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Find the Mold Others Miss.

Hidden mold slips past air tests and standard inspections. A trained detection dog finds the source by scent – even behind walls.

(612) 460-1402
1.5–2 hrs
Typical Inspection
Same-day
On-Site Findings
MN, WI, IA, ND, SD
States We Service
“Ben and Winnie were fantastic. Ben is knowledgeable, friendly, and takes time to walk through his process and why moisture may be accumulating. Winnie did a great job finding very specific areas of mold growth. Highly recommend!”
Nick R. · via Google
You're not alone in this

You know something's off.

Maybe you've been sick for months and every test comes back normal.

Maybe it's a smell you can't place.

Maybe you're buying a home and need to know it's safe – most home inspector companies have an exclusion for commenting on mold. Take it from me.

Whatever brought you here, you deserve a straight answer about what's in your walls – not another shrug.

A man comforting a woman experiencing symptoms at home
Does any of this sound familiar?

The symptoms people report – long before they find the mold.

When the fog won't lift and your sharpness feels gone.

  • Brain fog
  • Headaches & migraines
  • Memory lapses & forgetfulness
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Difficulty finding words
  • Dizziness or vertigo
  • Numbness & tingling
  • Sensitivity to light & sound
  • Anxiety or low mood
  • Trouble sleeping
  • …and more

The cough, congestion, and "colds" that never fully clear.

  • Persistent cough
  • Wheezing or shortness of breath
  • Chronic congestion
  • Sinus pressure & postnasal drip
  • Frequent sinus infections
  • Sore or scratchy throat
  • New or worsening asthma
  • Itchy, watery eyes
  • Sneezing
  • Worse symptoms indoors
  • …and more

The exhaustion and "off" feeling that rest doesn't fix.

  • Deep, unshakable fatigue
  • Feel better when you leave home
  • Unrefreshing sleep
  • Mood swings & irritability
  • Getting sick often
  • Night sweats & temperature swings
  • Increased thirst
  • Appetite or weight changes
  • Static "shocks"
  • Metallic taste
  • …and more

Aches that get written off as "just getting older."

  • Joint pain & stiffness
  • Muscle aches
  • Morning stiffness
  • Muscle cramps or spasms
  • Muscle weakness
  • General inflammation
  • Reduced range of motion
  • Joint swelling
  • Persistent low-grade pain
  • …and more

Symptoms like these have many possible causes. But if yours ease when you're away from home and return when you're back, a hidden mold source is worth ruling out.

Mold Dog Midwest provides canine mold detection – not medical diagnosis or treatment. The above reflects symptoms commonly reported in connection with mold exposure and is shared for educational purposes only; it is not medical advice. If you're experiencing health concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Why it gets missed

You deserve solid proof of what's really in your home.

Air samples capture one spot at one moment. An ERMI is a composite dust sample built to represent the whole home – useful, but it can only tell you that mold DNA is present, never where it is coming from. Neither one points you at the source, so mold behind a wall, under flooring, or inside your HVAC keeps growing while the paperwork says you are fine. A canine assessment pinpoints the source producing the spores your dust test picked up.

Know for sure

Concrete proof of where mold is – or isn't – so you can stop second-guessing.

Heal at home

Find the real source, remove it, and let your home support your recovery.

Look ahead again

Trade the limbo of “maybe” for a clear plan and peace of mind.

Being told your tests look normal while you still feel awful is its own kind of exhausting. I've been there – and the source turned out to be my own home. Everyone deserves to breathe freely where they live.

Ben, founder and handler at Mold Dog Midwest
A few years ago, I was the one who was sick.

I lived it. Now it's my passion to help others.

It started as a migraine that wouldn't quit. Then came more symptoms, and more, until they were debilitating. Many providers and even urgent care visits – and no one could find anything wrong from standard examination or blood tests.

A friend brought up potential long-term mold exposure from my home. Elevated levels were found – the problem wasn't in my head, it was in my home.

