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Indoor air quality testing in Chicago

Discuss odors, moisture concerns, and whether testing can answer a useful question about your property.

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Testing should start with a clear question and an agreed scope.

A practical starting point

Start with moisture and property history

Musty odors, a recent leak, or an inspection finding can raise questions about indoor air quality. Contact Not Your Average Mold Guys to discuss the concern at your Chicago-area property, the information you already have, and whether an inspection or testing discussion is the appropriate next step.

Tell us which rooms are involved, when the issue first appeared, and whether it changes after rain or when heating and cooling equipment runs. Share details of previous water damage, repairs, and any existing inspection report. A description of the building and its moisture history helps frame the questions that need answers.

An odor or a photograph alone does not establish the full condition of a property. Make clear which areas are accessible and whether walls or flooring have already been opened. For a managed building, identify who can arrange access and authorize work.

What will indoor air quality testing help you decide?

Before agreeing to testing, ask what question it is intended to answer, what will be sampled, how results will be interpreted, and what decision will follow. Confirm the proposed scope, cost, and any separate laboratory or assessment arrangements directly with our team.

Testing should not be presented as a medical diagnosis or a guarantee that a building is safe for everyone. CDC notes that there are no health-based standards for mold in indoor air and does not recommend routine air sampling in building evaluations. Read CDC’s guidance on mold testing and remediation when considering what a result can tell you.

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Connect findings with cleanup and repairs

If mold or water damage is part of the concern, discuss the affected material and the moisture source alongside any testing question. A cleanup scope and a repair scope should be clear about what each includes. Testing does not replace the work needed to address moisture and affected materials.

Explore our Chicago mold remediation services, water damage restoration, and reconstruction services to understand the related stages.

Mold remediation

Discuss affected materials, the moisture history, work-area arrangements, and the cleanup scope.

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Water damage restoration

Explain the water event, drying work already completed, and any damage that remains.

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Repairs & reconstruction

Understand which source repairs and restoration steps are needed before refinishing the area.

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Indoor air quality questions

Does a musty odor prove that mold is present?

An odor is a reason to investigate. It does not establish the complete condition or source on its own. Explain where it occurs, when it started, and any moisture history.

Can testing explain a person’s symptoms?

A property test should not be treated as a medical diagnosis. If you have persistent symptoms or questions about your health, speak with a clinician. See the CDC guidance linked above for the limits of mold testing.

What should I ask about the cost?

Ask which inspection, sampling, laboratory, or reporting work is included, whether any parts are separate, and what decision the result is intended to inform. Confirm the proposed scope and cost before booking.

Discuss your Chicago-area property

Tell us what you have noticed and share the information you already have. We can discuss the available services and proposed next step for your address.

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Content updated November 4, 2026. Public-health guidance is linked to the CDC above.

Frank GS

Great work, the technician treated and removed a small spot of mold material from the attic. The work was completed within one hour and issue resolved. we're satisfied with the outcome.

Brian Grabowski

Mike was extremely knowledgeable and honest when inspecting my attic and basement. He truly cares about his customers and I would highly recommend him without question as he absolutely knows what he’s talking about and takes safety and his work seriously.

Brad Lentz

I had a great experience with this business. They were responsive, transparent, and honest and I would definitely recommend them! If it you gives you any sense of how they work, I accidentally overpaid and they called me to correct the error before I even had a chance to reach out. Pretty impressed with their integrity plus their quality of work.

Deb Harris

Mike and his team went above and beyond to mitigate the mold in our basement caused by the failure of a Generac generator during recent storms. They even helped clean and store a collection that was displayed in the basement. They were respectful, neat and super helpful. Mike knows everything about mold! I highly recommend Not Your Average Mold Guys.

lovetranquility

Mike, the owner of the company, picked up my initial call and answered my questions with impressive knowledge of the situation, with detailed inquiries of his own, far surpassing those of the other companies I contacted. He was punctual, thorough, and well worth the price to do an in-depth investigation of the smell coming from the crawlspace underneath our home. He was able to locate the source of the issue being an uncapped pipe and recommended getting a plumber immediately, even referring us to a plumber in the area with stellar reviews. Instead of trying to make sure he got paid for a major project, his top priority was making sure our household was taken care of as efficiently and effectively as possible. He went above and beyond again when I called him to get a realistic picture of how to best handle the situation after the plumbers explained the situation. Again, he wasn't focused on trying to sell us his services, but explained all the most realistic options with superlative detail. Mike saved us an immense amount of time and money with his incredible expertise, and I highly recommend his company to everybody that wants to find the source of their crawlspace issues with a comprehension explanation of the best remedial options available.

Kae mae

Wow! I prayed to God to work with the right Contractor and Mike was it. He took a scary situation and made me feel at ease. He went above and beyond during the inspection and caught mold in an upstairs bathroom when the basement was the original issue. I appreciated that he took the time to explain things to me and how I can avoid issues in the future. He walked me through the process of the remediation and how his team would handle things. I felt very confident and reassured. If you want a honest mold expert, who’s going to look at your home and make sure you and your family are safe go with this company. Thank you so much, Mike!!

Jaime Gutshall

Mike was great! We had a suspect area in our home that he checked out. He was so willing to answer all of our questions and really gave us a lot of peace of mind. He gave it to us straight and didn’t try to sell us on anything. It was great experience and we would use them again in the future if needed.

Jeff Fell

Mike the owner came out and has a wealth of knowledge. He was able to help identify a rather hard problem with a smell that comes and goes. Highly recommend for their service. Fair price and honest.

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