Moldlab

What Moldlab does

Moldlab is an accredited environmental testing laboratory founded in 2000 and based in Carrollton, Texas, specializing in mold and asbestos analysis. The laboratory performs spore trap air sampling analysis (non-cultured), surface sample analysis (tape lifts, swabs, bulk material), and Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) for asbestos fiber identification under EPA method 600/R-93/116. It holds dual accreditation from NVLAP (Lab Code 600152-0) and AIHA LAP, LLC (Lab ID 154782), along with TDLR licensure and TDHS PLM accreditation, which qualify its reports for use in real estate transactions, legal proceedings, and professional documentation.

Moldlab serves three distinct customer segments. The core professional channel consists of licensed mold and asbestos inspectors, mold assessment consultants (MACs), and environmental/remediation firms, who submit physical samples via FedEx, UPS, USPS, or in-person drop-off and receive per-sample analysis starting at $20. The company also sells a $99 DIY Mold Test Kit for Surfaces directly to homeowners and renters via its e-commerce storefront, and operates a confidential wholesale/OEM white-label lab partnership program active since 2004, providing high-volume behind-the-scenes analysis for consumer test kits sold through big box retailers and major e-commerce platforms.

Revenue is generated through per-sample transaction fees, DIY kit one-time purchases, wholesale volume contracts, and sale of inspection supplies (Air-O-Cell, Allergenco-D, Breeze ST cassettes, swabs, tape slides). The 1-10 employee operation is run as a 100% lab-only business with no competing inspection or remediation services, emphasizing objective reporting, seven-day operations with no weekend upcharge, and dedicated support including a proprietary Inspector Dashboard and the DFW Outdoor Flashback Report for contextual interpretation of air sample results.

Name

Moldlab

Legal name

Moldlab, Ltd.

Website

https://moldlab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Moldlab is an NVLAP- and AIHA-accredited mold and asbestos testing laboratory in Carrollton, Texas, serving professional inspectors nationwide, homeowners via DIY kits, and wholesale kit manufacturers through white-label partnerships since 2000.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Asbestos/Lead/Mold Inspection, Testing & Consulting (BPALALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Post-Abatement Clearance Testing & Documentation (BPALALAH)

Keywords

• Mold spore analysis
• Asbestos PLM testing
• Air sample laboratory
• Surface tape lift analysis
• Environmental testing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Carrollton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Lab Testing Services: Moldlab analyzes spore trap cassettes, surface samples (tape lifts, swabs, bulk), and bulk asbestos samples submitted by professional inspectors, consultants, and remediation pros. Pricing is per-sample, with rates starting as low as $20 per sample for inspectors. Payment is typically as-you-go (invoice generated upon sample receipt), with optional Net 30 terms for qualified larger accounts. Turnaround options are selected on the Chain of Custody form.
2. DIY Mold Test Kit Sales: Sale of the DIY Mold Test Kit for Surfaces ($99) directly to homeowners and renters through the e-commerce storefront. The kit includes 2 test strips, instructions, laboratory analysis, final report, and a prepaid return mailer. This is a one-time purchase model targeting individual consumers.
3. Wholesale / OEM Lab Analysis: High-volume behind-the-scenes laboratory analysis for white-label mold test kit manufacturers and distributors. Pricing is structured to keep per-kit lab costs low and predictable for volume buyers. Service levels range from straightforward analysis-only to more robust programs complementing customer operations. Active since 2004.
4. Inspection Supplies Sales: Sale of professional sampling supplies including spore trap cassettes (Air-O-Cell, Allergenco-D, Breeze ST), wall check tube adapters, Puritan dry swabs, Environmental Express wet swabs, and Zefon Bio-Tape slides. Available in various quantities at different price points. Supports both routine and lower-volume inspector workflows.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Moldlab is an accredited environmental testing laboratory that analyzes mold and asbestos samples submitted by professional inspectors, environmental consultants, and remediation firms, and also sells a DIY Mold Test Kit for Surfaces directly to homeowners. Core analytical services include spore trap air sample analysis, surface sample testing (tape lifts, swabs, bulk material), and bulk asbestos fiber identification via Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) under EPA 600/R-93/116, with results typically returned within 2–3 business days and seven-day operation without weekend upcharges.

