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ProDetect Mold Inspection of Simi Valley

Home inspector · Simi Valley, CA · reviewed since 2026

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%100+69.2Reliability 31%100+30.8Experts Score= 100Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.100SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#22 of 126 home inspectorsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 83%
5.0 ★★★★★ 183 Google reviews · 23 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
99%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

ProDetect Mold Inspection of Simi Valley at a glance

Google reviewers rate ProDetect Mold Inspection of Simi Valley five stars based on 183 reviews, with the owner responding to 99 percent of feedback. Customers frequently cite clear communication, thorough investigative methods, and practical explanations that connect indoor findings with exterior causes. Inspectors utilize thermal imaging to identify hidden moisture sources and provide organized documentation useful for property management or future repairs. Recurring themes include systematic attention to detail in hard-to-reach areas and realistic follow-up recommendations. No common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, as all listed reviews are five-star.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 183 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 175 Google reviews (171 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 99% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 1, 2026.
  • Service: Home Inspector serving Simi Valley, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other home inspectors

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: satisfaction and reliability; weakest: momentum.

Satisfaction100Reliability100Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 100 (median 98)Reliability: 100 (median 97)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
This companyHome Inspectors median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.ProDetect Mold Inspection of Simi Valley: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.ProDetect Mold Inspection of Simi Valley: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
100
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.ProDetect Mold Inspection of Simi Valley: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 94.–
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Star ratings

175 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars175100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 171 written reviews

  • Praise12095%
  • Complaints65%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Communication4435%
  • Staff & attitude2923%
  • Quality & results2822%
  • Speed & response1310%
  • Honesty & trust65%
  • Price & value32%
  • Would recommend32%

What customers talk about

We read 171 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Having clear written information made it much easier to communicate the situation to everyone involved.”
  • “It was helpful to receive a practical explanation instead of a confusing technical report.”
  • “The investigation into the recurring issue was very thorough.”
  • “Instead of suggesting complicated changes immediately, the findings explained what signs we should watch over time.”
    “Their Mold Sampling confirmed mold growth caused by a slow leak from the refrigerator's water filter connection.”
  • “Their approach felt genuinely investigative rather than routine.”
  • “The total price was still very reasonable compared with other companies offering rush lab results.”
  • “10/10 would recommend.”

People customers mention

  • Detection 8 reviews
  • Testing 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Theo1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 hours ago★★★★★

The evaluation of the basement wall and nearby storage area helped us understand why that corner sometimes felt damp. The inspection considered airflow, surface conditions, and moisture together. It was helpful to receive a practical explanation instead of a confusing technical report.

BenjaminLocal Guide · 1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 13 hours ago★★★★★

We needed documentation for a property management file, and the inspection report worked very well for that purpose. The observations were organized and easy to reference. Having clear written information made it much easier to communicate the situation to everyone involved.

Nicole1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a day ago★★★★★

Having clear information about a property is always valuable, especially when there are questions about indoor environmental conditions.

Megan2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 days ago★★★★★

I appreciated the straightforward communication throughout the inspection process. Everything was explained in a way that was easy to follow.

Ryan2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 days ago★★★★★

The inspection around the air return area was valuable because we had noticed uneven comfort and humidity. The assessment helped connect the airflow conditions with what we were experiencing. The explanation was clear and useful.

Overpriced
Ryan2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

The inspection gave us a clearer understanding of the condition around a previous plumbing repair. Rather than relying on the repair date alone, the current surroundings were evaluated. I appreciated having updated information before making additional improvements.

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 183 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

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Theo Murphy1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Theo has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The evaluation of the basement wall and nearby storage area helped us understand why that corner sometimes felt damp. The inspection considered airflow, surface conditions, and moisture together. It was helpful to receive a practical explanation instead of a confusing technical report.

Benjamin MorganLocal Guide · 1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Benjamin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We needed documentation for a property management file, and the inspection report worked very well for that purpose. The observations were organized and easy to reference. Having clear written information made it much easier to communicate the situation to everyone involved.

Response from the owner · 10 hours ago

That's a relief to hear, since a property file is the last place you want loose ends. Benjamin, we're happy the report fit what you needed and that it helped you get everyone on the same page. If anything else comes up at that property, we can pull up the same records and pick it up from there.

Nicole Watson1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Nicole has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Having clear information about a property is always valuable, especially when there are questions about indoor environmental conditions.

Response from the owner · 10 hours ago

Good point about knowing what's in the air. Solid facts about a property before you make a decision put you in a much better spot, and we're happy our team could help with the air questions you had. Thank you for taking

Megan Wallace2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Megan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I appreciated the straightforward communication throughout the inspection process. Everything was explained in a way that was easy to follow.

Response from the owner · 10 hours ago

Megan, thank you for the kind words. It was good to work with you, and we're glad the explanations made sense from start to finish. Our inspectors like to keep things clear, so it means a lot to hear that came through.

Ryan Crawford2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ryan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The inspection around the air return area was valuable because we had noticed uneven comfort and humidity. The assessment helped connect the airflow conditions with what we were experiencing. The explanation was clear and useful.

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
Response from the owner · 3 days ago

Ryan, glad that air return piece finally made sense. Thanks for letting us know the airflow side of things lined up with the uneven comfort and humidity you'd been dealing with. If anything in the house shifts again, here at ProDetect Mold Inspection, we'd be glad to take another look.

Ryan Matthews2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ryan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The inspection gave us a clearer understanding of the condition around a previous plumbing repair. Rather than relying on the repair date alone, the current surroundings were evaluated. I appreciated having updated information before making additional improvements.

Response from the owner · a week ago

The conditions as they stand today can tell you more than the date on an old repair, and it's worth having that in hand before you take on the next round of work. Thanks for taking the time to share this with us.

Elliot Mason2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Elliot has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I appreciated the attention to the lower corners of the property. Those areas can be easy to overlook during everyday use, but the inspection provided useful information about their condition. The findings gave us practical points for future monitoring.

Response from the owner · a week ago

Corners down low really

Ashley Whitaker2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ashley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I appreciated the careful review of the bathroom ceiling after a previous plumbing repair. The inspection helped us understand the current condition instead of simply assuming the old issue was completely resolved. The findings gave us useful peace of mind.

Response from the owner · a week ago

Ashley, we're glad the ceiling check gave you a real picture of where things stood after the plumbing repair. Here's to a dry, easy season ahead for that bathroom and the rest of the house.

Lily Griffin2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lily has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I appreciated the attention to the foundation corner behind the storage shelves. That area had limited visibility, but it was still checked carefully. The findings helped us understand conditions that we would never have noticed during a regular cleaning or walkthrough.

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Lily, that's a kind thing to hear. Thanks for sharing about the corner behind your storage shelves, since that's the kind of spot that rarely gets a second look, and we hope the rest of the place stays just as dry.

Ruby Evans2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ruby has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The inspection of the basement wall behind stored furniture was helpful because airflow in that area had been limited. The assessment gave us useful information about the surface conditions and helped us understand why keeping space around the wall could be important.

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

You're right that a wall pushed up against stored furniture doesn't get much air, so it's good to hear the visit gave you something concrete to act on. Thanks for the kind words, Ruby, and we hope that corner gets some breathing room soon.

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