HOMEOWNER MOLD AND MOISTURE INSPECTION COURSE

You don't need another option.
You need to know.

Learn the exact process professional inspectors use
to find moisture and mold — filmed in real homes,
taught by six credentialed experts. So the next
answer you get is one you found yourself.
4+ Hrs Field Video
6 Certified Experts
Inspection Checklist
Lifetime Access
         30-day money-back guarantee 

SOUND FAMILIAR?

You've done everything right - and you still don't have an answer.

Three inspectors, three opinions. A test result nobody can translate. A remediation
that didn't fix anything. None of that means you're losing it. It means you've been
given results without the knowledge to use them.

Conflicting answers from "professionals"

Mold assessment is unregulated in many states. Anyone can call themselves an inspector. You paid, you got a report, and you have no idea if they actually checked the crawlspace, the HVAC, or behind the walls.

Test results you can't translate

ERMI, HERTSMI, spore traps, petri dishes — the report comes back full of species and scores, your doctor can't interpret it, and the internet just adds more noise.

Money spent, problem still unsolved

$650–$1,000 per inspection. Thousands in remediation quotes you can't verify. Every step costs more and tells you less than you needed.

Symptoms nobody else will connect

Brain fog, fatigue, sinus issues that won't quit. You're sure your home is involved — but without proof, your doctor, landlord, or spouse isn't convinced.

"The fastest way out of this loop isn't a fourth opinion. It's learning
to read your own home — so every test, every quote, and
every inspector's report finally makes sense."

BUILT AROUND YOU, USEFUL FAR BEYOND YOU

One course. Built to make you the expert in the
room.

FOR HOMEOWNERS & THE CHRONICALLY UNWELL

You live there. You decide now.

Whether you inspect it yourself or hire a pro, you'll know what a real inspection covers, what your test results
actually mean, and which remediation quotes are reasonable — instead of taking someone's word for it.
This is the difference between hoping someone finally gives you a straight answer, and being the person in the room who already knows one.

"One inspection paid for this course five times over - and the next one was on my own terms."

🏢 Property Managers & Realtors

Screen a unit or a walkthrough yourself before paying for a pro - and protect your clients and your liability.

🔨 Contractors & Builders

Catch moisture conditions during a build before they become a callback or a claim.

👨‍⚕️ Functional Medicine & IAQ Pros

Give patient and clients something to actually do - not just another test to interpret.
INSIDE THE COURSE

What you're actually getting

Every module, sample method, and tool inside the program —
itemized like a field report, because that's how the pros would
document it.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

01

VIDEO

$700+ INSPECTION VALUE

4+ Hours of Real-Home Field Video

Not slides — actual walkthroughs of real homes, identifying
moisture and mold issues in real time, the way the pros see it.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

02

METHODS

$300+ CONSULTING VALUE

Complete Sampling Method Library

Spore traps, tape lifts, swabs, ERMI, petri dishes — when each is
right, how to avoid false readings, and what your lab report is
actually telling you.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

03

CHECKLIST

Proprietary FIELD TOOL

Professional Inspection Checklist

The room-by-room, system-by-system checklist pros follow on
every job. Print it. Bring it. Never miss a high-risk area.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

04

DISCOUNTS

$700+ IN SAVINGS

Curated Tools & Member Discounts

Vetted labs and equipment our instructors actually use, with
exclusive savings on gear, sampling, and consulting fees.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

05

DISCOUNTS

$700+ IN SAVINGS

6 Expert Instructors, Not One Opinion

Decades of inspections and remediation across climates and
building types.

Brantley May · John Skelly · Josh Winton · Andrew Melrose ·
Regan Tadrowski · Rick LaPierre
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

06

DISCOUNTS

Included CERTIFICATION

Certificate + 6 ACAC CEU Credits

Approved continuing education hours for CSMI, CMI, CMC, CRMI,
CIE, and CIEC.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

TOTAL REAL-WORLD VALUE

$1,700+

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

You pay today

$297

One-time payment · Instant access · Certificate on completion

YOUR INSTRUCTORS

6 working professionals. Zero guessing.

