--- title: "St. Louis Mold Inspection and Mold Testing Services for Commercial & Residential Buildings" description: "Mold inspection, mold testing, and mold remediation services are available from advanced environmental services." url: https://aes.multisites.ai/mold-inspection publisher: Advanced Environmental Services phone: +1-314-865-2662 quote: https://aes.multisites.ai/contact --- # Mold Testing & Mold Inspection Services [Request a Quote](https://aes.multisites.ai/contact)[(314) 865-2662](tel:+1-314-865-2662) ![AES crew member in a protective suit scraping old wall material from scaffolding](https://aes.multisites.ai/_astro/100.Beg0SK9K_Z2cMAXv.webp) ![Building wrapped in white containment sheeting with an AES storage container in front](https://aes.multisites.ai/_astro/AESI-083.BQiJ3BQs_Z1FKjAJ.webp) ![Mold spots on attic roof sheathing between wooden rafters](https://aes.multisites.ai/_astro/121._02wx8fs_Z18gd2e.webp) On this page 1. Mold Testing 2. Mold Inspection Process 3. Finding Mold During a Mold Inspection 4. Locating Causes of Mold Problems 5. Additional Mold Resources ![Mold Inspection Services in MO, KS, IL, and IA](https://aes.multisites.ai/_astro/Mold-TestingInspection-1.Bi13SLdo_1nBE6S.webp) Advanced Environmental Services is an environmental remediation company that offers [mold remediation](https://aes.multisites.ai/mold-remediation) and mold inspection services for commercial buildings, industrial buildings, schools, hospitals, and homes. Our professional mold removal specialists and mold inspectors offer mold inspection and testing services throughout St. Louis, St. Charles, & Columbia, Missouri. If you have found signs of mold in your commercial, residential, or industrial building, [contact the professionals at Advanced Environmental Services](https://aes.multisites.ai/contact) to schedule a mold inspection or to learn more about our mold removal services. ## Mold Testing There are a number of different types of mold and mildew that can be found in and around homes or other public buildings. Therefore, if you have found any of the common signs of mold in your home or building, you may be looking for a mold remediation company to perform mold testing in your building. Because any of the types of mold or mildew that commonly grow in homes and other buildings can potentially produce harmful symptoms and negative side effects on a person’s health, Advanced Environmental Services does not recommend mold testing to determine the types of mold that are present. Instead, we recommend a complete mold inspection, which focuses on determining all of the areas where mold is growing and eliminating the problems that resulted in the growth of mold, followed by [mold remediation](https://aes.multisites.ai/mold-remediation) services. ## Mold Inspection Process As a leading [mold remediation company](https://aes.multisites.ai/mold-remediation-company), we offer complete mold inspection services for our clients. A thorough mold inspection involves determining where mold is growing and what problems contributed to this growth. By taking a complete approach to mold remediation, including determining the causes of mold growth during an initial mold inspection, we can help eliminate future mold problems. Additionally, because mold spreads through air-borne spores, it is important to find all of the areas of mold growth in order to ensure that all mold problems are resolved. ![Mold Inspection and Testing Company](https://aes.multisites.ai/_astro/Mold-TestingInspection-2.DlwuhoeW_Z1AK4iP.webp) ![Mold Inspections for Homes and Commercial Buildings](https://aes.multisites.ai/_astro/Mold-TestingInspection-3.CMc-s9bf_ZzlacA.webp) ![Commercial and Residential Mold Testing Company](https://aes.multisites.ai/_astro/Mold-TestingInspection-4.C6R5iczU_Zx3YUK.webp) ## Finding Mold During a Mold Inspection During a mold inspection from our professional mold remediation and inspection teams, we will locate all of the areas where mold is growing in your home or business. Mold can be found almost anywhere and can grow on nearly any surface; however, mold is commonly found growing in damp, dark locations. While each inspection is different depending on each customer’s symptoms and problems, the following are some of the main areas that we search during our mold inspections: - Inside Cabinets - Beneath Drywall - Behind Floor Baseboards - In Basements & Crawl Spaces - In Water-Damaged Areas - In or Near Rooms with High Relative Humidity - Above Ceilings - Beneath Bathroom or Kitchen Sinks - Behind Wallpaper - On Damp Window Frames - Inside Wall Cavities - Beneath Flooring - In Ductwork & HVAC Systems ## Locating Causes of Mold Problems Because Advanced Environmental Services is dedicated to improving the overall indoor environment for our clients, our mold inspection process includes not only locating mold growth, but also determining the causes for mold growth in a home, office building, commercial building, or industrial plant. By determining the causes of mold growth, we can take steps to eliminate these problems during the mold remediation process. The following are some of the common contributing factors for mold growth in buildings that we see during mold inspections: - High Humidity: A relative humidity of greater than 55% promotes the growth of mold and other types of fungi, and humidity levels can vary from room to room due to artificial heating and cooling. Using humidity sensors and running dehumidifiers will help monitor and control mold, reducing the chance of mold problems in the future. - Water or Pipe Leaks: Because mold needs moisture to grow, many mold problems originate from water leaks that are not address and resolved quickly. Mold from these types of leaks is often found during mold inspections in hard-to-find places such as in wall or ceiling cavities. - Flooding or Water Damage: Following a flood or major water damage, it is common for mold to grow throughout a building. This is largely because the building takes days or weeks to dry, giving colonies of mold the ideal opportunity for growth. ## Additional Mold Resources - Basic Mold Facts from the CDC - Centers for Disease Control Mold Website - [Guide to Mold and Moisture in your Home, Schools, and Commercial Buildings from the EPA](https://www.epa.gov/mold) ## Terms on this page - [Mold remediation](https://aes.multisites.ai/glossary/mold-remediation) - [Mold inspection](https://aes.multisites.ai/glossary/mold-inspection) ## Related services - [Asbestos abatementThis environmental remediation service includes removing dangerous asbestos containing materials while following important safety guidelines. Asbestos removal is necessary prior to major renovation or demolition projects and if asbestos containing materials are damaged or deteriorating.](https://aes.multisites.ai/asbestos-abatement) - [Lead abatementLead abatement is the removal of lead containing materials from a building. Most often, we perform this environmental remediation service on older homes or commercial buildings containing old, deteriorating lead paint.](https://aes.multisites.ai/lead-abatement) ## Request your custom environmental remediation estimate Contact us for a free environmental remediation or restoration estimate and a personalized solution to your problems. [Request a Quote](https://aes.multisites.ai/contact)[(314) 865-2662](tel:+1-314-865-2662)