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Mold Spotters
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What this listing says
Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island homeowners who want a mold inspection from a company that does not sell remediation, so the results carry no financial bias.
Best for
- Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island homeowners who need a mold test before or during a real estate transaction and want results from a company with no remediation revenue.
- Homeowners dealing with basement flooding, plumbing leaks, or musty odors who want an honest assessment of whether the problem needs a remediation contractor or just a handyman fix.
- Renters or landlords who need documented mold test results from an independent third party for insurance claims or lease disputes.
About this company
Mold Spotters is an inspection-only mold testing company based in Braintree, Massachusetts. They have operated under this name since 2013 and built their brand around one idea: the company that tests for mold should never be the same company that sells you the removal. They do not perform remediation, do not recommend specific contractors by name, and send all samples to an independent outside lab for analysis.
Their inspectors carry InterNACHI mold inspection credentials and use FLIR infrared cameras and moisture meters to find water intrusion behind walls. Each inspection includes two lab samples (air or surface), with additional samples available at a flat rate. They also offer a Mold Plus add-on for $75 per sample that tests for formaldehyde, TVOCs, dust mites, pollen, and about 25 other airborne substances using a 6-channel particle counter. Inspectors arrive in unmarked vehicles and plain clothing for privacy.
Services
Service area
Based in Braintree, Massachusetts. They serve all of Eastern Massachusetts including Greater Boston, Cape Cod (Barnstable County), the South Shore, North Shore, and MetroWest. They also cover all of Rhode Island and Southern New Hampshire. The website lists individual service pages for towns across Barnstable, Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Suffolk counties in Massachusetts, plus all five Rhode Island counties.
Review consensus
Dave is named in the majority of the 27 reviews. Reviewers praise his willingness to explain the testing process, answer questions at length, and deliver reports quickly. Doug S noted Dave confirmed an off-campus rental mold situation was not dangerous, saving the family from unnecessary panic. Rachel Hope described Dave handling a last-minute visit for a serious landlord dispute. Joanne Harrington, reviewing on behalf of St. John's Episcopal Church in Sharon, called him a go-to and noted the church has used Mold Spotters twice. George Fisher mentioned Dave suggested skipping unnecessary additional testing to save money. Multiple reviewers highlight fast turnaround on lab results and easy-to-understand reports.
0 found across 27 total reviews at 5.0★. No negative reviews found in the last 18 months (0 found across 27 total reviews at 5.0★). There is no complaint data to analyze.
The review base spans from mid-2022 through mid-2025, with a steady trickle of reviews rather than clusters. Four of the 27 reviewers are Local Guides, and several have 10+ reviews on their accounts, which adds credibility. Three reviewers have only a single review, but they are outnumbered by established accounts. The consistent theme across all reviews is Dave's personal involvement and willingness to spend time explaining results, which suggests a small operation where the owner or lead inspector handles most jobs directly.
Dave (inspector/lead — praised in 15+ reviews for patience, knowledge, clear explanations, honesty about whether remediation is needed, and fast report delivery).
Ask for Dave when you book. The review history traces almost entirely to his personal involvement on inspections. With 27 reviews and a perfect 5.0, this is a small company that has not yet generated the volume where complaints typically appear. If your main concern is getting an honest mold assessment without pressure to buy remediation, this company's inspection-only model removes that conflict.
Keep in mind
- They do not perform remediation. If testing reveals a serious mold problem, you will need to find and hire a separate contractor for removal.
- Only two lab samples are included with the base inspection. The outdoor control sample counts as one of the two, so a single indoor air test plus the outdoor control uses both. Additional samples cost extra.
- Their claimed service area covers all of Eastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, all of Rhode Island, and Southern New Hampshire. That is a wide territory for a small company, and travel time from Braintree to the Cape or to New Hampshire could affect scheduling.