Lee County · Central Florida
Mold Inspection, Mold Testing & Specialty Testing in Fort Myers, Florida.
Founder-performed by Daniel Melendez, a microbiologist and former environmental lab analyst. Lab-supported, independent of remediation, with Fort Myers inspections scheduled by appointment from Orlando, typically within the same week.
What is mold inspection in Fort Myers?
A mold inspection in Fort Myers is the structured assessment of a home or commercial property to identify mold growth, moisture sources, and indoor air quality conditions. The process combines a visual walk-through of every accessible space, moisture-meter readings on each suspect surface, thermal imaging that flags temperature anomalies worth investigating behind walls and ceilings, an evaluation of the air conditioning system, which is the most common hidden source of mold in Florida homes, and attic access where it is safe. Three accredited-laboratory samples are included and collected where the findings call for them rather than to a fixed formula. Everything is documented in a written report with photographs, instrument data, and laboratory results. Every inspection is performed personally by Daniel Melendez, a microbiologist and Florida-licensed mold assessor. PureSpec is assessment-only and never remediates what it inspects. PureSpec covers Fort Myers, including McGregor Boulevard historic.
Where we work in Fort Myers
From single-family homes to commercial buildings.
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RESIDENTIAL Residential Mold Inspection
Single-family homes, townhouses, and condos across Fort Myers, full-property and limited-scope assessments by a state-licensed mold assessor.
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COMMERCIAL Commercial Mold Assessment
Office, retail, healthcare, school, and hospitality buildings across the Fort Myers metro, reporting structured for property managers, insurers, and OSHA-aware contexts.
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APARTMENT Apartment / Tenant Mold Inspection
Independent third-party documentation built for renters dealing with landlords and property managers across Fort Myers-area multifamily housing.
Which service you need
What each PureSpec service answers in Fort Myers.
Find the question closest to yours. Every service is performed personally by Daniel Melendez, a microbiologist and former environmental lab analyst, and every sample ships to an AIHA-LAP-accredited third-party laboratory under chain-of-custody.
“I think there’s mold somewhere in my house but I don’t know where.”
“I already know where the problem is, I just need it documented.”
“I can see something dark or fuzzy on a wall, can you tell me what it is?”
“How do I get the air in my house tested for mold?”
“Is it black mold? Can you test for Stachybotrys specifically?”
“I bought a DIY mold test kit at the hardware store. Can I trust the result?”
“My doctor mentioned ERMI or HERTSMI-2 testing, what is that?”
“I tested positive for mycotoxins in my body, where did they come from?”
“The air test was normal but I still feel sick at home.”
“We just moved in or renovated and something doesn’t feel right.”
“The remediation company says it’s clean. How do I know?”
“Could my air conditioner be making us sick?”
Fort Myers-area CIRS and chronic-illness patients often work with integrative practices in Fort Myers and Bonita Springs, which routinely use these results as part of an environmental workup. The pattern shows up particularly on canal-front Cape Coral and Fort Myers river-front inventory where post-Ian (2022) salt-water surge accelerated condenser-coil corrosion and pan integrity failure.
How an Fort Myers inspection actually works
Nine steps. Same scientific process, every Fort Myers property.
The depth of each step adapts to your situation. HVAC and borescope inspection happen when conditions warrant. Sampling is decided based on what your specific environment is asking, not a fixed checklist.
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Consultation
We talk through what you’re seeing, the building, and the question you need answered. Free, no pressure, no upsell.
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Visual inspection
Daniel personally walks every accessible space in the Fort Myers property. No subcontractors.
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Moisture mapping
Pin and pinless moisture meters identify elevated wall, floor, and substrate moisture invisible to the eye. Post-Ian (2022) residual cavity moisture continues to surface in canal-front and surge-zone inventory; mapping catches what dried-in-place drywall is hiding.
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Thermal imaging
Infrared imaging surfaces temperature differentials that often correlate with hidden moisture or insulation gaps. Critical on post-Ian rebuilds where partially-remediated assemblies have re-finished drywall over wet sheathing.
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HVAC evaluation
Coil, plenum, return, and ductwork assessment. A frequent hidden source of indoor mold in Florida buildings. Saltwater-canal HVAC failures (pan rust-through, blower-wheel biofilm) are the recurring finding in Lee and Collier inspections.
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Targeted sampling
Air, surface, swab, ERMI, HERTSMI-2, mycotoxin, Pathways™, VOC, or formaldehyde, only the tests your situation warrants.
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Lab analysis
Samples sent to AIHA-LAP-accredited third-party laboratories. Results returned within 24 to 72 hours of receipt.
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Written report
Plain-English report with photos, lab data, moisture readings, observations, and clear next steps. Written so an insurer, a lender, a healthcare provider or an attorney can follow the reasoning behind each conclusion.
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Remediation protocol when warranted
If the report identifies remediation-grade mold, Daniel writes the IICRC S520-aligned remediation protocol, scope, containment, methods, and clearance criteria, that the remediation contractor works to. PureSpec does not remediate, so the protocol stays independent of the work crew.
Coverage
Every Fort Myers neighborhood, by appointment from Orlando.
Fort Myers, and the rest of the Lee County metro. Fort Myers inspections are scheduled by appointment.
Don’t see your neighborhood? Call (321) 324-7756, Daniel travels to every part of the area by appointment.
FAQ
Fort Myers questions, answered.
Do you still inspect Hurricane Ian rebuilds in Fort Myers?
Yes. Ian-era inventory continues to surface in pre-purchase and post-remediation verification work, particularly in River District, downtown, and the Iona / Whiskey Creek corridor where storm surge reached. Daniel performs independent third-party assessment with no remediation-contractor relationship.
Can you inspect historic Edison Park and McGregor Boulevard homes?
Yes. Pre-1950 Edison Park and McGregor Boulevard properties often present crawl-space and pier-foundation findings that newer inspectors miss. The substructure assessment is part of every full inspection and quoted with the property.
How much is a mold inspection in Fort Myers?
Limited-scope inspections start in the mid-hundreds; entire-property inspections including air sampling start higher. Insurance and litigation work is quoted separately. Call (321) 324-7756 for a Fort Myers quote.
Do you serve Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel as well?
Yes. Both barrier-island communities are within our Lee County coverage and are core post-Ian service areas. Appointments require 5 to 7 days advance notice for non-emergency work.
Nearby cities & towns
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