Tested from our Avon office
Mold testing in Avon from our office in town
Our office is at 137 Production Dr, so your Avon test is handled by a team based in Avon.
What does mold testing in Avon include?
Mold testing in Avon covers a moisture inspection, indoor air samples compared against an outdoor sample, settled-dust testing such as ERMI or HERTSMI-2 when it's warranted, and surface or tape samples of visible growth. Our office is at 137 Production Dr in Avon, so the people testing your house work in the same town. Lab results return in 24 to 48 hours, followed by a written report.
Where a spot test goes wrong in Avon
Much of Avon was built in the same wave of subdivisions from the 1990s onward, on flat, clay-heavy Hendricks County ground. Water lingers against foundations after spring storms, sump pumps work hard, and finished basements hide whatever happens behind the drywall. A test that samples living room air on a dry afternoon can easily miss a wall that stays damp for days after every heavy rain. Moisture readings, sensible timing and dust samples fill that gap.
Sound familiar?
- The basement smells after storms but seems fine the rest of the time.
- Your sump pump failed once and nobody checked behind the drywall.
- A home inspector noted staining in the crawlspace.
- You'd prefer a testing company whose office is in town.
We do it differently.
| A one-visit spot test | AME testing in Avon | |
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| Home base | Varies | Our office on Production Dr, in Avon |
| Moisture | Not measured | Meters and thermal imaging at the foundation |
| Air samples | Indoor only | Indoor, with a same-day outdoor comparison |
| Dust | Rarely collected | ERMI or HERTSMI-2 when the history calls for it |
| Follow-up | Another trip to schedule | A short drive for a second look or a retest |
Why families trust us with their homes
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Family-owned since 2008
A multigenerational family business. Not a franchise, not a private-equity rollup.
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Credentialed where it isn't required
Indiana doesn't license mold remediators. We hold IICRC, CMR, CRMI and CCMI credentials anyway.
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Called on as experts
Attorneys bring us into legal cases involving mold and mycotoxins.
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Lab results in 24 to 48 hours
Every inspection comes with a written report, color photos and lab results.
- IICRC Certified Firm
- CMR
- CRMI
- CCMI
- BBB A+ Accredited
- NAMRI
- IAQA
- NORMI
- AMMA
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The AME Clearance Method
What happens during an Avon test
Five steps, planned and run from our own office here in Avon.
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Call and history
We ask about storms, sump pump trouble, past water damage and where the smell is strongest, then pick a time that fits your week.
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Inspect around the foundation
Downspouts, grading, window wells and the sump pit get checked outside and in, followed by moisture readings on basement or crawlspace walls.
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Collect samples
Indoor air samples are paired with an outdoor one. Settled dust and tape samples are added when the inspection or your history points to them.
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Lab analysis
The lab processes the samples and sends results, typically within 24 to 48 hours.
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Results and next steps
We explain what the lab found, what it means for your house and whether any work is needed. If you'd rather talk it over in person, we're nearby.
Your Avon mold test covers
- A pre-visit conversation about the home's water history
- An exterior drainage and sump pit check
- Moisture and thermal readings below grade
- Indoor air samples plus an outdoor comparison
- Settled-dust ERMI or HERTSMI-2 when warranted
- Surface or tape samples of visible spots
- Lab results in 24 to 48 hours
- A plain-English written report
Proof you can hold in your hands
When we finish, you don't get a handshake and a promise. You get the paperwork your family, your doctor, your insurer or your buyer can rely on.
Inspection report
What we found, where it is coming from, with color photos.
Written remediation plan
Scope, timeline and what will and won't be removed, before work starts.
Clearance lab report
Air, surface and mycotoxin results after the work is done.
A report for your doctor
With your permission, we share results directly with your care team.
Mold testing in Avon, explained
Local means more than a short drive
Mold testing often turns into more than one visit. A second look after the lab report, a check after a contractor fixes a leak, or clearance testing after remediation all go more smoothly when the testing company is in the same town. Because our office is on Production Dr, those visits don’t depend on a crew passing through the area. The people who tested your house are the ones you’ll talk to afterward.
What Avon houses usually show us
Across Avon’s subdivisions the patterns repeat. Downspouts discharge a few feet from the foundation and the clay holds that water in place. Window wells fill with leaves. Carpet goes straight onto a basement slab that sweats in July. Sump pits sit without a backup pump. We check each of these before sampling, because the lab only tells you what’s in the air or dust, and the inspection tells you why. Our answer on whether Indiana clay soil causes basement moisture covers the soil side.
Picking the right samples
For a single stain after a known leak, air samples with an outdoor comparison and one surface sample may be all you need. For a musty basement with no obvious source, dust testing helps show whether mold has been growing for a while. If someone in the family is unwell and a doctor has asked about the home, we’ll usually suggest mycotoxin testing for Avon homes as well. After any remediation, clearance testing confirms the result.
We test and clean buildings. We don’t diagnose or treat any medical condition. If you have health concerns, talk with your doctor, and we can send them the lab report with your permission.
Common questions
Have a question that isn't here? Call a specialist
Where are you located?
Our office is at 137 Production Dr, Avon, IN 46123. Every Midwest project we run is planned from there, including testing here in town. We're open seven days a week, 8am to 8pm, at (833) 772-6653.
What does a mold inspection cost around Avon?
Angi puts typical Indianapolis-area mold inspections at roughly $240 to $400. Your cost depends on how many samples the house needs and whether dust testing is included, and we'll quote it before the visit.
Can you test right after a storm floods our basement?
Yes, though the timing changes what we focus on. Right after water gets in, moisture mapping matters most, because it shows how far water wicked into drywall and flooring. Air and dust samples become more telling once growth has had a chance to start.
Do newer Avon homes need mold testing?
Newer homes can still have problems: a finished basement built against a damp wall, a bath fan vented into the attic, or a crawlspace that sweats in summer. Age lowers some risks but doesn't remove them.
Can you come back after remediation to retest?
Yes. Clearance testing follows the same approach as the first round, so before and after results can be compared directly. Being based in town makes that return trip easy to schedule.
We're done when the lab says so.
Every remediation ends with clearance testing, and our work is backed by a complete-removal guarantee. We don't close a job on a failed result.
Talk to a specialistSchedule mold testing in Avon
Call (833) 772-6653 or send a note about what you've noticed. We're open 7 days, 8am to 8pm, and we're right here in town.
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