What does mold remediation involve?

A remediation company finds the moisture source, sets up containment so spores do not spread to clean rooms, removes or cleans affected materials, filters the air, and checks the area before the containment comes down. The moisture source has to be fixed too, or the mold returns.

Should I clean visible mold myself before a company arrives?

Avoid disturbing it. Scrubbing or dry-brushing mold can release spores into the rest of the home. Keep the area closed off if you can, stop any active leak, and leave the affected material in place for the company to assess.

What should I include in my request?

Where you see or smell mold, roughly how large the area is, any recent leak or flooding, and a photo if you have one. That lets the company plan the first visit.

Do I need mold testing before remediation?

Testing is usually not needed before remediation. If you can see mold or smell it, the work is the same whatever the species: fix the moisture, remove the growth, clean and dry the area. Testing is useful for a clearance check afterwards and for cases where mold is suspected but cannot be found.

Mold comes back if the moisture does. Remediation is finished only when the leak, condensation or ventilation problem that fed the mold has been fixed and the area reads dry.

Can the same company test and remediate?

The same company can do both, but a clearance check carries more weight when it comes from someone who did not do the work. If one company does both, keep the written clearance report.

Where does a TrustedLocals request from San Fernando Valley go?

We have not chosen a mold remediation company for San Fernando Valley yet, so the request comes to our team, and we contact you about next steps. You can also contact any listed company directly. Never to a list.

Does partner placement affect ratings?

Partners pay for an exclusive TrustedLocals request-routing slot for their service and area. Payment does not change source ratings.

Is there a fee to send a request?

No. Sending a request is free. You pay the company directly for the work, at the price they quote you.

Mold Remediation in San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles

Looking for an inspection, testing or removal? These are different jobs. Read the service explanations below, then ask the company to confirm what it provides and whether it serves your address.

