Compare Your Mold Testing Options

Features Petri Dish Kits
(Amazon, Lowes…)
DIY Mold Test 		Mold Inspector
Get Started Must wait for kit delivery Use everyday household items Schedule appointment
Samples 1-2 Petri Dish 2 swab samples 1 sample (extra $ for more)
Results Time 5–10+ days to grow mold 48hrs after lab receives Few days to 1 week
Lab Analysis ✘ ✔ ✔
Mold Report ✘ ✔ ✔
Recommendations ✘ ✔ Available, at extra cost
Price $10–$50 $149 $550–$1500
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Petri Dish Kits

(Amazon, Lowes…)

  • Get Started: Must wait for kit delivery
  • Includes: 1-2 Petri dish
  • Results: 5–10+ days
  • Lab Analysis: ✘
  • Mold Report: ✘
  • Recommendations: ✘
  • Price: $10–$50

DIY Test

By Total Testing

  • Get Started: Use everyday household items
  • Includes: 2 swab samples
  • Results: 48hrs after lab receives
  • Lab Analysis: ✔
  • Mold Report: ✔
  • Recommendations: ✔
  • Price: $149
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Mold Inspector

On site Inspection

  • Get Started: Schedule appointment
  • Includes: 1 sample (extra $ for more)
  • Results: Few days to 1 week
  • Lab Analysis: ✔
  • Mold Report: ✔
  • Recommendations: Available, extra cost
  • Price: $550–$1500