Fully insured for giving opinions relating to microbial investigations including expert witness. We do not do contracting work or remediation since this is a conflict of interest. We have been in business since 1997. I am a Certified Microbial Consultant listed with www.acac.org I wrote a chapter in Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker's book, Surviving Mold.
Business highlights
28 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Inspections for mold/bacteria or other microbial problems in the indoor environment.
Services we don't offer
We do not do mold remediation since it is a conflict of interest commonly used by unscrupulous contractors who claim to also test or do inspections.
Greg Weatherman is the owner and operator of AerobioLogical Solutions, Inc. I found his company while researching mold inspection and illness on survivingmold.com. He was very unprofessional and odd on the phone when scheduling the inspection appt, complaining about having to sleep on the plane and complaining about the other appointments by Skype he had that day. He said that his fee was $950 that included a travel fee and overnight fee to send off any lab samples, plus a separate $115 fee to the mold lab. We agreed to meet at 1:00 on Feb 19, my husband and I took off work and at 1:30 he called and said he was just leaving Northern VA. He arrived at 2:30, an hour and a half late with no apology. He did a visual inspection of my house and reviewed my ERMI report that I had completed on my own. He took a sample of mold from my HVAC (the only visual mold in the house). I paid him a total of $1065 (inspection plus travel fee, and overnight shipping fee for mold sample) and an additional check to the mold lab ($115). He said that he would send us a report of his inspection including the mold sample report in about two weeks. Well, that was Feb 19 and it is now May 1, and we never got a report or result of the mold sample. My husband and I have repeatedly emailed and called and only got one email reply that the report would be done soon. I have not heard from Greg Weatherman since March 4 by email. I have filed a BBB complaint and will be leaving this review on every possible forum I can find to warn others. I see a previous review in 2016 is much like my own, and I wish I had seen the review so I could avoided this disaster of a business. I have emailed him a final time today May 1 and given him until May 15 to complete his services as promised or provide a full refund. After which, my husband and I will be looking into legal action to recoup our losses. Worst business and professionalism I have ever encountered.
Description of Work: Mold inspection, testing, lab result, testing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$1,065
Sandra E.
11/2016
1.0
My experience with Greg Weatherman was an unmitigated disaster and I feel obligated to warn others. I wouldn't use him again under any circumstances. He didn't return phone calls and emails even when we were in the WORST crisis of our lives after mold spread throughout our HVAC system as a result of Greg's incorrect advice. His mold inspection was shoddy and careless - he didn't even do moisture testing to check for moisture in the walls (even though I asked him to). He completely missed the obvious water intrusion into our crawl space, which two other mold remediators noticed immediately. His mold report was delayed for weeks and when it finally arrived, it was a rambling mess of boilerplate with no recommendations on how to remediate our specific mold problem. But worst of all was his advice to connect one of our HVAC lines, which had been inadvertently left open during construction 30 years ago and had been collecting moldy dust since then. Following Greg's advice was the DIRECT cause of my severe mold exposure, which required me to flee my house due to a severe, systemic allergic reaction on July 11, 2016.
Description of Work: In July, 2016, I hired Greg Weatherman, owner of AeroBiological Solutions, to do a mold inspection of our Chantilly, Virginia house and provide a written report with remediation recommendations.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$600
Kristi T.
02/2012
5.0
i have always found Greg to be professional and knowledgeable in his field of work. In my opinion he is one of the best at what he does and is up to date with current mold research and discoveries. He responds to all my inquiries the same day and is always happy to help and over advice. I would recommend his services to anyone and will use him again in the future.
Description of Work: I have spoken with Greg Weatherman a number of times over the phone, via email, and in person. He has given me expert advice and consultations on mold removal and prevention that has been beyond helpful.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Christina P.
10/2011
1.0
We called Aerobiological because of a mold situation in our crawl space. This guy is a total charlatan and scam artist. DO NOT HIRE HIM!! When Greg arrived and came in the house, he immediately said, "Oh I know right away what your problem is here." I'm sorry, but there's no way anyone can tell within 30 seconds what the problem is. He examined the mold in the closet of my son's room, told me we had to immediately take out all the carpet, and test the walls for lead & asbestos. After a short, scary lecture about all the dangers inside my house, I took him outside to inspect the crawl space. He stuck his head in the crawl space, but refused to go in, announcing that he could tell what was wrong. There's no way he could see the whole crawl space from where he was, as it goes around a corner. He briefly talked about what he would recommend doing (pull out insulation, treat wood with fungicide). That was the extent of his "inspection." He then lectured me about asthma, how it's over-diagnosed and that my husband (who's had asthma since he was a child) should really get a second opinion, and he referenced a chapter in a book he wrote. Now here's where I made my mistake: he said that I owed him $500 for the visit, which I assumed he had discussed with my husband. Never should have given him that check, because he never discussed any fee with him. And guess what? We never did get ANY report or follow-up from the guy. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!
