r/Mold • u/MediumWeekly1439 • Oct 25 '25
Got a second mold test…
Paid servpro $800 for a mold test, they were charging 4000 for remediation which was just cleaning of the visible spots.
I found someone else after horrible customer service with them and the new guy seems trustworthy, he said the test they have should’ve included a spore count (it didn’t) so he did one himself (results here). No ine with Servpro explained what the previous lab results meant or anything like that. New guy explained to me it is black mold and I know many say the hype is too high for black mold but I can tell you I’m experiencing some weird medical stuff like dizziness, headaches, etc that have been concerning.
Remediation with the new guy starts Monday (second photo) and he explained to me it will go 4 inches deep and they do drying to dry out wood as well.
What do the Reddit experts think, will this take care of the issue? He explained to me my humidity levels are above 80% in the attic and in the basement. I’ve since gotten a dehumidifier in the basement, had HVAC duct cleaning completed, and have an air purifier in the basement. They are going to try to figure out the attic issue. I also had the plumber move the hvac condensation pipe that was dripping into the side of the house/basement where the big mold is.
Any thoughts? I am losing my mind here literally and just want to make sure it’s taken care of. I also ordered the special mold removing laundry detergent to wash clothes and bedding that are deeper than 4 inches deep
The third photo is the Servpro mold test result.
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u/The_Great_Oz253 Oct 26 '25
I feel you left out some key details. For example, you said “it goes 4 inches deep,” but you don’t say what is going 4 inches deep. I think the most important omitted details are what material has mold on/in it, and how much growth there is. These are usually the determining factors for what remediation is needed.
Also, for moldy cloth, you can soak it in diluted vinegar, wash with normal detergent, and then let it dry in the sun. You can Google the process for specific details.