Product overview

Moldlab is an accredited mold and asbestos testing laboratory offering a portfolio of laboratory analysis services and physical products. The core offering consists of NVLAP and AIHA accredited mold and asbestos analysis services including air sample spore count analysis, surface sample testing (tape lifts, swabs, bulk), and asbestos PLM analysis. Supporting this are physical products including the DIY Mold Test Kit for Surfaces (consumer mail-in kit) and professional inspection supplies including Air-O-Cell, Allergenco-D, and Breeze ST spore trap cassettes, along with surface sampling supplies (Puritan dry swabs, Environmental Express wet swabs, Zefon Bio-Tape slides) and wall check tube adapters. Additional services include the DFW Outdoor Flashback Report (historical outdoor mold data for result interpretation), an Inspector Dashboard portal, and wholesale/OEM lab partnership programs for kit manufacturers. The company serves three main segments: homeowners/renters, professional inspectors/consultants, and wholesale/manufacturing partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accredited Air Sample and Mold Spore Count Analysis NVLAP and AIHA LAP, LLC accredited spore trap air sample analysis for inspectors, consultants, and remediation professionals. Provides mold spore identification and counting, indoor vs. outdoor comparison, and clear client-ready reporting for airborne mold conditions, with results typically returned within 2–3 business days.
• Mold and Asbestos Sample Submission & Chain of Custody Services Mail-in submission of surface samples (tape lifts, swabs, bulk material) and bulk asbestos samples from professional inspectors and consultants, supported by downloadable 10-sample and 20-sample Chain of Custody forms (PDF and Word) with test codes and shipping guidance for FedEx, UPS, USPS, or in-person drop-off.
• Bulk Asbestos PLM Analysis (EPA 600/R-93/116) TDHS PLM-accredited bulk asbestos fiber identification and quantification performed by polarized light microscopy in accordance with EPA 600/R-93/116, for inspectors, consultants, and abatement professionals needing defensible asbestos documentation.
• DFW Outdoor Flashback Report Proprietary supplemental interpretive report using historical Dallas-Fort Worth outdoor mold spore data to help inspectors put air sample results in context and explain ambiguous outdoor comparisons to clients; free to licensed MAC clients in exchange for anonymized outdoor data contribution.
• DIY Mold Test Kit for Surfaces A $99 mail-in mold surface test kit for homeowners and renters to collect samples from visible mold or suspicious staining at home; includes 2 test strips, instructions, prepaid return mailer, full laboratory analysis, and a final report explaining the results.
• Wholesale / OEM Lab Partnership Program White-label, high-volume laboratory analysis service for mold test kit manufacturers and distributors whose kits are sold through big box home improvement stores, specialty retailers, regional retailers, and major e-commerce platforms; service tiers range from straightforward analysis-only to broader partnership programs with custom-branded reports.
• Air-O-Cell Spore Trap Cassettes Single-use disposable spore trap cassettes for professional non-cultured indoor air quality and mold air sampling, capturing airborne aerosols including mold spores and pollen; available in bags of 5 and boxes of 50.
• Allergenco-D Spore Trap Cassettes Single-use disposable spore trap cassettes with a patented laminar flow venturi for higher collection efficiency and barcoding for tracking, for professional indoor air quality and mold sampling.
• Breeze ST Spore Trap Cassettes Indoor air quality testing cassettes offering dependable airflow, consistent sample capture, and compatibility with all major sampling pumps; made in the USA.
• Puritan Transport Swab (Dry) Individually wrapped, single-use dry swabs with a polyester tip and transport tube for field-ready surface sample collection workflows.
• Environmental Express Swabs (Wet) Individually wrapped, single-use sterile wet swabs for convenient surface sampling during routine field work.
• Zefon Bio-Tape Slides Individually wrapped tape slide sampling products providing a standardized method for determining possible mold and microbial contamination on surfaces; sold in bags of 10.
• Wall Check Tube Adapter for Air-O-Cell Cassettes Inner-wall sampling accessory including tubing for targeted sampling inside wall cavities and restricted spaces when using Air-O-Cell cassettes; sold in packs of 5.
• Wall Check Tube Adapter for Allergenco-D Cassettes Inner-wall sampling accessory for Allergenco-D cassettes supporting targeted sampling in wall cavities and hard-to-access areas; sold in packs of 5.
• Inspector Dashboard (Online Account Portal) Online portal for professional inspector customers to search and download lab reports, track orders, view invoices, access FedEx shipping labels, and manage account paperwork in one place.

