Independent Indoor Environmental Assessment

Mold Inspection in Delray Beach, FL

Assessment only — we never sell remediation, so there is no incentive to over-test or inflate scope. Full diagnostic instrumentation reads the building first, and sampling is recommended only when the data justifies it.

Serving downtown and Atlantic Avenue, Del-Ida Park, the Marina Historic District, the beachside A1A condos, Lake Ida, the 55+ communities west of town, and all of Palm Beach County.

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Assessment Only
No Remediation Conflict
Diagnostics-Driven Sampling
FL Mold Assessor License MRSA2944
ACAC Certified
InstaScope® On-Site Detection
IICRC S520 • ASTM D7338-14 • AIHA
Assessment Only — No Remediation License
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Assessment-only — no remediation conflict of interest
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Advanced diagnostic instruments used on site
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Years of Palm Beach County building-science experience

Why Assessment-Only Matters

The value of an inspection depends on who is paying for the answer. Because Coastal Air Assessments performs assessment only and never cleanup, the findings are not shaped by what the answer is worth.

No remediation sales

We do not perform cleanup, so a finding is never a sales lead. Florida Statute §468.8419 bars the same company from assessing and remediating the same project.

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No incentive to oversample

Sampling is recommended only when the diagnostic data calls for it. Sometimes the right number of samples is zero — and we will tell you so.

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No incentive to inflate scope

The report documents what the instruments and accredited lab actually show — not a scope sized to justify a cleanup bid.

Assessment-only finding (CAA)

Scope set by instrument and lab data · sampling only where justified · "you don't need testing" is a possible answer · report written for insurance, legal, and real estate use.

Inspection tied to cleanup revenue

Scope can track the size of the cleanup bid · incentive to find more · "free inspection" recovered through the remediation contract · findings and the work paid by the same hand.

What Palm Beach County Property Owners Say

Based on 100+ verified Google reviews across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast — consistently noting thoroughness, unbiased guidance, and clear reporting.

★★★★★Mold Assessment

“Cory King did my mold inspection and did an amazing thorough job. He is friendly, professional and a man of integrity. I highly recommend him.”

— Mary S., Palm Beach County

★★★★★Building Diagnostics

“Cory’s expertise and clear communication was a welcome relief in working with multiple contractors on a project. Highly recommend.”

— Linda E., Palm Beach Gardens

★★★★★Mold Assessment

“What a great experience! Cory was professional, efficient and on time. He has a machine where he is able to get mold readings immediately which expedited the process. Highly recommend.”

— Kathy F., Martin County

★★★★★Mold Clearance / PRV

“Coastal Air responded promptly and gave excellent direction to the remediator and provided the documentation my homeowner’s insurance needed. I appreciate the time Cory spent explaining his findings.”

— Sheryl S., Stuart, FL

Common Delray Beach Moisture and Mold Scenarios

Delray Beach anchors the south end of our Palm Beach County coverage, with one of the most varied building stocks in the area. Different eras and construction types fail in different ways — here is what we actually see. Nearby: West Palm Beach · Boca Raton.

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Historic-district homes

Del-Ida Park, the Marina Historic District, and the Old School Square area include 1920s Mediterranean Revival and wood-frame homes with original windows, limited ventilation, and no vapor barrier in the envelope.

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Barrier-island & oceanfront condos

Condominiums along A1A and the beachside face constant salt air and HVAC condensation, with water intrusion common at balcony sliding-door thresholds.

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55+ condo communities

Large active-adult communities west of town (Kings Point, High Point) run aging 1970s–80s building HVAC and see extended seasonal vacancy — a recurring source of humidity and biological growth. See condo & HOA inspection.

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Downtown / Atlantic Avenue condos

Newer dense mixed-use and condo construction downtown develops HVAC condensation and envelope moisture under continuous year-round cooling.

West-Delray gated golf communities

Newer CBS homes in gated golf communities (Mizner Country Club, Polo Club, Delray Dunes) can develop roof-to-wall interface and vapor-barrier moisture issues.

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Post-storm intrusion

Hurricane and tropical-storm water events that were incompletely dried or improperly repaired leave concealed moisture behind finishes long after the storm.

What the Inspection Can Include

Not every property needs every testing method. Methods are grouped below by investigative function and deployed based on what the building and the complaint indicate.

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Visual & moisture mapping

Systematic visual inspection of accessible areas and quantified moisture readings with a Protimeter MMS2 — documented levels, not subjective observation.

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Thermal & dew point

Thermal imaging locates temperature differentials behind surfaces; dew point analysis identifies where condensation is likely forming. Together they direct where to confirm moisture.

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Particle, CO₂ & air diagnostics

A particle counter, CO₂ monitoring, and InstaScope® real-time airborne detection read the air before any lab sample is placed.

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Targeted sampling

Air spore-trap and surface tape-lift or swab sampling, analyzed by an accredited independent laboratory — placed only where the diagnostic data warrants it.

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Documentation & reporting

A written report covering methodology, instrumentation, lab data, findings, and recommendations — built to withstand insurance, legal, and transaction scrutiny.

Diagnostic Instrumentation

Anyone can buy the instruments. What matters is the decision each reading informs — the interpretation built from 1,000+ buildings assessed.

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Particle counter

Quantifies airborne particulate load — informs whether and where air sampling is warranted.

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Dew point analysis

Identifies surfaces at condensation risk — informs where hidden moisture is likely forming.

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CO₂ monitoring

Evaluates ventilation adequacy — informs whether a complaint is ventilation- or contamination-driven.

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Thermal imaging

Reveals temperature differentials behind surfaces — informs where to confirm moisture with contact meters.

