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Identify the Problem Before It Grows
If you suspect mold is affecting your home or workplace, a professional mold test and inspection is the first and most important step. At Montana Basement Solutions, we help you get clear, accurate answers—not guesswork. Our certified mold testing process uses third-party lab analysis and industry-standard sampling techniques to detect the presence, type, and concentration of mold in your environment.
Whether you’re seeing visible signs of mold or just concerned about odors or symptoms, our testing services are designed to give you a clear path forward.
Why Test for Mold?
Mold often hides in places you can’t see—inside walls, under flooring, in HVAC systems, or in crawlspaces. Even if you can’t see mold, it can still be present and impacting your air quality and health.
Professional mold testing helps to:
- Identify the type(s) of mold in your home or building
- Measure concentration levels to determine if action is needed
- Locate hidden mold sources, especially in hard-to-access areas
- Differentiate between mold and non-mold substances (e.g., dirt, dust, soot)
- Provide lab-certified reports to support real estate transactions, remediation plans, or medical concerns
If you or someone in your household has chronic respiratory symptoms, headaches, or allergies that worsen indoors, mold may be contributing—and testing is the best way to confirm or rule it out.
How Our Mold Testing Process Works
At Montana Basement Solutions, our 4-Step Discovery Process follows a detailed, science-based approach to mold detection. Our goal is to provide accurate, actionable results—not vague assumptions.
Step 1: Visual Inspection
We begin with a full visual assessment of the affected area, identifying moisture sources and microbial growth. We utilize advanced tools including Infrared FLIR Cameras, Moisture Meters, Hygrometers, and Borescopes to see what others miss.
Step 2: Advanced Sample Collection
Depending on your property’s conditions we are able to perform a variety of different types of mold/mycotoxin tests.
- Air samples: re airborne mold spore levels
- Swab samples: Wipe testing of visible spots or suspicious areas
- Tape-lift samples: Surface testing for non-visible mold
- Bulk samples: Small sections of material removed and tested when necessary
- ERMI/HERTSMI: Cloth or vacuum test various areas of the property to analyze long term mold exposures in greater detail then standard air or surface tests. (Often requested from patients of mold related health care practitioners.)
- Mycotoxin screening: Testing specific to mycotoxins present on surfaces in the property.
Based on your property’s specific conditions, we perform targeted testing, including Air, Swab, Tape-lift, or Bulk sampling. We also offer specialized ERMI/HERTSMI and Mycotoxin screening for clients with specific health concerns.
Step 3: Accredited Lab Analysis
Samples are sent to an independent, accredited laboratory. We provide expert guidance on which sample types and quantities are necessary to identify mold types (such as Stachybotrys or Aspergillus) and determine the severity of contamination.
- Mold type (e.g., Aspergillus, Penicillium, Stachybotrys, Chaetomium, etc.
- Mold count per cubic meter (air samples)
- Viability and severity of contamination
Step 4: Results + Action Plan
Within five business days (with fast-tracking available), we provide a comprehensive report and a phone consultation. We review your results together and recommend the specific next steps for remediation or prevention.
Once the Testing Process confirms the scope of the problem, we provide a detailed remediation estimate and plan. From there, we transition to our 5-Step Remediation Process to physically remove the hazard from your home.
Are DIY Home Tests Recommended?
Short answer: No
Big box stores may sell petri-dish kits that claim to detect mold, but these kits can’t provide reliable insight. Mold spores are present in every home in trace amounts—and these kits can’t differentiate between background levels and a real problem.
DIY kits fail to:
- Measure mold concentrations
- Identify mold species
- Show where the problem is coming from
- Guide proper remediation
If you want real answers—not false alarms or false reassurance—professional testing is the only option.
Do I Need to Test Before Remediation?
In most cases, yes. Mold testing gives us the information we need to:
- Confirm there’s a mold issue
- Determine the severity of the contamination
- Tailor our treatment plan to the specific mold types present
- Establish a baseline for post-remediation testing
After remediation, we test again to verify that mold levels have returned to safe levels. This testing is always conducted through a third-party lab to maintain objectivity.
When Should I Test for Mold?
- After a flood or water leak
- Before selling or buying a property
- If you notice musty odors or visible mold
- If anyone in the building has unexplained health symptoms
- After completing mold remediation, to confirm success
Why Choose Montana Basement Solutions?
- Lab-certified results with no guesswork
- Local expertise for Montana climate and construction
- Thorough, respectful inspections by trained professionals
- Follow-up support for remediation and prevention
- Trusted since 2007 with locations in Whitefish and Belgrade
- Trusted by healthcare practitioners who specialize in mold-related illness.
Schedule a Mold Testing Appointment
If you think you might have a mold issue—or just want to rule one out—get the answers you need today.
406.871.5971