As her performed the testing procedures, he patiently explained what he was doing and why. At the end of the inspection, he indicated taht the analytical results would be completed by the next Wednesday. The report was emailed on that date and was followed up by a telephone call which explained the results in detail. I was very impressed with Mold Inspection Services- Portland, Oregon!
Description of Work
Inspected dwelling for mold growth
Category
mold removal
Cost
$800
Hire Again?
Yes
Carl P.
5.0
01/08/2016
Craig Cooper was the specialist who worked with us. I talked with Craig on the phone prior to the inspection visit and all the charges were exactly in line with what he had laid out in the phone call prior to the visit. He was prompt, very thorough, explained all the steps he was doing, and explained what some possible next steps would be. He gave me some contact names for local mold remediation companies since his company only does inspections and does not handle remediation. Craig was very friendly as well and answered all of the questions that we had. The samples that were obtained onsite were completed right when he said they would be. We appreciated him coming out on such short notice right before the holidays started up. I would definitely recommend Mold Inspection Sciences, to others.
Description of Work
Limited Mold Inspection
Category
mold removal
Cost
$690
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you very much for submitting your detailed review of your experience with Mold Inspection Sciences and we are honored to receive your overall A rating. Thanks again for enlisting our services and if we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to give us a call. Mold Inspection Sciences (503) 922-3399
Pratima A.
5.0
01/06/2016
I couldn't agree more with the reviews provided by other homeowners here. Craig is Super Excellent. Very Patient, personable, extremely knowledgeable. I do ask a lot of questions and he answered them patiently and explained how Sampling works, GK on Mold and guided on things as next steps. I will definitely recommend him to anyone in need of help Mold related guidance and Inspection
Description of Work
Whole house Mold Inspection and Sampling
Category
mold removal
Cost
$1,270
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you very much for your complimentary review. We appreciate your A rating and we were pleased to hear that you had such a positive experience with your inspector. Thanks again for enlisting our services. Mold Inspection Sciences (503) 922-3399
Lisa T.
5.0
10/24/2015
Craig was amazing. Very professional and very thorough not only in his explanation of services before making the appointment but in performing the actual inspection. He was prompt---and he was very kind. He explained my options and he laid out the costs so everything was clear....he allowed me to make the decision regarding more testing without any pressure from him. He never tried to up sell me or get me to purchase more tests than what I wanted. It was very comfortable doing business with him. He got back to me on the day he said he would with the test results. We are actually going to use him again for our business location because he was so above board. There was no guessing as to what it would cost. It was all laid out very clearly before hand. He is not the cheapest out there but the quality of his service was AMAZING!!! He knows his stuff. He answered all my questions without getting frustrated with me and he seemed to genuinely enjoy his work. I would highly recommend him and this company.
Description of Work
He came and inspected our home for mold. He did a thorough inspection outside our entire home, up in the attic and in the crawl space. He also did a thorough inspection inside our home in every room. In addition he took 2 air samples ---these were an additional cost. But I was allowed to make this decision with no pressure for him and he laid everything out thoroughly. I knew before he arrived what my expected costs would be....EXACTLY-----and I ended up paying EXACTLY what I wanted and expected to pay.
Category
mold removal
Cost
$700
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for reporting on your experience with Mold Inspection Sciences. We appreciate the level of detail you provided about the service you received. We were pleased to hear that your inspector provided a professional & thorough condition assessment of your home and that you would highly recommend our services to other members. It was a pleasure to be of service. Mold Inspection Sciences (503) 922-3399
Christopher O.
5.0
10/20/2015
It went very well. We have a big house so we didn't want to do all areas but they came up with a plan that would keep costs reasonable and cover the areas we knew to be the real potential problem zones. Every step was explained well and I asked a ton of questions which were answered in detail. Also the report we got after we sent in samples was very clear and helped me to put my mind at ease. The rep was a good guy, not in a rush so we talked at length while the tests were running and I followed him around for most of the inspection which was kind of fun, I learned a lot and I'm now resting assured that we don't have sneaky mold issues around the house.
Description of Work
The rep came out to test various parts of our home for mold.
Category
mold removal
Cost
$500
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for taking the time to submit your review of your experience with Mold Inspection Sciences. We are thrilled to receive your overall A rating and your detailed account of your positive experience with us is greatly appreciated. It was a pleasure to be of service. Thanks again for the report. Mold Inspection Sciences (503) 922-3399
Nancy M.
5.0
09/04/2015
Craig was a pleasure to work with throughout the whole experience
Description of Work
Inspection for mold
Category
mold removal
Cost
$299
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience with Mold Inspection Sciences. It was a pleasure to be of service. Best regards, Mold Inspection Sciences (503) 922-3399
Rosaline C.
5.0
04/13/2015
I had been in a dispute with my landlord over a rental property. The issue was black mold, an alarming amount of it. For months on end, nothing was done about it.. My concern was professional handling through a remediation company. Decontamination, cleaning, removal of materials, and replacing it with new ones. Instead I dealt with the landlord trying to minimize, cut corners, and not fix the problem. Stress and anxiety began taking a toll on me. My breathing became affected. At this point, I felt that I had to take matters into my own hands. By hiring an independent company to do mold testing. I was referred to Mold Sciences by a couple of remediation companies. Customer service was excellent, they were very friendly, and professional. The inspector came out and took several samples to send to the lab. Just as they said, 5 days later, contacted me to discuss the results. Along with a long report of all the good stuff. I went straight to my landlords office and presented him with " Official Documents." Needless to say, that boxed them into a corner to have the mold contamination handled properly. Very happy that I contacted them and would highly recommend anyone in a similar bind do the same. They are excellent :).