Mold Remediation: 66 local pros

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Restorerz Emergency Services
4.9on Google· 807 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Based in Van Nuys
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Am:Pm Restoration and Construction inc
4.9on Google· 204 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Based in Canoga Park
Cleanup and drying; rebuild not stated
Am:Pm Restoration and Construction inc. handles water and flood damage restoration, mold remediation, and fire damage cleanup for homes and commercial properties.
- Offers 24/7 emergency restoration service.
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Instant Restoration
5.0on Google· 116 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Found through an area search. Confirm they serve your address.
Remediation
Instant Restoration removes visible or previously identified mold, with containment, contaminated-material removal, HEPA filtration and written documentation.
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Service Magic Rescue
5.0on Google· 108 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Canoga Park; Serves Northridge; Serves Sherman Oaks
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
Based in Canoga Park
Water extraction, drying and restoration
Service Magic Rescue is a Canoga Park restoration business that handles emergency water damage cleanup and repairs for homes and businesses across the San Fernando Valley.
- Takes water damage emergencies 24/7.
- Gives free on-the-spot estimates at the property.
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Rapid Response Restoration
5.0on Google· 107 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Based in Tarzana
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Servpro Woodland Hills
4.8on Google· 102 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Based in Woodland Hills
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Green Planet Restoration of LA
4.6on Google· 98 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Based in Chatsworth
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Paul Davis Restoration of San Fernando Valley
4.9on Google· 89 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves the San Fernando Valley
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
Based in Northridge
Cleanup, drying and rebuild
This Northridge-based Paul Davis franchise handles emergency cleanup and rebuilding after water, fire, mold and storm damage.
- Offers emergency service around the clock.
- Works directly with insurance companies on claims.
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ASAP Restoration inc.
4.9on Google· 83 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
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Four Square Restoration
4.9on Google· 82 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Northridge; Serves Canoga Park; Serves Reseda; Serves Van Nuys
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
Based in Chatsworth
Mold removal and restoration
Four Square Restoration restores and cleans homes and businesses after water, fire, mold and other damage across Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
- Takes emergency calls around the clock, every day of the week.
- Offers a free mold examination.
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To Pro Home Restoration Studio City
4.8on Google· 80 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
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SoCali Mold Remediation & Construction
4.8on Google· 78 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
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Uplift Restoration
5.0on Google· 75 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves North Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, Studio City and Burbank; Serves Encino, Tarzana, Reseda, Woodland Hills, Canoga Park, Chatsworth and Sun Valley
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
Based in North Hollywood
Water extraction, drying and restoration
North Hollywood restoration and contracting company that handles water, fire and mold damage, plus rebuilding, plumbing, electrical and HVAC work.
- Takes water damage emergencies 24 hours a day.
- Works with your insurance on the claim and supplies documentation.
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Olympic Home Remodeling & Restoration
5.0on Google· 74 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Woodland Hills; Serves Reseda; Serves Encino; Serves Sherman Oaks
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
Based in Tarzana
Mold testing and removal
Olympic Home Remodeling & Restoration is a Tarzana restoration and remodeling contractor that handles water, fire and mold damage as well as home renovations.
- Offers 24/7 emergency response.
- Helps with insurance claims.
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Octopus Restoration
5.0on Google· 72 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Woodland Hills and the west San Fernando Valley; Serves West Hills; Serves Chatsworth; Serves Canoga Park
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
Based in Woodland Hills
Water extraction, drying and repair
Octopus Restoration is a family-owned Woodland Hills company that stops the water, dries the home and handles repairs after leaks and floods.
- Answers calls 24/7, including nights and holidays.
- Offers a free inspection and written estimate.
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PGH
5.0on Google· 70 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Based in Reseda
Mold removal
PGH is a Los Angeles restoration company that removes mold and also handles water damage, fire damage and home remodeling.
- Offers free estimates with an in-person visit.
- Offers 24/7 emergency service for water damage.
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SERVPRO of Northridge and SERVPRO of Granada Hills
4.9on Google· 70 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Northridge; Serves Porter Ranch; Serves Granada Hills; Serves Mission Hills
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
Based in Northridge
Inspection and remediation
This locally owned SERVPRO franchise for Northridge and Granada Hills cleans up and restores homes and businesses after water, fire and mold damage.
- Available around the clock, including weekends and holidays.
- Helps with the insurance claim process for mold jobs.
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HiTech Service
4.8on Google· 66 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Based in Valley Village
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Endswell Restoration
5.0on Google· 64 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Based in Burbank
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SERVPRO of Tarzana/Reseda
4.9on Google· 64 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Based in Woodland Hills
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These companies test for mold. They do not remove it.

