A typical mold inspection is a thorough investigation. It involves the inspector talking to the property owner about any areas where they have seen mold, where a musty odor has been detected, or where there have been moisture problems or water damage in the past. The inspector will go over the house thoroughly, looking at the building materials and areas that may be prone to mold growth. The inspector will typically do a basic air sampling of the inside and outside (for baseline comparison) for airborne mold spores. They may (or may not) suggest more specific air sampling depending on what they find in their visual inspection. These are sent to a third-party lab for analysis. If mold is detected, the inspector will try to find the source of the moisture that is causing the mold and talk to the homeowner to develop a remediation plan.