ProTec Inspection Services

A 4.9-star rating across nearly 5,000 Google reviews tells you that ProTec Inspection Services has satisfied a lot of customers, but it doesn't tell you everything that matters for a mold inspection. What those reviews can't show is whether the inspector has a conflict of interest - and that's worth thinking about, since Washington's humid climate (averaging 69% relative humidity and 40 inches of rain yearly) makes mold a real concern in older homes like many of ours. ProTec Inspection Services should be evaluated on whether they're set up to give you honest, unbiased results.

Here's the key thing to verify: ask whether ProTec performs both inspection and remediation work. If they do both, that's a red flag under industry standards, since the same company profits from finding problems and then fixing them. In Washington, anyone doing mold remediation needs a Licensed Mold Professional credential from the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), so you can also confirm that credential is current. Before you sign anything, make sure you understand exactly what you're paying for and who benefits from the outcome.