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24H Mold Inspection
4.9on Google· 1,300 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Based in Woodland Hills
Inspection/testing only
24H Mold Inspection provides residential and commercial mold inspection and testing, rather than mold removal or cleanup.
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Mold Inspection Pro
5.0on Google· 458 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Sherman Oaks, Encino and Tarzana
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
Based in Van Nuys
Inspection/testing only
Mold Inspection Pro provides mold inspections and testing, rather than mold removal.
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Catch My Mold
5.0on Google· 285 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Based in Reseda
Inspection/testing only
Catch My Mold provides mold inspections and testing, with thermal imaging, moisture detection, and laboratory sample analysis.
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PureAir Mold Testing
5.0on Google· 223 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Based in Chatsworth
Inspection/testing only
PureAir Mold Testing provides mold inspections, laboratory sampling and moisture assessments, including testing after another company completes remediation.
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ProDetect Mold Inspection of Encino
5.0on Google· 208 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Encino
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
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Mold inspection and testing
ProDetect Mold Inspection of Encino inspects and tests homes for mold and moisture, and does not do mold removal itself.
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ProDetect Mold Inspection of West Hills
5.0on Google· 206 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves West Hills
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Mold inspection and testing only
ProDetect Mold Inspection of West Hills is an inspection-only mold office that checks homes and commercial properties for mold and moisture and does not sell removal.
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ProDetect Mold Inspection of Burbank
5.0on Google· 205 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Burbank
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
Found through an area search. Confirm they serve your address.
Mold inspection and testing only
ProDetect Mold Inspection of Burbank is an inspection-only mold office that checks homes and commercial properties for mold and moisture and does not sell removal.
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ProDetect Mold Inspection of Porter Ranch
5.0on Google· 205 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Porter Ranch
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
Found through an area search. Confirm they serve your address.
Inspection and testing only
ProDetect Mold Inspection of Porter Ranch inspects homes for mold and moisture and arranges lab testing; it does not do removal.
- Explains the inspection scope and quote before you book.
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ProDetect Mold Inspection of Calabasas
5.0on Google· 195 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Calabasas
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
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Mold inspection and testing only
ProDetect Mold Inspection of Calabasas is an inspection-only mold office that checks homes and commercial properties for mold and moisture and does not sell removal.
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ProDetect Mold Inspection of Sun Valley
5.0on Google· 192 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Sun Valley
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
Found through an area search. Confirm they serve your address.
Mold inspection and testing only
ProDetect Mold Inspection of Sun Valley is an inspection-only mold office that checks homes and commercial buildings for mold and moisture and does not sell removal.
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ProDetect Mold Inspection of Woodland Hills
5.0on Google· 187 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Woodland Hills
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
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Mold inspection and testing only
ProDetect Mold Inspection of Woodland Hills is an inspection-only mold office that checks homes and commercial properties for mold and moisture and does not sell removal.
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ProDetect Mold Inspection of Chatsworth
5.0on Google· 178 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Chatsworth
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
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Inspection and testing only
ProDetect Mold Inspection of Chatsworth inspects and tests homes for mold and moisture, and does not do removal work.
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ProDetect Mold Inspection of San Fernando
5.0on Google· 167 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves San Fernando
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
Based in San Fernando
Mold inspection and testing only
ProDetect Mold Inspection of San Fernando is an inspection-only mold office that checks homes and commercial properties for mold and moisture and does not sell removal.
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Mold Detective Inspection
5.0on Google· 63 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Los Angeles County, naming Santa Monica, Pasadena, Glendale and Long Beach
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
Based in Tarzana
Inspection and testing
Mold Detective Inspection is a family-run Tarzana business that inspects homes and businesses for mold and tests indoor air quality.
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Mold Inspection Pro - Porter Ranch
5.0on Google· 41 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Porter Ranch homes and businesses; Serves Northridge; Serves Van Nuys; Serves Sherman Oaks and Woodland Hills
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
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Mold inspection and testing only
Mold Inspection Pro inspects and tests homes and businesses for mold in Porter Ranch and other San Fernando Valley communities.
- Offers a free consultation and a free quote.
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24H Mold Inspection of West Hollywood
5.0on Google· 39 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves West Hollywood, including the Sunset Strip, Norma Triangle and the Fountain Avenue corridor
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
Found through an area search. Confirm they serve your address.
Mold inspection and testing only
An inspection-only mold office for West Hollywood that tests apartments, homes and businesses for mold and moisture and does not do removal work.
- Offers emergency service around the clock.
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24H Mold Inspection of Canoga Park
5.0on Google· 27 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Canoga Park
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
Based in Woodland Hills
Mold inspection and testing only
24H Mold Inspection of Canoga Park inspects and tests homes and businesses for mold and does not do removal work.
- Offers emergency inspections around the clock for active leaks and recent water damage.
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24H Mold Inspection of Northridge
5.0on Google· 20 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Northridge, including Northridge Estates, Sherwood Forest and the CSUN district, up to the Granada Hills line