Over three years, it cost me more than $50,000 – testing, remediation, and clawing my health back. I went on leave from work. I moved out. I went through remediation, and turned to functional health to start rebuilding what the mold had taken. Recovery was slow. But piece by piece, I got my life back.

I'm still healing – and I'm honest about that. What I'm not is in the dark anymore. That experience turned me into an advocate against the moldy homes and workplaces quietly making people sick, and convinced me of one thing: when mold is hidden and hard to find, a trained dog is the best answer there is.

Mold Dog Midwest exists so you don't have to lose what I lost along my journey. If you're sick and no one can explain why – or you just want to know what's really in your walls – this is for you.

– Ben, with Winnie at my side Founder · Certified handler · Minneapolis, MN
How we work

How we find what others miss.

Ben working Winnie along a kitchen cabinet run during a mold inspection
Winnie in a trained alert, lying down and nosing the base of a dishwasher
Ben directing Winnie to search the base of a refrigerator
Winnie holding a passive alert at the toe kick of a kitchen cabinet
Ben rewarding Winnie with her toy after a successful find
Pricing

Pricing Transparency

Complete Inspection
Homes up to 3,500 sq ft
  • Full canine sweep of every accessible, dog-safe area
  • 6 lab samples included – air, swab, and tape-lift
  • Interior visual inspection – moisture meter, hygrometer, attic & crawlspace
  • Exterior inspection – gutters, grading, and drainage
  • 50 miles of travel included, $1/mi beyond that
Scaled Up
Homes between 3,501–6,500 sq ft
  • Full canine sweep of every accessible, dog-safe area
  • 6 lab samples included – air, swab, and tape-lift
  • Interior visual inspection – moisture meter, hygrometer, attic & crawlspace
  • Exterior inspection – gutters, grading, and drainage
  • 50 miles of travel included, $1/mi beyond that

The same complete inspection, scaled to your square footage. Over 6,500 sq ft? Custom pricing — reach out to discuss.

Add-Ons
Added to any inspection above
RV$150
Boat$100
Vehicle$50 each

Must be on the property at the time of inspection. Add-ons aren’t available as a standalone booking – they’re added to a scheduled home or property inspection.

For commercial properties outside of this sq footage range or PRV testing please reach out directly to discuss.

Booking: A 25% deposit holds your appointment; the remaining 75% is due at completion of the inspection.
Detection only: remediation is not included. We find it and guide you – we don't do the remediation ourselves.
Rescheduling: Reschedule free with at least 48 hours’ notice. Inside 48 hours, a fee may apply. Full booking, deposit, and cancellation terms are in our Terms & Conditions.
What you get

Every inspection includes

  1. Inspection Day
  2. Day 1-2 (Next 24-48 Hours)
    • Written pre-final report delivered to customer - this is pre mold test results - including photos and points discussed from the verbal walkthrough.
  3. Day 5-7
    • Final report with testing results and recommendation delivered.
    • 15-min post assessment call to review results, answer questions, and provide next steps – we’re glad to walk your functional medicine or environmental health provider through the findings too.
See before you buy

A look inside a real report

Pages from an actual client report, redacted. Every alert is photographed, located, tied to a moisture reading, and backed by a lab result – so you have something a remediator, a landlord, or your provider can act on.

Tap any page to view it full size.

Client details redacted. Your report follows the same format.

Reviews

What clients are saying.

Reviews on Google
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Fill out the form below and we’ll call to confirm your date, your square footage, and your exact price. No surprises on the invoice – the number you see on the pricing page is the number you pay, plus travel if it applies.

  • Minneapolis-based, serving MN, WI, IA, ND & SD
  • Your price confirmed on the call – no surprise invoices
  • Six lab samples included, never billed per sample
  • Detection only – we never perform the remediation we recommend
  • Happy to review findings with your functional medicine provider

Not ready to book yet, or have questions first? Skip the form and give us a call – we can walk you through pricing, timing, or whether a canine inspection is even the right call for your situation.

(612) 460-1402

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