Quantifiable outcome

• Results typically delivered within 2–3 business days after sample arrival at the lab
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wholesale Mold Test Kit Manufacturers (Confidential)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2004Since 2004, Moldlab has served as a discreet, behind-the-scenes laboratory partner for mold test kit manufacturers and distributors. These confidential relationships support high-volume consumer kit testing for product lines sold in big box home improvement stores, specialty and regional retailers, and major e-commerce platforms. Moldlab stays in the background while the partner brand maintains customer relationships and market presence.
• InterNACHI (International Association of Certified Home Inspectors)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMoldlab is an affiliate of InterNACHI, providing Moldlab access to InterNACHI's member inspector base. InterNACHI members can find Moldlab on their member portal and access any special promotions available to affiliated labs. The relationship is primarily promotional/marketing in nature.
• ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMoldlab is an affiliate of ASHI, providing Moldlab visibility with ASHI member inspectors. ASHI members can access Moldlab through their member portal and find any special promotions available through the affiliation. The relationship is primarily promotional/marketing in nature.
• TerraconcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTerracon, a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm, partners with Moldlab for weekend air sample clearance testing on commercial projects with tight move-in deadlines. Moldlab processes Terracon's Saturday and Sunday samples with no rush fees, enabling Terracon to deliver same-weekend results to their clients. This partnership has measurably reduced Terracon's coordination overhead and eliminated $750/month in rush fees previously paid to other labs.
• Culley EnvirocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCulley Enviro, a mold inspection and consulting company serving DFW homeowners, uses Moldlab's DFW Outdoor Flashback Report as a key tool to explain air sample results to clients. The partnership enables Culley Enviro to provide contextual interpretation that competitors without this tool cannot offer, supporting clearer homeowner communication and more confident next-step guidance.
• All Mold ProcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll Mold Pro, a DFW-based mold inspection company serving the metroplex and beyond for over 20 years, has maintained a long-term (20+ years) lab partnership with Moldlab. The relationship is built on consistent responsiveness, predictable turnaround, and clearly organized reports that make it easy to guide clients through results. All Mold Pro represents Moldlab's model of long-term inspector partnership.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EMSL Analytical: One of the largest environmental testing laboratories in North America, EMSL offers mold spore analysis, asbestos PLM, and a wide range of IAQ services. Direct competitor to Moldlab across both professional inspector and wholesale/OEM channels, with a much larger footprint.
• Aerobiology Laboratory Associates: Specialty environmental microbiology lab focused on mold spore analysis, bacteria, and asbestos. Competes head-to-head with Moldlab for professional inspector accounts in the U.S. and shares the same AIHA LAP accreditation profile.
• LA Testing: Network of accredited environmental testing labs offering mold, asbestos, lead, and IAQ services. Direct competitor to Moldlab in mold and asbestos analysis for inspectors, consultants, and remediation professionals, with broader geographic coverage.
• Assured Bio Labs: Accredited microbiology lab specializing in mold, bacteria, and IAQ testing for inspectors, remediation contractors, and homeowners. Direct peer to Moldlab with overlapping accreditation and customer types, though with a different geographic anchor.
• Prism Analytical Technologies: Accredited mold and asbestos testing laboratory serving inspectors and consultants. Comparable in scale and service mix to Moldlab and competes for similar professional accounts in IAQ and clearance testing.

Broad incumbents

• EMLab P&K (Eurofins): National mold and asbestos testing lab now part of Eurofins, serving inspectors, consultants, and home inspectors at scale. Overlaps with Moldlab's professional channel and is significantly larger, though it operates a broader portfolio of environmental tests.
• Eurofins Environment Testing: Global testing services giant with a large U.S. environmental footprint including mold, asbestos, and IAQ testing. Not a direct niche specialist, but competes for wholesale/OEM and enterprise accounts that Moldlab also targets.
• SGS: Global inspection, verification, and testing company with U.S. environmental lab capabilities including asbestos and IAQ services. Competes indirectly for enterprise and government contracts that overlap with Moldlab's accreditation profile.
• Bureau Veritas: International testing and certification firm offering environmental, IAQ, and asbestos services through U.S. labs. Overlaps with Moldlab at the enterprise/regulatory end of the market, though not a specialist competitor in mold spore analysis.

Regional players

• Legend Technical Services: Independent accredited environmental testing lab providing mold, asbestos, lead, and IAQ services primarily in the upper Midwest. Comparable in scope and accreditation to Moldlab, but with a different regional focus, making it more of a regional peer than a direct national competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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