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Midwest Enviro Solutions
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What this listing says
Southeast Michigan homeowners in the Ann Arbor-to-Jackson corridor who want an owner-operated mold firm with an in-house microscopy lab and a team that multiple local realtors use repeatedly.
Best for
- Homeowners between Ann Arbor and Jackson who need mold testing and remediation from a company with its own microscopy lab for sample analysis.
- Real estate transactions in Southeast Michigan where a buyer or seller needs fast mold testing. Multiple realtors report easy scheduling and quick turnaround.
- Commercial property managers concerned about indoor air quality and employee health. Their Community Wellness Initiative targets workplace air problems specifically.
- Crawlspace mold problems in older Michigan homes. They do remediation plus vapor barrier encapsulation to prevent recurrence.
- Homeowners who want an owner-operated firm where you talk directly to Rick Allen or Matt Wolf rather than a call center.
About this company
Midwest Enviro Solutions is an owner-operated mold and indoor air quality company based in Manchester, Michigan, serving the broader Ann Arbor and Southeast Michigan region. Rick Allen founded the company after decades in construction and remodeling, where he kept encountering mold problems that nobody was handling well. He made the full transition into mold and air testing about a decade ago.
What stands out is the in-house laboratory. Zachery Allen, the company's lab technician, trained at the McCrone Research Institute in microscopy and fungal identification. That means sample analysis happens internally rather than being sent to a third-party lab. The company also runs a Community Wellness Initiative, consulting with businesses on how indoor air quality affects employee health and absenteeism. Beyond mold, they offer radon testing, VOC testing, asbestos testing, mycotoxin testing, and bat guano removal. They sell a DIY mold test kit for homeowners who want a preliminary read before committing to a full inspection.
Rick Allen has been in construction since 1981. His wife Wendy handles office management and marketing. Matt Wolf joined as project manager and inspector in 2019, bringing a background in automotive dealership management. Brandon Scully and John Rose round out the field crew. The company is a member of the Ann Arbor and Jackson Chambers of Commerce, the Indoor Air Quality Association, and the Small Business Association of Michigan.
4.9 stars across 47 Google reviews is unusually high. Multiple local realtors, including Kirk Glassel, Carole MacQueen, Susan Fletcher, and Shane Lucas, use them repeatedly for client referrals. Several reviewers note that Rick told them they did not need his services after testing came back clean, which is a strong honesty signal from a company that profits from finding problems.
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Service area
Headquartered in Manchester, Michigan, about 20 minutes southwest of Ann Arbor. They list service areas including Ann Arbor, Howell, Jackson County, Lansing, Lenawee County, Livingston County, Plymouth, South Lyon, and Washtenaw County. Reviewers confirm work across Southeast Michigan, with mentions from Jackson, Pontiac, Redford, and Northville. The claimed range from Plymouth to Lansing spans roughly 90 miles, which is broad for a team of this size.
Review consensus
Rick Allen is the most frequently named person in reviews. Reviewers describe him as knowledgeable, honest, and willing to educate homeowners about the process. Multiple customers note that Rick told them their home did not need remediation after testing, which reviewers cite as a trust signal. Matt Wolf is the second most mentioned, praised by Robert Yoder for fast on-site response, by M&M Benner for quick remediation that resolved respiratory symptoms, and by Shane Lucas for handling referral inspections. Nancy Dupke highlighted Matt's patience during post-inspection questions. Several realtors, including Kirk Glassel, Carole MacQueen, Susan Fletcher, J Fletcher, and Shane Lucas, report using the company repeatedly across multiple transactions. Scheduling speed comes up frequently. Rachel Thoms received a free quote within a day or two and had the work completed within days after that. Sandy Barnett described an urgent situation involving a relative with cancer where the company responded quickly.
1 found across 47 total reviews at 4.9★. No 1-star reviews exist. The single negative is a 3-star review from Ms Shank describing a small crack repair project. She asked how long the crew would need and was told 4 hours, but they finished in 45 minutes. The $875 labor charge felt excessive at over $1,000 per hour for actual time on site. Matt explained the fee covers the scope of work, not hours. After negotiating, the company reduced the charge to $675. The repair itself initially leaked, requiring a return visit. An update to the review states the leak was never fully resolved and recurs every time it rains. The owner responded, acknowledged the pricing confusion and the ongoing leak, and asked her to contact them for a follow-up.
The realtor referral pattern is notable. At least five separate real estate agents have posted reviews describing repeated use across multiple clients. This suggests the company has built a niche as the go-to mold firm for real estate transactions in the Ann Arbor and Jackson area, where fast turnaround on testing matters. The single negative review describes a pricing communication gap that the company partially addressed by reducing the fee, but the unresolved leak issue suggests follow-through on secondary services like crack repair may not match the quality of their core mold work.
Rick Allen (owner — praised repeatedly for honesty, knowledge, responsiveness, and willingness to tell customers they do not need services). Matt Wolf (project manager/inspector — praised for fast response, thoroughness, and patience with questions). Wendy (office manager — mentioned on website but not in reviews by name). Brandon (technician — mentioned on website but not in reviews). John (technician — mentioned on website but not in reviews).
Ask for Rick or Matt when scheduling. Get the scope of work and pricing breakdown in writing before approving any job, especially for non-mold services like crack repair. Since they do both testing and remediation, consider bringing in an independent tester to confirm findings before authorizing removal. For real estate transactions, this company has a strong track record of fast turnaround and honest assessments.
Keep in mind
- They do both mold testing and mold remediation. That is a conflict of interest. The company that identifies your mold problem has a financial incentive to recommend removal. Consider getting an independent test before authorizing remediation.
- Their pricing language can be confusing. The one negative review describes a 'labor' line item that did not correlate with hours worked on site. Ask for a detailed breakdown of what each cost covers before signing.
- Foundation crack repair is a secondary service, not their core work. The one complaint in the review history involves a crack repair that still leaks when it rains. If you need structural crack work, confirm their warranty terms in writing.
- Their service area spans from Plymouth to Lansing to Lenawee County. That is a wide geographic range for a small team of five or six people. Confirm availability and response times for locations far from their Manchester base.
- They do not replace drywall removed during remediation. One website testimonial notes this was unexpected. Clarify what restoration work is and is not included before the job starts.