Description of Work
Came out to do mold testing. Took several samples to send out to lab.
Category
mold removal
Cost
$659
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for reporting on your experience with Mold Inspection Sciences. We appreciate the level of detail you provided about the service you received. We are pleased to hear that you found our customer service to be excellent and we appreciate your complimentary comments regarding our friendliness, and professionalism. Hiring an independent, professional mold inspection company can indeed help facilitate proper professional mold remediation when necessary. Thank you as well for the recommendation to other members to enlist our services if they are in similar circumstances. One additional note: the member stated that she was contacted 5 days later to discuss the results. Our standard turn around time is 3 business days and the member was provided with our final report, lab results and phone consultation with a project manager within that timeframe. Thanks again for enlisting our services and for taking the time to submit your complimentary review. Mold Inspection Sciences 503.922.3399
Cambell B.
5.0
03/24/2015
The office was prompt with responding to my inquiry. I sent them a request for information on their website on Friday. They attempted to call me immediately but I couldn't pick up. Their voicemail was informative and polite, they also went the extra mile by emailing me information and pricing. On Monday morning they gave me another call, this time we were able to talk and go over the process. Once I decided to hire them they booked me for Tuesday morning. Craig Cooper was my mold inspector. He is polite, professional and hilarious. The entire experience was great.
Description of Work
Mold inspection (no sampling)
Category
mold removal
Cost
$349
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for taking the time to submit a report on your positive experience with Mold Inspection Sciences. We sincerely appreciate members that take the time to articulate the details of their experience with us and such comments are helpful to other members during their hiring decision process. We are pleased to hear that our office staff was prompt in responding to your inquiry and that you appreciated the follow up Email that contained our company information and pricing. We also appreciated hearing that you had a great experience with your inspector Craig Cooper and that you found him to be polite & professional. Thank you again for hiring Mold Inspection Sciences to perform your mold inspection and for taking the time to submit your review. Mold Inspection Sciences 503.922.3399
Home F.
5.0
01/20/2015
Outstanding Customer Service! From start to finish. I had a very positive experience with everyone in the company, from the office staff to both project managers "Inspectors". They returned every call and every email. Craig Cooper arrived right on time. He was very professional and insisted on wearing his protective shoe covers. He did a thorough inspection and explained to me what he found. Within a couple of days he called and emailed me both the lab report and his inspection report and continued to be available for my additional questions. He found actively wet materials in my apartment and referred me to Oregon Restoration Company who treated me just as well. I value and trust this company and feel lucky to have hired them! Thank you for the quick results considering the inspection was done 2 days before X-mas. Keep up the good work!! The whole staff deserves an "A" rating.
Description of Work
A Complete Mold Inspection
Category
mold removal
Cost
$409
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for your complimentary review and for submitting a detailed report on your experience with Mold Inspection Sciences. We sincerely appreciate members that take the time to articulate the specifics of their experience and such comments are helpful to other members during their hiring decision process. We are glad you were fully satisfied with the level of service you received. It is our commitment to provide excellent customer service to all of our valued clients. Thanks again for enlisting our services. Mold Inspection Sciences
Sheryl H.
5.0
01/20/2015
Craig is very personable and honest. He explained the process and answered my questions. I appreciated the pictures along with the report. Also very nice to have a quick turn around time for the completed report. Another bonus is that he is dog friendly!
Description of Work
Inspected house for mold and took 3 air samples.
Category
mold removal
Cost
$649
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience with Mold Inspection Sciences. It was a pleasure to be of service. Mold Inspection Sciences (503) 922-3399
Eva K.
4.0
01/13/2015
We found them on Angie's List. We ended up going to the internet and looking at what we can do to remove the mold. We paid them $1000 for the first testing. When you find that there is nothing dangerous, I don't have to know about the rest of the house. We got a dehumidifier and did it ourselves.
Description of Work
We used Mold Inspection Sciences Of Portland. We have a house that is 105 years old, and it has an unfinished basement. It is mainly concrete and there is some dirty as well. There was some mold and we had them come out and test the two story house. They came back with a thorough testing, and they wanted to test more and with an estimate.
Category
mold removal
Cost
$2,000

Service Provider Response

Thank you for taking the time to post your review and for enlisting our services. It was a pleasure to work with you. For clarification purposes, the service fee on this project was $899.00 rather than $2,000 listed in this review. Mold Inspection Sciences

Phone

Address

5319 SW Westgate Dr Ste 258

Portland, OR 97221

Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Website

https://www.portland-mold-inspection.com

Service Categories

Other Information

Services offered

Mold testing, inspection, & detection.

Services not offered

Mold remediation & removal.

Payment options

Check
Visa
MasterCard
American Express
Discover

FAQ

Mold Inspection Sciences of Portland is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Mold Inspection Sciences of Portland is open:

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Mold Inspection Sciences of Portland accepts the following forms of payment: Check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover

Yes, Mold Inspection Sciences of Portland offers free project estimates.

Yes, Mold Inspection Sciences of Portland offers eco-friendly accreditations.

Yes, Mold Inspection Sciences of Portland offers a 5% senior discount.

No, Mold Inspection Sciences of Portland does not offer warranties.

Mold Inspection Sciences of Portland offers the following services: Mold testing, inspection, & detection.