Charleston-based • Serving Beaufort, SC
Mold Inspection & HERTSMI-2 Dust Testing in Beaufort, SC
Understand what was found—and what comes next.
Charleston Mold Testing provides independent mold inspection, HERTSMI-2 dust testing, and indoor air quality testing for Beaufort properties. Work directly with Jeff Suggs, owner and certified mold inspector, without a cleanup contract attached to the findings.
Every lab report includes a post-test summary explaining the results. HERTSMI-2 dust testing is $500, or $750 with indoor air quality testing.
Certified Mold Inspector · MICRO Certified · Indoor Air Quality Testing
Health concerns make clear answers matter more
If you or someone in your household has an autoimmune disease, cancer, an underlying medical condition, or heightened environmental sensitivities, you may be looking for more information about the property environment.
HERTSMI-2 analyzes settled dust for five selected mold species. The results describe the sample tested; your included summary helps you understand the findings and gives you information you can share with your healthcare professional. About the HERTSMI laboratory method.
If a clinician has requested a particular environmental test, tell Jeff which method was requested before booking. A medical condition alone does not establish that HERTSMI-2 is the right choice.
Know the limits:
Environmental testing does not diagnose illness, prove that a property caused symptoms, or certify safe occupancy for an individual. Discuss health and exposure decisions with your treating clinician.
Compare Beaufort testing options and pricing
Medical-Concern Environmental Testing
Environmental testing for people seeking property information alongside health concerns.
Choose an option
Before booking, Jeff will confirm the sample count, indoor air testing scope, expected turnaround, and any location-related charges for your Beaufort address. HERTSMI-2 is a selected-mold panel, not a test for every indoor contaminant.
Residential Mold Assessment
For suspected mold, musty odors, previous leaks, or a property question that needs investigation. Discuss the concern with Jeff before choosing the number of test areas.
| Package | Test areas | Published price |
|---|---|---|
| Three areas | 2 inside, 1 outside | $350 |
| Five areas | 4 inside, 1 outside | $500 |
| Eight areas | 7 inside, 1 outside | $800 |
| Additional test area | Beyond the selected package | $75 each |
Confirm the applicable package and any location-related charges before booking.
Included explanation or optional protocol?
The post-test summary is included. Every lab report comes with a summary explaining the lab results.
A remediation protocol is optional: $300 additional. It is a separate planning service, not the explanation of your lab results and not the cleanup itself. Ask Jeff to confirm the protocol's deliverables for your property before adding it.
Reports & payment
- Included: A post-test summary explaining the lab results accompanies every lab report.
- Payment: Your invoice must be paid in full before your lab report is released.
- Refunds: No refunds for received lab reports.
Match the investigation to your Beaufort property
Beaufort's nationally recognized historic district includes homes with long repair and renovation histories. For an older property near The Point, previous roof leaks, plumbing repairs, and changes to enclosed spaces are useful details to bring to the inspection conversation. City of Beaufort historic-district information.
For a newer home, start with the same practical questions: Has water entered? Where is the odor strongest? Has the concern returned after a repair? Property age and neighborhood do not establish whether mold is present.
Before contacting Jeff, gather:
- The address: So he can confirm Beaufort scheduling and service arrangements.
- The affected area: Rooms, floors, or spaces where you noticed a concern.
- The history: Known leaks, repairs, visible changes, or previous testing.
- The decision: Whether you need to understand a suspected problem, compare testing methods, or fulfill a specific environmental-testing request.
These details help define the inspection question instead of selecting a package by price alone. Explore the mold inspection service.
What to expect
From a musty room to clearer answers
Say a downstairs room in your Beaufort home still smells musty after a plumbing leak was repaired. Someone in your household is receiving cancer treatment, and you want to understand the testing options before making decisions about the property. Here's how it works.
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You call Jeff
Tell him where the leak was, which room is affected, and whether the treating clinician has asked for specific environmental testing. You'll talk with Jeff directly, not a call center.
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You choose the test
Jeff walks you through HERTSMI-2 dust testing at $500 and the combined HERTSMI-2 and indoor air quality testing at $750. You confirm the sampling scope before you book.
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Samples are collected and analyzed
Jeff collects the agreed samples at your home and sends them to the lab for analysis.
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You get the report with a plain-language summary
Once your invoice is paid, you receive the lab report with the included post-test summary explaining the results. If you want a remediation protocol, it's available for $300 additional.
What you end up with is understandable information about the samples collected, something you can discuss with your healthcare professional and use when weighing next steps for the property.
Environmental testing does not diagnose illness or determine whether a property is medically safe for an individual.
Independent testing. Direct contact with Jeff.
Jeff Suggs is the owner and certified mold inspector behind Charleston Mold Testing. The business is based in Charleston and serves Beaufort.
Jeff does not sell or perform mold cleanup or repairs. You can request the optional protocol without hiring him to carry out remediation.
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Describe the concern. Share the property location, what you have noticed, and any specific testing request.
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Confirm the work. Review the scope, price, access arrangements, preparation instructions, and expected report timing before scheduling.
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Understand the findings. Receive your lab report and included explanation after laboratory processing and invoice payment.
Questions before you book
Tell Jeff what you need to understand
Whether you are investigating suspected mold or asking about HERTSMI-2, start with the property and the question you need answered. Jeff can explain the available options before you choose a service.
- Post-test summary included with every lab report
- Direct contact with Jeff
- Jeff does not sell or perform mold cleanup or repairs
Prefer to talk? Call 843-460-2835