Pro Spex Home & Commercial Inspections Inc.

Baltimore's humid climate and aging housing stock create ideal conditions for mold growth. With average humidity around 68% and 42 inches of rain annually, homes built before 1960 (like many in Baltimore) are particularly vulnerable to moisture problems. If you're concerned about mold, Pro Spex Home & Commercial Inspections Inc. can perform a mold inspection, which typically costs $200-$600 in this region. However, there's an important conflict of interest to know about: inspectors who also perform mold remediation have a financial incentive to find problems, which goes against industry standards for impartial evaluation.

Before hiring any mold inspector in Baltimore, ask whether they also do remediation work. If they do both, consider getting a second opinion from an inspector who only inspects. If you do need remediation after an inspection, verify that any contractor you hire holds a valid Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) license by checking dllr.maryland.gov. This simple step protects you from unlicensed operators and gives you recourse if something goes wrong.