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Mold Testers LLC
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What this listing says
Youngstown-area homeowners dealing with health symptoms who want a small, owner-operated company that publishes inspection pricing upfront and offers mycotoxin testing.
Best for
- Youngstown, Austintown, and Mahoning Valley homeowners who need both mold testing and remediation from one company.
- Buyers concerned about health symptoms like respiratory issues or headaches who want someone experienced with mold sensitivity cases.
- Home buyers or sellers who need fast lab-backed mold testing with results in 1-2 business days.
- Anyone who wants to know the cost before they call — inspection prices are listed on the website.
- Commercial property managers and banks needing mold remediation for vacant or damaged properties.
About this company
Mold Testers LLC is a small, locally owned operation based in Austintown, Ohio, serving the greater Youngstown metro area. Greg, the owner, runs the business with a lean crew — most notably a field technician named Tomas — and handles everything from phone calls to on-site inspections and remediation. The company focuses exclusively on mold: testing, inspection, and removal. They do not do general water damage restoration.
What stands out is the pricing transparency. Their website lists exact costs: $369 for a standard inspection with three lab samples, $195-$249 for a focused single-area test, and $495 for a detailed inspection with moisture meters and infrared readings. They also offer mycotoxin testing at $395 using EMMA (Environmental Mold and Mycotoxin Analysis), which detects toxic compounds that standard mold tests miss. Samples go to a third-party lab with results back in 1-2 business days. Their remediation follows the IICRC S520 standard, using containment, negative air pressure, and antimicrobial fogging.
Greg has built the business around direct customer relationships. Multiple reviewers describe calling him directly, getting next-day appointments, and receiving extended explanations of what he found and what it means. Several customers came to him after experiencing unexplained health symptoms — respiratory issues, headaches, nosebleeds — and reviewers consistently note that he took their concerns seriously. The company also works with home inspectors, banks, and commercial clients.
A perfect 5.0 on Google across 130 reviews is rare for any service company. Not a single review in the last 18 months falls below 4 stars. That track record, combined with the volume of detailed positive reviews from Local Guides and established reviewers, suggests a company that is genuinely delivering on its promises.
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Service area
Headquartered in Austintown, Ohio. Serves the Youngstown metro including Struthers, Poland, Girard, Niles, Warren, Boardman, and Canfield. Also covers the Akron, Canton, Cleveland, Alliance, Columbiana, Salem, Ravenna, Cortland, Liberty, and Twinsburg areas in Ohio. In Pennsylvania, serves Sharon, New Castle, Hermitage, and Pittsburgh. Trip charges may apply outside the Youngstown metro for free visual inspections.
Review consensus
Greg is the name that appears most often — reviewers describe him as honest, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely concerned about their health. Multiple reviewers mention calling Greg directly and getting next-day appointments. Tomas (also spelled Thomas or Thommas) draws praise as a field technician who explains every step and goes above and beyond. Joey is mentioned once for doing an excellent job. Reviewers who came to the company with health concerns — breathing problems, headaches, allergies — consistently say Greg took their situation seriously when others did not. Fair pricing comes up repeatedly, with one bank professional calling them the best mold company he has worked with. Several reviewers note the company worked within their budget.
0 found across 130 total reviews at 5.0★. No 1-star reviews exist in the last 18 months. Across 130 total reviews at a 5.0 rating, there are zero negative reviews to analyze.
The review pattern points to a business built around its owner. Greg is personally involved in nearly every interaction reviewers describe — from the initial phone call to the final walkthrough. This creates a strong personal connection (multiple reviewers call him by name and describe his character), but it also means the quality of the experience is tied to one person. As the company grows, the question is whether that level of personal involvement can scale. Tomas appears to be taking on more of the field work in recent months, and his reviews are equally positive.
Greg (owner — praised repeatedly for honesty, responsiveness, knowledge, and genuine concern for customers' health). Tomas/Thomas/Thommas (field technician — praised for thoroughness, clear explanations, going above and beyond). Joey (technician — praised for excellent work in one review).
With a perfect 5.0 across 130 reviews and no negatives in 18 months, the track record speaks for itself. Ask for Greg when you call — he is the owner and the person most reviewers credit for the experience. If you are dealing with health symptoms and want someone who will actually listen, this company has a clear pattern of handling those situations well.
Keep in mind
- They do both testing and remediation, which is a conflict of interest. The company that finds the mold also profits from removing it. Consider getting a second opinion on the test results before committing to remediation.
- Their service area stretches from Cleveland to Pittsburgh. Austintown is their home base. If you are on the edges of that range, confirm they will come to you without a trip charge — their site notes a trip charge may apply for free visual inspections outside the Youngstown metro.
- This is a small crew. If your job is large or time-sensitive, ask about crew size and how many days the remediation will take before booking.
- They are closed weekends. If you have an urgent mold situation on a Saturday, you will need to wait or call someone else.
- Free visual inspections are for remediation estimates only — not a substitute for paid lab-tested inspections. Make sure you understand which service you are getting.