MoldHelpUSAWhat mold inspection includes
- Basement walls and carpet on the side storm water reaches
- Window wells, basement doors, and yard grading
- Condo AC closets, risers, shared walls, and ceilings
- Bathrooms and walls carrying plumbing
- Moisture and infrared readings
- A report with the source and the scope
Mold Inspection in Arlington: local factors
Arlington is home to Reagan National, the region's official weather station, and July is its wettest month. About 53% of the county's homes were built before 1980 (Census ACS), many on hillside lots. An inspection here usually starts wherever storm water can pool against the house.
Houses on slopes
The inspector reads the bottom of basement walls and the carpet pad on the side facing the slope, looks into each window well and at the basement door threshold, then goes outside to see which way the yard drains in heavy rain. After the July 8, 2019 storm, when Four Mile Run rose about 11 feet in an hour, homes along the county's streams were checked for water lines and wet cavities.
Condos
For a unit in Rosslyn, Clarendon, Ballston, or Crystal City, the visit focuses on the AC closet, the plumbing riser, party walls, and the ceiling under the neighbor above. If the moisture traces back to a riser or the building envelope, that report is your case with the condo board.
When to book
- A basement that smells musty after rain; see the guide to a musty smell in the house.
- Storm water that came in at a window well or basement door and was not dried quickly.
- A ceiling stain in a condo from the unit above.
- Buying a mid-century house with a finished basement.
Choosing an inspector
Virginia does not license mold inspectors, and its certification rule applies to remediators, not inspectors. Look for insurance, IICRC or ACAC training, a readable sample report, and independence from the company that would do the removal.
Cost
Arlington prices track the wider Washington market, where homeowners report paying roughly $300 to $1,045 for a mold inspection. For a lab test of one area, see mold testing in Arlington; when the source is clear, mold remediation in Arlington covers the work.
Booking
Explain whether you own a house or a condo unit and describe what you have noticed; the local company quotes the visit on the spot, and calling costs nothing.
Mold Inspection cost in Arlington
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Mold inspection, Washington area | $300–$1,045 |
Licensing for mold inspection in Arlington
Virginia does not license mold inspectors. Ask an Arlington inspector for insurance, IICRC or ACAC training, a sample report, and whether the company also does remediation.