LAQ EHS

A 5-star rating across 243 Google reviews tells you that LAQ EHS has satisfied a lot of customers, but it doesn't tell you everything. High reviews show consistency and good service, yet they don't speak to whether a company has the right credentials or whether there might be conflicts of interest in how they work. In Jacksonville, where homes built around 1982 often face moisture problems due to the area's 78% average humidity, choosing the right mold inspector matters. Before you call LAQ EHS or anyone else, make sure they're licensed as an MRSR (mold-related services contractor) through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation - you can verify this at myfloridalicense.com.

Here's the thing: if an inspector also does the remediation work, there's a built-in incentive to find mold problems that might not need the treatment they're selling. That's why the industry flagged this as a conflict of interest. A standalone mold inspection in your area typically costs between $200 and $600, so it's worth asking LAQ EHS upfront whether they handle only inspection or if they also do remediation work. Get that answer in writing before you schedule anything.