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Moisture meter (Protimeter)

Quantifies moisture in building materials — informs the extent and source of intrusion.

Instrumentation informs the sampling plan. The readings decide where, whether, and how much to sample — before a single lab fee is incurred.

How a Delray Beach Inspection Works

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Intake & history

We discuss the concern, symptom history, and any water events before scheduling the right inspection.

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On-site diagnostics

Calibrated instruments read the building — moisture, thermal, particle, dew point, and CO₂.

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Sampling recommendation

We recommend sampling only where the diagnostic data justifies it — sometimes none.

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Report & lab

A written report with accredited lab data, findings, and prioritized next steps.

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Optional DMAT follow-up

A re-check 3–6 months later turns a snapshot into a documented trend.

A note on step 3: some properties need more sampling, some need less, and some need a different mix than expected. The building’s data decides the plan — not a preset package.

What You Receive

The written report is the product. Every inspection delivers documentation built to be acted on — and to hold up to outside scrutiny.

  • A plain-language findings summary you can actually use
  • Annotated photos of the conditions observed
  • Instrument-based observations — moisture, thermal, particle, CO₂, and dew point readings
  • Sampling and accredited-laboratory documentation, where sampling was warranted
  • Practical, prioritized next steps — without a cleanup sales pitch
Baseline comparison: with the DMAT Baseline Program, your report becomes a documented baseline to compare against a follow-up 3–6 months later — a trend, not a single snapshot.

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Assessment Only — No Remediation License

DMAT Baseline Program

For about the price of one competitor assessment, you get two documented inspections 3–6 months apart — so you can see whether conditions are stable, improving, or changing. A trend, not a snapshot.

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Visit 1 — Baseline

A full diagnostic and a DMAT-style written report establishing the building’s documented baseline condition.

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Visit 2 — Re-check

A re-baseline at 3 or 6 months, compared against Visit 1 to reveal the direction conditions are heading.

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Post-purchase baseline

Document a newly bought Delray Beach home or condo so any future change is measured against a known starting point.

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Seasonal & moisture comparison

Compare a property across the humid and dry seasons — ideal for seasonal residences and units that sit closed.

Follow-up after corrective action

Confirm that a repair or moisture correction actually held by re-measuring the building months later.

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Straightforward, Diagnostics-Driven Pricing

Two ways to start. Both begin with the full diagnostic toolkit; what follows is scoped to what the building actually shows.

Single Assessment

For a visible sign, an active concern, or a transaction.

$375starting

Diagnostic Consult — up to 1 hour on site

  • Full diagnostic toolkit: thermal, moisture, particle counter, dew point, CO₂
  • Verbal findings and a justified next-step recommendation
  • Written report and sampling added only as the findings warrant

What can vary: additional on-site time $185/hr · lab sampling $100/sample · InstaScope® real-time airborne detection $350.

Schedule Inspection

Sampling scope is based on findings, not a preset package. A typical single visit — a roughly 2,000 sq ft home with three lab samples — runs around $700, and most stay well under $1,000. Every line item is earned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Testing decisions

Do I always need mold testing in Delray Beach?
No. The on-site diagnostic determines whether sampling is warranted, and sometimes the answer is none. Because we do not sell remediation, we have no incentive to over-test.
Why isn’t the inspection free?
Free inspections are typically offered by companies that also perform remediation and recover the cost through the cleanup contract. Our diagnostic is the service, not a sales funnel — which is what keeps the findings independent.
How do you decide how many samples to take?
Instruments read the building first. Particle counts, moisture mapping, thermal imaging, dew point, and CO₂ data indicate whether and where sampling adds value. Sampling scope follows the data, not a preset package.
Will you tell me if I don’t need testing?
Yes. When the diagnostic does not support sampling, we say so. Occasionally telling a client they do not need testing is part of what keeps every other assessment honest.

How the inspection works

What happens during a Delray Beach mold inspection?
We start with intake and symptom history, perform on-site diagnostics with calibrated instruments, recommend sampling only where the data justifies it, then deliver a written report with lab documentation and practical next steps.
What instruments do you use?
A particle counter, dew point analysis, CO₂ monitoring, thermal imaging, and a Protimeter moisture meter. Each reading informs a specific decision about where and whether to sample. Instrumentation informs the sampling plan.
Do you perform the remediation too?
No. Coastal Air Assessments is assessment-only and holds no remediation license. Florida Statute 468.8419 bars the same company from assessing and remediating the same project. We accept no referral fees; if you ask, we are glad to recommend independent contractors we have seen do good work, and we earn nothing from it.
How fast are results?
Accredited laboratory results are typically returned within 2 to 3 business days. When InstaScope® real-time airborne detection is used, an on-site reading is available the same day with a report in about one business day.

Documentation & reporting

Are your reports accepted by insurance and in real estate transactions?
Yes. Reports document methodology, instrumentation, and accredited lab data in a format built to hold up for insurance, legal, and real estate use. See real estate mold inspection and insurance claim testing.
What is the DMAT Baseline Program?
Two documented inspections 3 to 6 months apart, for about the price of one competitor assessment, so you can see whether conditions are stable, improving, or changing. It produces a trend rather than a single snapshot.
Do you serve all of Delray Beach?
Yes. We cover downtown and Atlantic Avenue, Del-Ida Park, the Marina Historic District, the beachside A1A condos, Lake Ida, the 55-plus communities west of town, and the gated golf communities, plus all of Palm Beach County. We are a service-area business serving South Florida from Palm Beach to Brevard.
What standards do you follow?
Every inspection follows IICRC S520 and ASTM D7338-14, with AIHA field-investigation guidance and ACGIH bioaerosol protocols. FL Mold Assessor License MRSA2944, verifiable through the Florida DBPR.

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