Yes. Every Time.
Mold Eliminators uses independent, third-party laboratories for all mold sample analysis. This is a deliberate, non-negotiable policy. The company that tests for a problem and the company that gets paid to fix it should not be the same company. When they are, you have a conflict of interest that works against you as the property owner.
Independent testing eliminates that conflict entirely.
The Problem With In-House Testing
Some mold remediation companies conduct their own analysis in-house. The convenience sounds appealing. The problem is structural. A company that gets paid to remediate mold has a financial incentive to find mold. That incentive exists regardless of how ethical any individual company tries to be, and it is why independent testing is what the industry’s own guidelines recommend.
A test that comes back negative from an independent lab means no remediation revenue for us. We accept that. Because we are not in the business of creating work. We are in the business of accurately identifying problems and fixing the ones that exist.
Mold Eliminators has maintained this policy since our founding. The lab that analyzes your samples has no relationship with us beyond receiving the samples. Their report reflects what is in the samples and nothing else.
What Independent Lab Analysis Provides
Species identification: the specific mold genus and species present, not just a generic “mold detected” result. Spore concentration: the quantity of spores present in air samples, measured against outdoor baseline levels taken the same day. Contamination assessment: for surface and bulk samples, an evaluation of contamination levels on the sampled material. Chain of custody documentation: a complete record of sample handling from collection through analysis.
That documentation is what makes results defensible to a third party. Your insurance adjuster, a landlord, an attorney, a real estate transaction counterparty. All of them benefit from independent lab documentation that no one can credibly argue was motivated by financial self-interest.
Post-Remediation Verification
Independent testing matters equally after remediation is complete. Every Mold Eliminators project includes post-clearance verification through independent laboratory air sampling. This confirms that indoor spore concentrations have returned to normal levels. The job is not complete because the visible mold has been removed. It is complete when an independent lab confirms the air quality meets clearance standards.
Craig Herrmann co-authored the ANSI/IICRC S520 standard that defines these requirements. Post-clearance verification is not optional under that standard. It is a required component of compliant remediation. You receive that documentation, in writing, from an independent lab, before we close out any project.
Why This Matters for Insurance Claims
Insurance carriers are significantly more likely to accept mold remediation claims supported by independent laboratory documentation than those based on in-house testing by the remediating company. The independence of the analysis removes the appearance of a self-serving result.
Mold Eliminators handles all insurance documentation and communicates directly with your adjuster. Our independent lab results combined with S520-compliant remediation records give your claim the strongest possible foundation.
For a free inspection and honest answers about what is in your Las Vegas home, call (702) 442-1126 or learn more about our mold testing services.
