Mold Inspection & Testing in Pacific Palisades
Independent mold inspection and testing in Pacific Palisades, including homes being repaired or rebuilt after the 2025 fire.
What We Look For in Pacific Palisades
Pacific Palisades combines coastal humidity with steep hillside lots, canyon drainage and homes from nearly every decade, from older houses to large new builds. Since the January 2025 Palisades Fire, many properties are being repaired or rebuilt, and those projects bring their own moisture risks: water used in firefighting, framing left exposed during rainy months and materials closed into walls before they are fully dry. We check moisture before walls are finished or before you move back in, and we sample where the results will answer a real question.
Coastal Hillsides and Post-Fire Rebuilding in Pacific Palisades
Homes in the Palisades deal with marine layer moisture, hillside runoff and, for many owners, the aftermath of the 2025 fire. Houses that survived may have taken on water from firefighting, broken windows or roof damage that let rain in during the months that followed. New construction can trap moisture if lumber, drywall or concrete was closed in while still wet. Because we only test and never remediate, we give you an independent read on conditions before you move back in, before drywall goes up or after a contractor finishes a repair.
Who We Help in Pacific Palisades
We work with homeowners, renters, landlords, property managers, real estate agents, buyers and sellers in Pacific Palisades. Some clients call after a leak or a musty smell, others need documentation for a landlord, an HOA or an insurance claim, and many book before closing on a home. Whatever the reason, you get an independent inspector, honest answers and a clear written report.
How a Mold Inspection Works in Pacific Palisades
- Book online or call (818) 658-9336. Our team calls you within 2 hours to confirm a time that works for your Pacific Palisades property.
- Your inspector evaluates the area of concern, takes moisture readings where appropriate and explains what they see.
- If sampling will answer a real question, we explain the options and the price first. Nothing is sampled without your approval, and the $49 inspection fee is waived if you proceed with testing.
- Samples go to an independent laboratory. Results typically arrive in 24 to 48 hours, with a written report and clear next steps.
Mold Testing FAQs for Pacific Palisades
Can you test a home that survived the Palisades Fire before we move back in?
Yes. We inspect for moisture and visible growth and can collect air and surface samples, so you have laboratory data on mold conditions before you move back in. Our testing covers mold. Ask your contractor about separate testing for smoke and ash residue.
We are rebuilding. When should we test?
A moisture check before insulation and drywall go in can catch wet framing while it is still easy to dry. After the home is finished, air sampling compared with an outdoor sample shows whether indoor levels are elevated.
Can you provide a report for my insurance company?
Yes. You receive a written report with the laboratory data and an explanation of the results that you can share with your insurer, adjuster or contractor. We do not perform repairs, so there is no conflict of interest.
How much does a mold inspection cost in Pacific Palisades?
The professional mold inspection is $49, and it is waived if you proceed with testing during the visit. Testing is priced and approved by you before any samples are taken.
Is Pacific Palisades within your service area?
Yes. Call (818) 658-9336. The line is answered 24/7, and our team calls back within 2 hours of a booking request.
We Test. We Do Not Remediate.
Just Mold Testing is an independent inspection and testing company. We do not perform mold removal in Pacific Palisades or anywhere else, and we never will. The company that finds the mold should not be the company that profits from removing it.
You get a written report with the laboratory data, an explanation of what the numbers mean, and practical next steps. If remediation is needed we tell you exactly what to ask a contractor for, then we are happy to return afterwards for independent post-remediation verification.
Related: how mold air sampling works, surface sampling, post-remediation verification, and mold testing for property managers and multifamily properties.