What a Real Mold Inspection Looks Like in the Greater Pittsburgh Area (And How to Avoid Getting Scammed)
Mold is a serious concern for homeowners in Western Pennsylvania, especially in our humid seasons and older housing stock. Unfortunately, along with the real risk comes an increasing number of companies taking advantage of homeowners—offering "free" or "nearly free" mold scans with expensive remediation as their real goal. At Keystone Castle Inspections , we do things differently—and with integrity. The Problem: Mold "Scans" That Lead to High-Priced Remediation Some companies in the Greater Pittsburgh area are advertising quick laser scans or “air tests” for little or no money. The real catch? These tests are often a setup for selling costly mold remediation services, sometimes totaling thousands of dollars , often without a clear explanation or evidence that mold is a serious issue. These scans might sound high-tech, but they often lack the depth and context of a true mold inspection—and the results are interpreted by the same people trying to sell you...