The short answer
Test first, then fix
Why test before you hire a removal company
A testing-only inspector has no stake in finding a big problem. They identify the moisture source, take air or surface samples for an independent lab, and write a scope that any remediation company can quote against. That keeps removal quotes comparable, and a clearance test afterward confirms the job worked. Many homeowners skip testing when the mold is small, visible and the leak is already fixed; that is reasonable too.
Can the same company test and remove mold?
Yes. Many local mold companies do both, and Virginia law does not prohibit it: the state's mold inspector and remediator regulations were repealed in 2012, and a 2025 DPOR workgroup discussed separating the two without recommending it. One company is convenient. For an unbiased read, choose "Independent test only" on the form, or have a separate company do the clearance test after removal. See Virginia mold laws.
Smell it but can't see it?
Mold testing finds the moisture source and checks the air. Free quote, no obligation.
Local data
Lynchburg facts that affect mold
42.76 inches of rain a year
NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for Lynchburg airport average 42.76 inches of precipitation a year; July is wettest at 4.19 inches.
Built 1970 (median)
The median Lynchburg home was built in 1970 (ACS 2023), and 66% were built before 1980.
12% high water table
USDA soil data flags a shallow water table on 12% of Lynchburg city's mapped land; FEMA lists 17 flood losses in the city since 2016.
Services
Mold services
Testing, inspection and certified removal, plus clearance testing after the work.
Mold inspection and testing
Visual inspection, moisture readings, air and surface samples, lab report.
Learn moreSchedule mold testing in Lynchburg
Testing, removal or both: one short form.
How it works
How it works
Three simple steps. Free, no obligation.
Tell us what is going on
Musty smell, visible growth, a past leak or a home purchase. Choose testing, removal or both.
A local mold specialist contacts you
Usually within one business day, to schedule testing or a removal estimate.
Get results and a written quote
Removal is quoted by a certified remediation company. You decide whether to go ahead.
Ready to find out?
It takes about a minute. A local specialist will contact you, usually within one business day.
Service area
Areas served
Lynchburg and Bedford County (Forest, Bedford), Amherst County (Madison Heights, Amherst), Campbell County (Rustburg, Timberlake, Altavista).
Sources
- Lynchburg Home Inspector (20/20 Home Inspections), pricing: https://www.lynchburghomeinspector.com/pricing/
- Omega Disaster Restoration, mold testing Lynchburg: https://omegadisasterrestoration.com/va/lynchburg/mold-testing/
- NOAA 1991-2020 monthly normals, Lynchburg (USW00013733): https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&endDate=9996-12-31&format=pdf&startDate=0001-01-01&stations=USW00013733
- USDA soil survey summary, Lynchburg city: https://foundationsoils.com/va/lynchburg-city/
- Lynchburg housing, median year built (ACS via City Stats): https://city-stats.com/virginia/counties/lynchburg-city/housing/
- EPA, A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home: https://www.epa.gov/mold/brief-guide-mold-moisture-and-your-home