AMERICAN BUILDING SCIENCE ACADEMY

STOP PAYING STRANGERS
TO FIND YOUR MOLD.

Learn exactly how professional mold inspectors think, move, and test.
Filmed in real homes, taught by 6 highly credentialed experts.
One course. Lifetime skills.
  • 4+ Hours of Field Videos
  • 6 Certified Experts
  • ACAC CEU Credits
  • Inspection Checklist Included
  • Lifetime Access
  • Community Discussions
 30-day money-back guarantee · instant access · No fluff, no PowerPoints

IF ANY OF THIS SOUNDS FAMILIAR...

YOU'RE NOT IMAGINING IT.
YOU'RE NOT ALONE.

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"I THINK I SMELL MOLD BUT I CAN'T FIND IT."

You've sniffed every corner, checked every ceiling. Nothing obvious. But something's wrong — and three different professionals have told you three different things.

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"MY ERMI CAME BACK HIGH. NOW WHAT?"

You spent $300 on an ERMI test. The lab report came back with a dozen species and a score you don't understand. Your doctor can't interpret it. Your inspector won't. You're more lost than before you started.

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"I'VE SPENT THOUSANDS AND STILL HAVE NO ANSWERS."

Inspectors. Remediators. Air tests. Surface tests. ERMI. HERTSMI. Each one cost money and left you with more questions. The industry runs on your confusion — and charges you for it.

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"MY FAMILY KEEPS GETTING SICK AND NOBODY BELIEVES ME."


Chronic fatigue. Brain fog. Sinus problems that won't quit. You know your home is making you sick. But without proof, nobody takes you seriously — not your doctor, not your landlord, not your spouse.

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"I CAN'T AFFORD AN INSPECTOR FOR EVERY PROPERTY."


You manage rentals or buy homes. At $650-$1,000 per inspection, the cost adds up fast. You need a repeatable system you can run yourself — not a bill every time a tenant complains.

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"I DON'T KNOW IF MY INSPECTOR ACTUALLY LOOKED IN THE RIGHT PLACES."


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.

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"I BOUGHT AN AMAZON KIT AND IT SAID EVERYTHING'S FINE. BUT IT'S NOT."


Petri dish settle plates are among the least reliable mold testing methods in existence. They're sold to people who don't know better. If yours came back "normal," that tells you almost nothing.

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"MY REMEDIATION COMPANY FOUND MOLD MY INSPECTOR MISSED."


This happens constantly. Inspectors miss things. Remediators find them — and charge you for the remediation. The system is not designed to protect you. It's designed to keep you dependent on it.

THIS ISN'T JUST FOR HOMEOWNERS

WHO NEEDS THIS COURSE

One course. Eight different people who all have a very good reason to take it.

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HOMEOWNERS


You live there. Your family breathes that air. You have more at stake than anyone. Stop relying on strangers with financial incentives to find problems — and more financial incentives to remediate them.

💡 "One inspection paid for this
course five times over."

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CHRONIC ILLNESS SUFFERERS


Brain fog, fatigue, chronic sinus issues, unexplained inflammation. If you've been through the medical system without answers, your home environment deserves a serious look. This course teaches you how to look.

💡 "Finally understood what
my ERMI actually meant."

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PROPERTY MANAGERS


You manage dozens of units. Mold complaints are expensive, time-consuming, and legally risky. Know enough to assess a situation yourself before deciding whether to call a professional — and which professional to call.

💡 "I screen every unit now
before spending on a pro."

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REALTORS & BUYERS' AGENTS


Mold disclosure is a liability minefield. Know what to look for during a walkthrough. Protect your clients. Protect yourself. One missed mold issue in a transaction can cost far more than this course.

💡 "Caught something during a
showing that the inspector missed."

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INSURANCE ADJUSTERS

Mold claims are some of the most contested in the industry. Understand the inspection process, the sampling methods, and the difference between real findings and manufactured ones. Make better decisions on complex claims.

💡 "Changed how I evaluate
mold-related claims entirely."

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE PRACTITIONERS

You're already recommending ERMI tests to patients. Now give them something to actually do with the results. This course is the next logical step in your mold-illness protocol — and your patients will thank you for it.

💡 "One inspection paid for this
course five times over."

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GENERAL CONTRACTORS & BUILDERS

Moisture problems become mold problems become litigation problems. Know how to identify conditions during a build or renovation before they become your liability. This is cheaper than one callback.

💡 "Spotted a moisture issue during
framing that would've been
a nightmare at close."

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NEW & ASPIRING IAQ PROFESSIONALS

Starting your career in indoor air quality or mold inspection? Learn from six working professionals what no classroom teaches — how to actually move through a home, what to look for, and how to think like an expert on day one.

💡 "Best foundation course I
found before getting certified."
HERE'S WHAT YOU'RE ACTUALLY GETTING

EVERYTHING IN THE COURSE

We priced each piece out honestly. This is what it would cost you to get this
knowledge anywhere else.

