What Smith Environmental Solutions does

Smith Environmental Solutions (SES) is a privately held, family-owned environmental services company founded in 2006 by Daniel Smith and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company delivers indoor air quality and mold-related professional services to residential and commercial customers across North Carolina and South Carolina. Service offerings include non-intrusive visual indoor air quality and mold assessments, certified mold testing with a minimum of three samples (air, surface, and/or bulk), mold remediation protocol development, post-remediation verification and clearance reporting, and add-on HVAC duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, and holistic indoor air solutions. Customers also resold through the company's e-commerce shop is Vollara air purification hardware (including the Air & Surface Pro) that uses ActivePure Technology, positioned to reduce airborne and surface contaminants.

The underlying technology and methods are predominantly procedural and people-driven: certified inspectors conduct on-site visual examinations, collect physical samples, and produce written protocols and detailed photo-and-recommendation reports. Supporting technology extends to industry-standard sampling and laboratory analysis workflows and to ActivePure air purification hardware for resale, but no proprietary software platform, API, or AI/ML capability is disclosed. Industry credibility is supported by active membership in NAMRI (National Association of Mold Remediators) and IAQA (Indoor Air Quality Association). The business is distributed through a direct service delivery model with a founder-led sales motion across digital channels (blog, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube) and Google Reviews.

Revenue is generated through two streams: professional services for residential and commercial properties (with commercial mold inspections starting at $300 per job and increasing with square footage, and residential assessments booked typically within 48 hours of payment) and product resale via the company's online shop. Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees, and there is no disclosed institutional funding, parent entity, or external ownership; the company operates as an independently owned small business with no disclosed financial metrics.

Name

Smith Environmental Solutions

Legal name

Smith Environmental Solutions

Website

https://smithenvironmentalsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Smith Environmental Solutions is a Charlotte, NC-based indoor air quality and mold inspection services company founded in 2006. It serves residential and commercial customers across North and South Carolina with assessments, certified mold testing, remediation protocols, and related HVAC and dryer-vent cleaning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Services

NAICS

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services (56174)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Testing & Monitoring (HSAOAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mold Remediation & Odor Control (HVAC/IAQ) (HSAOAIAE), Mold Remediation & Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Mitigation (BPALALAC), Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) & Building Health Assessments (EUAHAGAG)

Keywords

• Indoor air quality
• Mold inspection services
• Mold remediation protocols
• Air quality testing
• HVAC duct cleaning

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Mold Inspection Services: Professional mold inspection and assessment services for residential and commercial properties. Services include indoor air quality assessment, mold testing, and detailed reporting with photos and recommendations.
2. Mold Remediation Protocol Development: Indoor Environmental Professional writes remediation protocols based on assessment findings and client discussions, outlining scope of work and remediation procedures
3. Post Remediation Clearance Services: Post-treatment verification including visual inspection and air/surface sampling to confirm successful mold remediation
4. HVAC Duct Cleaning: Add-on service for both residential and commercial properties to improve indoor air quality
5. Dryer Vent Cleaning: Add-on service to remove lint buildup and improve dryer efficiency and safety
6. Air Purifier Sales: Sale of Vollara air purification products including Vollara Air & Surface Pro, FreshAir Personal, FreshAir Mobile, FreshAir Focus, and Pet ReFresh through the company shop

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Smith Environmental Solutions provides professional indoor air quality and mold inspection services for residential and commercial properties. The offering includes non-intrusive visual assessments, certified mold testing (air, surface, and bulk sampling), mold remediation protocol development by Indoor Environmental Professionals, post-remediation clearance inspections, and add-on HVAC duct and dryer vent cleaning. The company also retails Vollara air purification products (such as the Air & Surface Pro, FreshAir Personal, FreshAir Mobile, FreshAir Focus, and Pet ReFresh) through an online shop.