Brantley May

CIEC · Mycology

John Skelly

CIEC · 20+ yrs field

Josh Winton

Remediation

Andrew Melrose

Building Science

Regan Tadrowski

Indoor Air Quality

Rick LaPierre

Inspection & Training

If you don't love it, you don't pay.

Take the full course. Use the checklist on your own home. If within 30 days you
don't feel like you got at least 10x what you paid — email us and we'll refund
you in full. No questions, no hoops.

STOP WONDERING. START KNOWING.

Walk into your next inspection already knowing the answer.

One course. Lifetime access. Everything you need to stop
depending on someone else's word for what's happening
in your own home.

30-day money-back guarantee · instant access · no fluff, no PowerPoints

The Homeowner's Field Guide to Moisture & Mold

Lifetime access if you sign up now!

Brantley May

@brantley.iaq

Andrew Melrose

@melrosemoldsolutions

John Skelly

@John_the_mold_guy

Josh Winton

@iaqjosh

Regan Tadrowski

@regan.iaq

Rick LaPierre

@lpair.lifesciences

Find the mold!

Think you have mold in your home but can’t find a reliable inspector you can trust? 

Save money!

Need to evaluate multiple rentals or purchase properties but can’t afford to test each one? 

Empower yourself!

Worried that your mold inspector or remediator you’re hiring isn’t actually doing things correctly?

This course gives you the lifelong skills to take control — learn to identify mold and moisture issues yourself, protect your family’s health, safeguard your investment, and walk into any inspection or remediation with the confidence to ask the right questions and spot the red flags.

Let's get it.

Learn the fundamentals

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DIY COURSE?

Who is this class for?

Anyone who has taken a mold class knows— You learn a bunch of concepts, but then leave the class still wondering how to actually do a mold inspection and find mold. This course is built as a field guide to show you how to actually find moisture damage, find mold issues, properly use the tools, and understand the sampling options and how to use them. 

     This class will help a wide range of people:

  • Homeowners & Renters
  • Property Managers
  • Realtors
  • Clinical Practitioners
  • Contractors
  • Home Inspectors
  • Beginner to intermediate mold assessors 

What's included?

  • 4 Hours of Guided Video Lessons
  • Real homes, real problems
  • Step-by-step inspection walkthroughs
  • Mold Inspection Checklist
  • Resources & Discounts

Stop Guessing

Most people run into the same problems when dealing with moisture or mold: 

  • You can't find a good mold inspector

  • You can't afford to keep checking every home.

  • You don't know what test is best to find an issue in your home.


This course gives you a structured way to evaluate your own home using the same principles professionals rely on.

This course was build by professionals, for you.

Think Like a Pro

You’ll learn how professionals think when they walk into a home, how to spot common moisture and mold issues, and how to accurately perform your own sampling, and when it's needed. Just as importantly, you’ll learn when something doesn’t require action.

And as a renter or buyer, this knowledge helps you:

  • Ask better questions


  • Communicate clearly with landlords, inspectors, contractors, realtors, etc.


  • Make decisions from a place of confidence, not fear.

What am I going to learn?

By the end of this course, you'll be better than the pro down the block.

Inspection Tools

  • How to use a moisture meter
  • What moisture levels are good or bad?
  • Flashlight Technique
  • Using humidity monitors
  • Optional advanced tools

The Inspection Process

  • Applying what you know
  • Following a checklist
  • Identifying a noting concerns
  • Using your resources
  • Determining content contamination

Visual Inspection

  • Roof and Gutter Issues
  • Windows, Flashing, and Sill Issues
  • Ground Water Issues
  • Basement Issues
  • Attic & Crawlspace Issues
  • High Risk Areas (kitchens, bathrooms, etc.)
  • HVAC Issues

DIY Sampling Methods

  • Spore Trap Air Sampling
  • Petri dishes
  • ERMI & other qPCR testing
  • HERTSMI 2
  • Direct sampling (swab & tape lifting)

Next Steps

  • I found issues, now what?
  • When to hire a professional
  • How to hire the right professional
  • What does real remediation look like?