1) 4+ HOUSE OF REAL-HOME FIELD VIDEO

Not slides. Not screen recordings. Actual field footage walking through real homes, identifying
moisture and mold issues in real time. This is how the pros actually do it — and now you'll see
exactly what they see.
$400+ inspection value
$197

2) COMPLETE SAMPLING METHOD GUIDE

Spore traps, tape lifts, swabs, ERMI, HERTSMI-2, Petri dishes — when to use each, how to avoid false readings, and what your lab report actually means. This is what turns a confusing test result into a clear action plan.
$300+ consulting value
$97

3) PROFESSIONAL MOLD INSPECTION CHECKLIST

The exact step-by-step checklist the pros follow on every inspection — room by room, system by system. Print it out and bring it with you. Never miss a high-risk area again.
Proprietary
$47

4) CURATED RESOURCES & SUPPLIER DISCOUNTS

Vetted tools, labs, and testing equipment our instructors actually use — with exclusive discounts for course members. Stop guessing what gear actually works and what labs to trust.
$150+ savings
$67

5) 6 EXPERT INSTRUCTORS — NOT JUST ONE OPINION

Brantley May, John Skelly, Josh Winton, Andrew Melrose, Regan Tadrowski, and Rick LaPierre. Combined decades of real-world inspections, remediation, and building science — across different climates, building types, and problem scenarios.
6 Consultations
$297

6) CERTIFICATE + ACAC CEU CREDITS

Approved for 6 continuing education hours for ACAC professionals (CSMI, CMI, CMC, CRMI, CIE, CIEC). If you're a pro, this course pays for itself in CEUs alone.
Included
$97
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

TOTAL VALUE                                                                                                                                                        $802+

YOU PAY TODAY
$297
Total value: $802+
KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DECIDING BETWEEN

YOUR OTHER OPTIONS ARE WORSE.

Every other path to mold answers costs more, teaches you nothing, or both.
YOUR INSTRUCTORS

6 EXPERTS. ONE COURSE.
ZERO GUESSING.

These aren't professors who read textbooks. They're working
professionals who do inspections, run labs, and train other inspectors.

@brantley.iaq

BRANTLEY MAY

Building Scientist and Council-Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant. Specialty in mycology, certified by McCrone Research Institute for fungal spore identification via microscopy. State-licensed mold assessor and proctor for other professionals' certifications.

CIEC

BPI

MYCOLOGY

@john_the_mold_guy

JOHN SKELLY

20+ years in field. Founder of HNST Mold Inspections. Spent years in water damage cleanup, restoration operations management, and independent assessments — free of remediation upsells.

CIEC

20+ YEARS FIELD

@iaqjosh

JOSH WINTON

Working IAQ professional at Discreet Restoration. Known for making complex indoor environmental concepts accessible. Has built one of the most trusted IAQ YouTube channels for homeowners and professionals alike.

IAQ PRO

EDUCATOR

@melrosemoldsolutions

ANDREW MELROSE

Founder of Melrose Mold Solutions. Nearly a decade of on-site environmental assessments across most U.S. states. Holds CMI, CEMA, MAC, AMRT, and WRT credentials. Known for science-grounded, clear-explanation work.

CMI

CEMA

@regan.iaq

REGAN TADROWSKI

Council-Certified Indoor Environmentalist with a background in plant pathology and environmental management. State-licensed mold assessor. Strengths in microbiology, building science, and mechanical systems.

CIE

CEMA

MICROSCOPY

@lpair.lifesciences

RICK LAPIERRE

Indoor air quality professional with LP Air Life Sciences. Brings additional depth to the sampling and lab analysis portions of the course, with particular expertise in interpreting complex test results.

IAQ

LAB ANALYSIS

WE'VE HEARD EVERY EXCUSE

THE REAL REASONS PEOPLE HESITATE

"$297 IS A LOT FOR AN ONLINE COURSE."
A single mold inspection costs $650-$1,000. An ERMI is $300 and leaves you with more questions than answers. This course costs less than either — and you can use the knowledge on every home you ever live in, buy, or manage. It pays for itself the first time you use it.
"I ALREADY GOT AN ERMI. DO I STILL NEED THIS?"
Especially if you got an ERMI. The test tells you what's in your dust. This course teaches you how to find where it came from, what to do about it, and whether the conditions that caused it are still active. An ERMI without field knowledge is a smoke alarm without a fire department.
"I'M NOT TECHNICAL. I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT BUILDING SCIENCE."
Perfect. This course was designed for exactly that person. Everything was filmed in real homes so you see — not just hear — what to look for. No background required. You'll finish knowing more than most inspectors you could hire.
"WHAT IF I DON'T FIND ANYTHING? WAS IT WORTH IT?"
Yes. Knowing your home is clean — with confidence, not just hope — is worth every penny. And you'll also know exactly what conditions lead to mold so you can prevent problems before they start.
"CAN'T I JUST FIND THIS ON YOUTUBE FOR FREE?"
You can find fragments. But you'll spend 40 hours watching unvetted creators with no credentials give conflicting advice, and still have no system, no checklist, and no confidence. This is structured. Start to finish. Six verified experts. Real field footage. That's the difference.
"I'M A PRACTITIONER / REALTOR / PROPERTY MANAGER — IS THIS ACTUALLY FOR ME?"
Yes. See the "Who This Is For" section above. The field skills in this course apply directly to your work — whether you're evaluating a patient's home environment, vetting a property before listing, or managing a tenant mold complaint. One use case pays for the course entirely.
Write your awesome label here.

IF YOU DON'T LOVE IT,
YOU DON'T PAY IT.

Take the full course. Use the checklist on your home. Watch every video. If within 30 days you don't feel like you got at least 10x the value of what you paid — email us and we'll refund you in full. No questions, no hoops. We're that confident in what's inside.

LAST CHANCE TO STOP GUESSING

OWN THE KNOWLEDGE.

PROTECT YOUR HOME.

You either keep paying strangers $650 every time you need answers - or you learn once and own the skill forever. One course. Your call.