Worried about mold in your home?

We help families in Santa Barbara and the surrounding areas find peace of mind - reliable, affordable mold testing with no pressure.

Not Feeling Quite Right at Home?

Unexplained coughing, headaches, fatigue, or musty smells can sometimes be caused by hidden mold.


It’s often invisible — but that doesn’t mean it’s harmless.


A simple test can give you answers and peace of mind.

How It Works

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When a Dream Home Turns Dangerous

In the late 1990s, Melinda Ballard and her family moved into a grand 22-room mansion in Texas. Soon after, they and others in the home — including their housekeeper and nanny — began experiencing unexplained health issues: their young son started coughing up blood, the adults suffered from memory loss and respiratory problems, and symptoms worsened over time.

A chance conversation on a flight led Melinda to a mold expert — and what he found changed everything. Their home was contaminated with Stachybotrys, a toxic black mold known to cause serious health complications. The problem was so severe that the family left the house within an hour of the discovery, abandoning the home and all of their belongings.

Their case became a national example of how hidden mold can devastate even the most luxurious homes — and how early testing could have changed everything.

Trusted by Families. Backed by Science.

  • 🧪 Certified Testing Only – No remediation services

  • 🏡 Santa Barbara Local – We understand the coastal climate

  • 📊 Lab-Verified Reports – Easy to read, fast turnaround

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-First Values – Clear answers, no fear tactics

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Most mold problems start invisibly. Air testing can detect elevated spores even if nothing is visible yet.

  • Our pricing starts at $395, including one lab sample. Additional samples are $75. Lower-cost options are also available — we’ll help you decide what’s best during a free call.

  • The inspection takes 45–60 minutes. Lab results and a clear report are delivered in 1–3 business days.

  • These kits may detect mold types, but they don’t measure how much mold is in your air. Professional testing tells you whether levels are high enough to affect your health — with lab-backed results you can trust.

Still Not Sure What Kind of Testing You Need?

We’re here to talk it through — no pressure, no sales pitch.
Just honest answers from someone who’s been there.

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