See what the videos look like!

Below are some clips from the course...
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The Inspection Process: This video is provided in the course after you have learned all the skills and tools needed. It is accompanied with a mold inspection checklist to give you a repeatable, step by step process on how to apply the skills you learned.
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Spore Trap Air Sampling: This is the introduction video to air sampling for mold. In the course, you also learn the pros and cons of this sampling method, how to avoid bad readings, and how to actually use the equipment in the field.
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Basements give me the ick: This video is designed to teach you the most common places to find moisture and mold in basements. The full video also includes pro tips in the field to track down hidden mold sources in basements.
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Introduction to HVAC: This video teaches you the basics of HVAC and then goes on to teach you real world methods to finding mold and moisture issues in the HVAC and ductwork.

Certificate of Completion

  • This course comes with a certificate of completion.

    This is also an approved 6-hour continuing education for the following ACAC professional CEU credits:

    • ACAC: CSMI, CMI, CMC
    • ACAC: CRMI
    • ACAC: CIE, CIEC
Meet Your Main Instructor

Brantley May

@brantley.iaq

Brantley is a Building Scientist and Council-Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant with a specialty in Mycology and certified by the McCrone Research Institute and the Oshner Medical Center for the examination and identification of fungal spores and pollen via microscopy.

Brantley is certified by the Building Performance Institute as a Building Analyst, Building Envelope Professional, and Infiltration and Duct Leakage Expert. Brantley also holds several certifications related to the identification of Mycotoxins, Water Damage, Odor Control, Structural Drying, Infectious Disease Control, and Energy efficiency issues and is a student of Mechanical Engineering.

He is also a state-licensed mold assessor who carries the credentials for teaching and proctoring exams for other professionals to receive their state accreditations and certifications in mold and environmental-related services.
Patrick Jones - Course author
Meet Your Instructor
Patrick Jones - Course author

Brantley May

@brantley.iaq

Brantley is a Building Scientist and Council-Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant with a specialty in Mycology and certified by the McCrone Research Institute and the Oshner Medical Center for the examination and identification of fungal spores and pollen via microscopy.

Brantley is certified by the Building Performance Institute as a Building Analyst, Building Envelope Professional, and Infiltration and Duct Leakage Expert. Brantley also holds several certifications related to the identification of Mycotoxins, Water Damage, Odor Control, Structural Drying, Infectious Disease Control, and Energy efficiency issues and is a student of Mechanical Engineering.

He is also a state-licensed mold assessor who carries the credentials for teaching and proctoring exams for other professionals to receive their state accreditations and certifications in mold and environmental-related services.
Special Guest

John Skelly

@john_the_mold_guy

John’s journey into indoor environmental health began in 2003, working hands-on in the field with water damage cleanup and mold remediation.

Over time, he advanced into operations management at a full-service restoration company, gaining a deep understanding of both the technical and business sides of the industry. In 2010, he founded HNST Mold Inspections with a clear purpose: to provide independent, expert mold assessments—free from remediation upsells and one-size-fits-all testing.

Today, John is a Council-Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant and is widely regarded as a trusted authority in the field.
Patrick Jones - Course author
Patrick Jones - Course author


Special Guest

Josh Winton

@iaqjosh

I am a passionate, obsessive and dedicated indoor environmental professional. Between working full time with like minded individuals at Discreet Restoration and my social presence on YouTube, Facebook and instagram, I’m able to continue to do what I love - Promote education, learning and assistance with everything relating to healthy indoor environments. 

