Our Story: Making Mold Testing Accessible to Everyone
From Licensed Mold Inspector to DIY Testing Pioneer
After years of conducting professional mold inspections across Texas, We noticed something that troubled us deeply. Countless families were living with potential mold problems, worried about their health and their homes, but unable to afford the $500-$1500 price tag of a professional inspection.
These weren’t people who didn’t care about their homes or their families. They were hardworking Texans caught in an impossible situation: they knew something was wrong, but the cost of finding out exactly what was happening felt out of reach.
Meanwhile, their only alternative was those cheap petri dish kits from the hardware store. We watched clients bring us these kits, hoping for answers, only to find that the results gave them no real information. A petri dish might tell you mold is growing, but it won’t tell you what kind, how much, or whether it’s dangerous. It’s like going to the doctor and being told “you’re sick” without any diagnosis or treatment plan.
How We Built a Better Solution
Combining professional expertise with modern accessibility
Years of Field Experience
We conducted thousands of professional mold inspections across Texas, learning exactly what homeowners need to know and how to identify mold issues accurately.
Identified the Market Gap
We recognized that families needed professional-grade testing without the professional-grade price tag. The cheap alternatives weren't just inadequate, they were potentially misleading.
Developed the DIY Process
We created a simple sampling method using cotton swabs that anyone can perform at home. No special equipment, no confusion, with clear step-by-step instructions.
Professional Analysis for All
Every sample is analyzed by an AIHA-accredited laboratory using the same methods and standards applied in professional mold inspections. You receive a clear, detailed report, no shortcuts, no watered-down results.
Clear Results, Real Guidance
We don’t just deliver lab data. We translate your results into plain English and provide practical next steps, so you know exactly what the findings mean and how to act with confidence.
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Our Commitment to You
Licensed Expertise
As Texas-licensed mold inspectors with years of field experience, We personally oversee every report. You're not getting a generic template; you're getting the same professional analysis we provide to clients who pay for full inspections.
Real Laboratory Analysis
Your samples go to certified laboratories, not some backroom operation. We use the same accredited facilities that professional inspectors rely on for accurate mold identification and spore counting.
Actionable Insights
Unlike petri dishes that just show "mold present," our reports tell you exactly what type of mold you have, the concentration levels, potential health risks, and specific recommendations for remediation. You'll know not just if you have a problem, but what to do about it.
Transparent Process
We walk you through every step. From collecting samples with cotton swabs you already have at home, to understanding your detailed report, we make sure you're informed and confident throughout the process.
Without & With Total Testing
Without Total Testing
- ✗ Homeowners paid hundreds for professional inspections
- ✗ Petri dishes provided zero actionable insights
- ✗ No middle ground between expensive and worthless
- ✗ Families delayed testing due to cost, risking health
- ✗ No professional analysis without hiring an inspector
With Total Testing Solution
- ✓ Professional lab analysis at a fraction of the cost
- ✓ Comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations
- ✓ Simple DIY sample collection using items at home
- ✓ Licensed inspector-prepared reports for every customer
- ✓ Results in 48 hours after lab receives samples
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What Our Clients Say About Us
We suspected mold but didn’t want to spend hundreds on an inspector right away. Total Testing gave us professional lab results that were easy to understand and actually useful. The report explained exactly what we were dealing with and what steps to take next. Worth every dollar.
The kit was incredibly easy to use and the instructions were very clear. We mailed the samples back and had our results within two days of the lab receiving them. The report felt just as detailed as a professional inspection
The report was detailed and easy to understand. It even explained the next steps to fix the problem.
Our Packages
Spot Check Package
Mold Inspection & Lab TestingExtended Package
Mold Inspection & Lab TestingFull House Package
Mold Inspection & Lab Testing*after the lab receives your samples