Description of Work: We paid for an inspection of our crawl space and a report detailing the condition/remediation of the mold.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0
$500
Response from AerobioLogical Solutions, Inc.
It has been illegal since July 1, 2011 to act as a remediation contractor and mold tester/inspector on the same jobsite in Virginia. I told the husband this is also forbidden by the Code of Conduct for the American Council of Accredited Certifications due to the “inherent conflict of interest”. I was referred by a Professional Engineer doing drainage work for the clients. The husband claims to work in the construction industry. I admit to being very late with the report but, we were hit with an earthquake, Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. I put my business on hold to address damage to my home and two cases involving medical referral clients undergoing extensive mold remediation by a remediation contractor. I did not receive any calls or emails after the earthquake requesting the report or follow-up. As far as the character assassination, I can say I carry professional insurance unlike scam artists or charlatans. I always ask if there are health complaints or issues. I do not discuss my connection or health complaints to others but, this situation was made public by the member.. The member stated her husband has asthma. The US EPA states mold is a known trigger for asthma. I could smell the characteristic odor of wet soil from the crawlspace after entering the front door. I told the member about my work with Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker’s patients. I wrote a chapter in his newest book, “Surviving Mold”. Many of his patients are diagnosed as “asthmatic” by other MDs but, they really have high C4a which is complimentary protein from T cell reactions that also acts as an anaphylatoxin continuously floating around the circulatory system to inhibit pulmonary function. Another issue with asthma for males is the development of erectile dysfunction. (Manufacturers of ED medication have to give a disclaimer about underlying problems such as asthma, diabetes, etc.) Both of these conditions are not improved with corticosteroids commonly used to control asthma. Males have been shown to pay less attention to their health and suffer in silence. All I can do is point them in the direction of having a qualified MD perform a proper differential diagnosis with treatment. I reference Dr. Shoemaker because he has done the research but, they can see whoever they want. It does not matter what you do to address the indoor microbial problems if you fail to address the underlying medical problems. I have seen this repeated. I usually get called after someone takes a first stab at addressing a mold problem and health complaints get worse not better. I have found customers need to understand they also have work to do. I also did not try to take samples because the problem was obvious to me from several years of experience. I do this to save customer money when it is appropriate. I always get a down-payment to avoid getting stiffed. It does happen more in a bad economy. Normally, people charge a low fee so they can get work which is a conflict of interest and illegal in Virginia. Many mold inspectors will charge approximately $800 to take a couple of spore trap air samples ($35 lab fee each) and write a 3 page bullet point document with vague language for remediation the customer could not possibly understand. This means they have no idea if the remediation contractor is doing what they are supposed to do. My report and remediation plan is 18 pages for this case and has options for different cleaning methods with product specifications for chemically sensitive people. I apologize for the delay but, the report was ¾ done and I’ve spent time on this site. I did go into the crawlspace just far enough to note the wood was not visually moldy but, the plumbing penetrations were not air sealed. The soil is loaded with mold and bacteria that release into the structure. This is why I could smell wet soil. This is the most bizarre claim I have ever had.
Patrick R.
09/2009
5.0
Gutting the basement took 20 days. All the dry wall was bagged in the basement. Fans forced air from the main floor into the basement in order to prevent mold from spreading to the higher levels. A crew of five people worked full days until the very end. A dumpster was placed at the foot of my drive way and the bagged materials were hand carried through my yard to the dumpster. Greg Weatherman was meticulous in containing the mold problem, identifying the types of mold present, identifying damaged areas and possible repair solutions, and identifying areas where moisture may still be entering the basement. This was a very big job that generated 3 large dumpsters of debris.
Description of Work: I purchased a house which had sat vacant for more than two years with a wet basement. A serious mold problem developed in the basement. I had four companies assess the problem and submit remediation proposals. Aerobiological provided the second lowest bid. The work provided was a complete gutting of the 3000 sq ft finished basement in a manner that prevented the mold from contaminating the remainder of the house.
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AerobioLogical Solutions, Inc. is currently rated 2.6 overall out of 5.
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No, AerobioLogical Solutions, Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
No, AerobioLogical Solutions, Inc. does not offer emergency services.
No, AerobioLogical Solutions, Inc. does not offer warranties.
AerobioLogical Solutions, Inc. offers the following services: Inspections for mold/bacteria or other microbial problems in the indoor environment.
We do not do mold remediation since it is a conflict of interest commonly used by unscrupulous contractors who claim to also test or do inspections.