ValueGuard Home Inspections

A 4.9-star rating across 1262 Google reviews tells you that ValueGuard Home Inspections has satisfied a lot of customers, but it doesn't tell you everything that matters for a mold inspection. Online reviews reflect past work, not whether an inspector has the right credentials or conflicts of interest that could affect their recommendations. In Philadelphia, where homes built around 1948 are common and humidity averages 68% year-round, mold risk is real. That's why it's worth doing a little homework before you call.

When you contact ValueGuard Home Inspections about mold, ask upfront whether they also do remediation work. If they do both inspection and remediation, that's a red flag - they have an incentive to find problems that justify expensive fixes. Pennsylvania doesn't require a statewide mold remediation license, so look for contractors certified by IICRC and carrying both general liability and pollution liability insurance. A standalone mold inspection typically costs $200-$600 in this region. Before you sign anything, verify their certifications and confirm in writing that they won't be doing any remediation work on your property.