Journal

Field notes from San Diego buildings

What we actually find in the county's homes and commercial spaces — and what the laboratory data means.

Climate & Moisture

July 14, 2026

5 min read

Why San Diego's Marine Layer Creates Mold Problems Inland Homes Never See

Coastal humidity keeps interior surfaces above dew point for weeks at a time. Here is how that turns into growth in La Jolla, Point Loma and Ocean Beach homes.

Real Estate

June 2, 2026

4 min read

Mold Inspection During Escrow: What Buyers and Agents Need to Know

A standard home inspection is not a mold inspection. Here is what an air-sample inspection adds during a San Diego escrow, and how to schedule it without blowing the timeline.

Methodology

April 21, 2026

4 min read

Air Sampling vs. Visual-Only Inspections: Why the Outdoor Baseline Matters

An indoor spore count on its own is a meaningless number. It only becomes information when compared to the air outside your front door.

Commercial

February 10, 2026

5 min read

Commercial Mold Testing in San Diego: Tenants, Liability and Documentation

Office buildings, medical suites and multi-family properties have different sampling requirements — and a much higher documentation burden — than a single-family home.

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