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
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Mold inspection and testing only
An inspection-only mold office in Northridge that tests homes and businesses for mold and moisture and does not do removal work.
- Offers emergency response around the clock for active leaks and recent water damage.
- Gives a clear quote before any work begins.
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24H Mold Inspection of Calabasas
5.0on Google· 18 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves all of Calabasas, including Old Town, Calabasas Park Estates and Calabasas Hills; Also works in nearby Woodland Hills, West Hills and Hidden Hills
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
Based in Calabasas
Mold inspection and testing only
An inspection-only mold office in Calabasas that tests homes, HOAs and businesses for mold and moisture and does not do removal work.
- Offers emergency service around the clock.
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24H Mold Inspection of Winnetka
5.0on Google· 17 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Winnetka and nearby west Valley communities, including Northridge, Reseda, Tarzana, Woodland Hills and Canoga Park; Also reaches Encino, Van Nuys, Calabasas, West Hills and Chatsworth
Source
Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
Based in Winnetka
Mold inspection and testing only
An inspection-only mold office in Winnetka that tests homes and businesses for mold and moisture and does not do removal work.
- Offers emergency service around the clock.
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24H Mold Inspection of Sun Valley
5.0on Google· 16 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Covers all of Sun Valley, including Sun Valley Flats and Stonehurst; Also serves Burbank, North Hollywood, Arleta, Pacoima and Panorama City
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
Based in Sun Valley
Inspection and testing only
Mold inspection and testing office in Sun Valley that does not remove mold, so it has no cleanup work to sell.
- Offers emergency inspections around the clock for active leaks and recent water damage.
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24H Mold Inspection of Arleta
5.0on Google· 15 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Arleta and the northeast Valley, including Pacoima, Mission Hills, Panorama City, Sun Valley, Sylmar, San Fernando and Van Nuys
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
Based in Arleta
Mold inspection and testing only
An inspection-only mold office in Arleta that tests homes and businesses for mold and moisture and does not do removal work.
- Offers emergency service around the clock.
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Mold Testing California
5.0on Google· 14 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves San Fernando; Serves Burbank; Serves Universal City
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
Based in West Hills
Mold inspection and testing only
Mold Testing California is an independent mold testing and inspection company with a West Hills office that does not do removal work.
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24H Mold Inspection of North Hollywood
5.0on Google· 13 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves the NoHo Arts District; Serves Toluca Terrace; Serves the Magnolia Park area
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Inspection and testing only
24H Mold Inspection of North Hollywood inspects and tests homes and commercial buildings for mold, and does not do removal work itself.
- Offers 24/7 emergency response for active leaks and recent water damage.
- Gives a quote before any work begins.
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24H Mold Inspection of Encino
5.0on Google· 8 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Encino, including the hillside streets of Encino Hills
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
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Mold inspection and testing
The Encino office of 24H Mold Inspection checks homes and buildings for mold and moisture, with samples analyzed by an outside lab.
- Offers 24/7 emergency inspections for active leaks and recent water damage.
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24H Mold Inspection of North Hills
5.0on Google· 2 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves North Hills, both east and west of the Sepulveda Boulevard corridor; Also covers the area next to Mission Hills; Also covers the area along the Panorama City border
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
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Mold inspection and testing only
An inspection-only mold office in North Hills that tests homes, apartments, HOAs and businesses for mold and moisture and leaves removal to others.
- Offers emergency service around the clock.
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24H Mold Inspection of Pacoima
5.0on Google· 1 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Pacoima, including the Van Nuys Boulevard and Glenoaks Boulevard corridors
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
Based in Pacoima
Mold inspection and testing only
An inspection-only mold office in Pacoima that tests homes and businesses for mold and moisture and does not do the removal work itself.
- Offers emergency response around the clock for active leaks and recent water damage.
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24H Mold Inspection of Panorama City
5.0on Google· 1 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Panorama City; Serves the neighboring Arleta area; Serves the North Hills border area
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Mold inspection and testing only
24H Mold Inspection of Panorama City is an inspection-only mold office that tests homes and commercial buildings for mold and moisture and does no removal work.
- Offers emergency inspections around the clock.
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24H Mold Inspection of Porter Ranch
5.0on Google· 1 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Porter Ranch
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
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Mold inspection and testing only
24H Mold Inspection of Porter Ranch inspects and tests homes and businesses for mold and does not do removal work itself.
- Offers 24/7 emergency response for active leaks and recent water damage.
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24H Mold Inspection of Valley Village
5.0on Google· 1 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Valley Village neighborhoods including Magnolia Estates and the Riverside Drive corridor
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
Based in Valley Village
Mold inspection and testing only
An inspection-only mold office in Valley Village that tests homes and businesses for mold and moisture and does not do the removal work itself.
- Offers emergency service around the clock.
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24H Mold Inspection of Van Nuys
5.0on Google· 1 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Serves Van Nuys, including Lake Balboa and the Valley Glen border
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Company-stated. Not checked for your ZIP.
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Mold inspection and testing
24H Mold Inspection of Van Nuys inspects and tests homes and buildings for mold and moisture, with samples analyzed by an outside lab.
- Offers 24/7 emergency inspections for active leaks and recent water damage.
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Other listings, service type not yet confirmed: 14