As a “YouTuber”, I create content for both professionals and consumers. I like to discuss the varying indoor environmental services, how-to videos and the occasional product review. Through my social presence, I connect with folks from all walks of life. I aim to spread good, reliable information that’s intended to assist others in their time of need. After all, helping others is also a passion of mine. Check it out for yourself! YouTube.com/IAQjosh
Special Guest
Patrick Jones - Course author

John Skelly

@john_the_mold_guy

John’s journey into indoor environmental health began in 2003, working hands-on in the field with water damage cleanup and mold remediation.

Over time, he advanced into operations management at a full-service restoration company, gaining a deep understanding of both the technical and business sides of the industry. In 2010, he founded HNST Mold Inspections with a clear purpose: to provide independent, expert mold assessments—free from remediation upsells and one-size-fits-all testing.

Today, John is a Council-Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant and is widely regarded as a trusted authority in the field.


Special Guest
Patrick Jones - Course author

Josh Winton

@iaqjosh

I am a passionate, obsessive and dedicated indoor environmental professional. Between working full time with like minded individuals at Discreet Restoration and my social presence on YouTube, Facebook and instagram, I’m able to continue to do what I love - Promote education, learning and assistance with everything relating to healthy indoor environments. 

As a “YouTuber”, I create content for both professionals and consumers. I like to discuss the varying indoor environmental services, how-to videos and the occasional product review. Through my social presence, I connect with folks from all walks of life. I aim to spread good, reliable information that’s intended to assist others in their time of need. After all, helping others is also a passion of mine. Check it out for yourself! YouTube.com/IAQjosh
Special Guest

Andrew Melrose

@melrosemoldsolutions

Andrew Melrose is an Indoor Environmental Professional and the founder of Melrose Mold Solutions, providing on-site environmental assessments across most U.S. states alongside nationwide consulting services. With nearly a decade of hands-on experience in mold and moisture investigations, Andrew is known for delivering thorough, science-driven evaluations grounded in building science and environmental health.

He holds multiple advanced assessment certifications—including CMI, CEMA, and MAC—as well as IICRC credentials in AMRT and WRT, and continues to deepen his expertise through ongoing education in health- and building-related disciplines. Andrew’s work is guided by a clear mission: to cut through the confusion surrounding mold and moisture issues and provide families with clear explanations, sound guidance, and practical, actionable solutions they can trust.
Patrick Jones - Course author
Special Guest
Patrick Jones - Course author

Andrew Melrose

@melrosemoldsolutions

Andrew Melrose is an Indoor Environmental Professional and the founder of Melrose Mold Solutions, providing on-site environmental assessments across most U.S. states alongside nationwide consulting services. With nearly a decade of hands-on experience in mold and moisture investigations, Andrew is known for delivering thorough, science-driven evaluations grounded in building science and environmental health.

He holds multiple advanced assessment certifications—including CMI, CEMA, and MAC—as well as IICRC credentials in AMRT and WRT, and continues to deepen his expertise through ongoing education in health- and building-related disciplines. Andrew’s work is guided by a clear mission: to cut through the confusion surrounding mold and moisture issues and provide families with clear explanations, sound guidance, and practical, actionable solutions they can trust.
Patrick Jones - Course author
Special Guest

Regan Tadrowski

@regan.iaq

Regan is a Council-Certified Indoor Environmentalist and a Science major with a degree in Plant Science and Environmental Management, working in plant pathology prior to the indoor environmental industry.

She is a state-licensed mold assessor and also certified by the American Mold and Moisture Association as a Certified Environmental Mold Assessor and certified for the examination and identification of fungi via microscopy.

Regan has strengths in microbiology, building science fundamentals, and mechanical systems.
Special Guest
Patrick Jones - Course author

Regan Tadrowski

@regan.iaq

Regan is a Council-Certified Indoor Environmentalist and a Science major with a degree in Plant Science and Environmental Management, working in plant pathology prior to the indoor environmental industry.

She is a state-licensed mold assessor and also certified by the American Mold and Moisture Association as a Certified Environmental Mold Assessor and certified for the examination and identification of fungi via microscopy.

Regan has strengths in microbiology, building science fundamentals, and mechanical systems

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