Canine Mold Screening
Concerned About Hidden Mold but Don’t Know Where to Look?
Maybe you notice a musty odor but cannot find the source. Maybe the property has a history of leaks or water damage. Or maybe you are concerned about what could be hidden behind walls, beneath flooring, inside cabinets, or near the HVAC system.
When there is no obvious place to begin, a canine mold screening can help focus the investigation.
Where should we look more closely?
Canine mold screenings start at $695.00.
up to 3000 sqft
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Already have visible mold? Visit our Mold Remediation page or call us to discuss the appropriate next step.
Real working photo: Spore alerts to hidden mold
Why Would You Schedule a Canine Mold Screening?
People do not typically schedule a Spore screening because mold is already growing in plain sight. A Spore screening is designed for situations where the possible source is hidden, uncertain, or difficult to locate.
Musty odor, no visible source
You notice an odor but cannot determine whether it is coming from a wall, cabinet, floor, basement, crawl space, or HVAC area.
Past leaks or water damage
A roof, plumbing, appliance, basement, or foundation issue may have affected areas that are no longer visibly wet.
Concern behind finished materials
You are concerned about what may be behind walls, beneath flooring, inside cabinets, or around trim.
Previous testing did not locate the source
You received information, but still do not know where the concern may be coming from.
You want to avoid random demolition
You want a logical place to investigate before opening walls or removing materials.
Real-estate or post-remediation follow-up
You want another layer of information about specific areas with a known history or prior work.
How the Process Works
This is a structured investigation – not simply a dog walking around the property.
1
We Discuss the Property
We review leaks, odors, prior testing, and the areas causing concern.
2
Spore Searches
Spore methodically searches the accessible areas included in the screening.
3
Alerts Are Documented
Alert locations are marked and documented. An alert does not automatically mean materials must be removed.
4
We Explain Next Steps
Options may include closer inspection, moisture readings, borescope work, targeted sampling, or monitoring.
A Focused Tool for Hidden Concerns
What Does a Spore Alert Mean?
A Spore alert identifies a location where he detects an odor he has been trained to recognize. It helps determine where additional investigation may be most useful.
Spore helps answer the first important question: Where should we look more closely?
A canine alert does not identify the mold species, determine how much may be present, establish the full extent of a concealed condition, or replace laboratory analysis when laboratory information is needed.
A Real-World Alert Example
Spore alerted beneath this bathroom vanity before the area was opened.
Before the Area Was Opened
Spore investigates beneath the vanity and alerts at the location for closer evaluation.
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See and Hear Spore at Work
Coverage from local radio and a customer who used the service.
In the News
Spore Featured on KFGO
Jason Phillips from 1-800 WATER DAMAGE of North Dakota joined Joel Heitkamp to talk about Spore and the benefits of canine mold detection.
Customer Story
Spore Mold Detection Testimonial
A North Dakota homeowner describes what the screening found and how it shaped the work that followed.
Stop Guessing Where to Begin
A canine mold screening can help narrow the search, identify locations that may deserve a closer look, and give the investigation a more focused starting point.
Canine mold screenings start at $595.
Residential and commercial service available throughout North Dakota.