Product overview

Smith Environmental Solutions (SES) offers a comprehensive suite of indoor air quality and mold inspection/testing services, including Indoor Air Quality & Mold Assessment, SES Mold Testing, Mold Remediation Protocol development, and Post Remediation Inspection & Clearance Reports. Add-on services include HVAC Duct Cleaning, Dryer Vent Cleaning, and Holistic Solutions. The company also retails air purification products including the Vollara Air & Surface Pro (using ActivePure Technology), FreshAir Personal, FreshAir Mobile, FreshAir Focus, and Pet ReFresh. The service model follows a systematic process: Scheduling, Assessment, Testing, Protocols, and Treatment, providing end-to-end indoor air quality solutions for residential and commercial clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Indoor Air Quality & Mold Assessment Non-intrusive visual examination that identifies and reports signs of mold growth, conditions conducive to mold, and provides detailed reports with photos and recommendations for both residential and commercial properties.
• SES Mold Testing Certified mold inspector service that collects a minimum of 3 samples (air, surface/tape or swab, and/or bulk) to determine if mold spores are present at elevated levels and if structural damage has occurred.
• Mold Remediation Protocol Service where an Indoor Environmental Professional writes a remediation protocol based on findings and client discussions, outlining the scope of work, areas to be remediated, and proper equipment and tools.
• Post Remediation Inspection & Clearance Report Verification service including visual inspection and post-remediation sampling (3 air and/or surface and outdoor samples) to confirm successful remediation of general areas and HVAC systems.
• HVAC Duct Cleaning Add-on cleaning service for HVAC systems available for both residential and commercial properties to improve indoor air quality.
• Dryer Vent Cleaning Add-on cleaning service for dryer vents available for both residential and commercial properties to remove lint buildup and improve dryer efficiency and safety.
• Holistic Solutions Holistic approach add-on service for comprehensive indoor air quality improvement.
• Vollara Air & Surface Pro Compact air purifier using ActivePure Technology that reduces over 99.9% of airborne and surface contaminants including viruses, bacteria, mold, fungi, VOCs, smoke, allergens, and odors.
• FreshAir Personal Personal air purifier with built-in ionizer that attracts free-roaming particles and captures them to reduce allergens and pollutants in breathing space.
• FreshAir Mobile Pocket-sized air purifier for on-the-go use that significantly reduces surface and airborne contaminants, odors and pollutants.
• FreshAir Focus Air purifier designed to remove odors in poorly ventilated areas where smells accumulate such as near trash cans, pet beds, and bathrooms.
• Pet ReFresh Plug-in air purifier for smaller rooms up to 50 square feet that provides targeted air purification.

Quantifiable outcome

• ActivePure Technology has been proven to reduce over 99.9% of many common airborne and surface contaminants including viruses, bacteria, mold, fungi, VOCs, smoke, allergens, and odors

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VollaracoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVollara is a partner for air purification products sold through the SES shop. Products include Vollara Air & Surface Pro, FreshAir Personal, FreshAir Mobile, FreshAir Focus, and Pet ReFresh. SES serves as a retailer/affiliate for these products using referral links.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Restoration 1: National restoration and remediation franchise offering mold inspection and IAQ services to residential and commercial customers with a similar full-cycle service model.
• Mold Inspection Sciences: Specialized inspection-only IAQ and mold testing firm similar in narrow scope to SES's laboratory-style testing service line, providing a direct small-operator benchmark.
• AdvantaClean: Light commercial and residential franchise providing mold inspection, remediation, duct cleaning, and IAQ services, directly overlapping SES's core offerings across multiple geographies.
• PuroClean: Restoration franchise specializing in water, fire, mold, and IAQ services for residential and commercial clients; directly comparable service menu and customer profile.
• Aire Serv: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning franchise that intersects with SES on duct cleaning, ventilation assessments, and IAQ testing services for both residential and commercial customers.
• 911 Restoration: Water damage and mold remediation franchise providing on-site inspection, testing, and remediation services for homes and businesses, closely mirroring SES's full-process approach.

Broad incumbents

• ServPro: Largest national restoration franchise network that includes mold remediation and IAQ testing within a much broader water/fire/cleanup portfolio; a scaled incumbent whose mold offering competes head-to-head.
• Belfor Property Restoration: Large-scale property restoration firm providing residential and commercial mold remediation and IAQ solutions, serving as the broad-incumbent analog for SES in larger projects.
• Rainbow International Restoration: Established Neighborly franchise brand providing carpet cleaning and restoration services including mold remediation and IAQ assessments, with a comparable dual residential/commercial focus.

Emerging players

• Floodsquad: Emerging regional restoration brand offering water, mold, and IAQ services with a similar focus on residential customers in defined geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/smithenvironmen
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCiD1f4x3QPmsa71r6yjRQAg
• Facebookfacebook.com/smithenvironmentalsolutions
• Instagraminstagram.com/smithenvironmentalsolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smithenvironmentalsolutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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