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Torrance Experts Mold Inspection
5.0on Google· 238 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Found through an area search. Confirm they serve your address.
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Mold Testing & Removal Services
5.0on Google· 116 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Found through an area search. Confirm they serve your address.
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Clean Air Mold Testing
5.0on Google· 99 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Found through an area search. Confirm they serve your address.
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Alchemist mold testing
4.9on Google· 93 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Based in Northridge
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Mold Inspection Pro - Calabasas
5.0on Google· 63 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
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Quick Mold Inspection
4.8on Google· 49 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
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EMI Mold inspection of Greater Los Angeles
5.0on Google· 39 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Based in Tarzana
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Valley Mold Testing and Inspection
5.0on Google· 31 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Based in Panorama City
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Mold Removal Contractor | Mold Inspection Service
5.0on Google· 27 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Based in Woodland Hills
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ACD Mold Testing Canoga Park
5.0on Google· 14 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Based in Canoga Park
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Tanjun Mold Inspections
5.0on Google· 13 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Based in Granada Hills
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MoldScan inspection
4.9on Google· 10 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Based in Valley Village
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Mold Test Expert Mold Inspection West Hills
5.0on Google· 3 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Based in Canoga Park
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West Coast Mold Detection
5.0on Google· 3 reviewsObserved September 30, 2026
Based in Granada Hills
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Inspection, testing and remediation

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Testing
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ZIP codes in San Fernando Valley

43 ZIP codes, 555,239 households (ACS 2020-2024)

ZIP boundaries: US Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas.

91302Calabasas
91303Canoga Park
91304Canoga Park
91306Winnetka
91307West Hills
91311Chatsworth
91316Encino
91324Northridge
91325Northridge
91326Porter Ranch
91330Northridge
91331Pacoima
91335Reseda
91340San Fernando
91342Sylmar
91343North Hills
91344Granada Hills
91345Mission Hills
91352Sun Valley
91356Tarzana
91364Woodland Hills
91367Woodland Hills
91371Woodland Hills
91401Van Nuys
91402Panorama City
91403Sherman Oaks
91405Van Nuys
91406Van Nuys
91411Van Nuys
91423Sherman Oaks
91436Encino
91501Burbank
91502Burbank
91504Burbank
91505Burbank
91506Burbank
91601North Hollywood
91602North Hollywood
91604Studio City
91605North Hollywood
91606North Hollywood
91607Valley Village
91608Universal City

What proper mold remediation looks like

Mold grows where materials stay damp, so every remediation job has two halves: removing the mold and fixing the moisture that fed it. A job that cleans the wall but leaves the leak, the condensation or the poor ventilation in place does not hold.

Read the full guide

Small patches, under about ten square feet on a hard surface, can usually be cleaned by a homeowner with detergent and water once the moisture is fixed. Wear gloves, goggles and an N95 respirator, and skip the bleach: it does not reach growth inside porous material. Drywall, ceiling tile or insulation with growth comes out, however small the patch. Call a company when the mold came from sewage or flooding, covers more than about ten square feet, is inside walls or ducts, or when anyone in the home has asthma or a weakened immune system. If the ducts may be contaminated, do not run the system.

You rarely need a lab test to decide whether to act. California's Department of Public Health says visible mold or persistent dampness indoors is a health concern and should be corrected, whatever kind of mold it is. The state has no official exposure limits for mold, so a test result does not change the answer.

The industry standard, IICRC S520, sets out how the work is done. The affected area is sealed off with plastic sheeting, and a fan pulls air out of it so spores do not drift into the rest of the home. Workers wear respirators and protective clothing. Porous materials with growth, such as drywall, insulation and carpet, are removed and bagged inside the sealed area. Hard surfaces are cleaned with HEPA vacuums and damp wiping. Spraying a mold-killing product and leaving it is not remediation. Air scrubbers with HEPA filters run throughout. The area is dried and the moisture source is repaired. Only then does the sheeting come down.

In a home built before about 1980, drywall compound, plaster, textured ceilings and floor tiles can contain asbestos. The South Coast air district requires an asbestos survey before most renovation work, and asbestos removal is a separately certified trade, so those materials are tested before anyone disturbs them.

Insist on a clearance check at the end. Before the area is rebuilt, someone should confirm the work is complete: a visual inspection at minimum, and often air or surface sampling compared with the rest of the home. Where you can, have it done by an inspector who does not work for the remediation company, or at least ask for a written clearance report you can keep.

California has no mold-specific contractor license. A company doing work worth $1,000 or more, or any work that needs a building permit, needs a state contractor license from the Contractors State License Board that covers the work. The record at cslb.ca.gov shows whether it is active, bonded and carries workers' compensation. Ask which IICRC certifications the technicians hold.

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Questions about mold remediation

What does mold remediation involve?: A remediation company finds the moisture source, sets up containment so spores do not spread to clean rooms, removes or cleans affected materials, filters the air, and checks the area before the containment comes down. The moisture source has to be fixed too, or the mold returns.
Should I clean visible mold myself before a company arrives?: Avoid disturbing it. Scrubbing or dry-brushing mold can release spores into the rest of the home. Keep the area closed off if you can, stop any active leak, and leave the affected material in place for the company to assess.
What should I include in my request?: Where you see or smell mold, roughly how large the area is, any recent leak or flooding, and a photo if you have one. That lets the company plan the first visit.
Do I need mold testing before remediation?: Testing is usually not needed before remediation. If you can see mold or smell it, the work is the same whatever the species: fix the moisture, remove the growth, clean and dry the area. Testing is useful for a clearance check afterwards and for cases where mold is suspected but cannot be found.
Will mold come back?: Mold comes back if the moisture does. Remediation is finished only when the leak, condensation or ventilation problem that fed the mold has been fixed and the area reads dry.
Can the same company test and remediate?: The same company can do both, but a clearance check carries more weight when it comes from someone who did not do the work. If one company does both, keep the written clearance report.
Where does a TrustedLocals request from San Fernando Valley go?: We have not chosen a mold remediation company for San Fernando Valley yet, so the request comes to our team, and we contact you about next steps. You can also contact any listed company directly. Never to a list.
Can I browse other companies?: You can also browse other listed qualifying companies. Directory listings do not grant a partner slot or change where a TrustedLocals request is routed. Website and call links contact a business directly, outside TrustedLocals request routing.
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Is there a fee to send a request?: No. Sending a request is free. You pay the company directly for the work, at the price they quote you.

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