Mold Detection Dog Services in Utah
Mold Detection Dog Services in Utah
Mold Detection Dog Services in Utah
Mold Detection Dog Services in Utah
Mold Detection Dog Services in Utah
Utah’s Trusted Mold Detection Dog – Meet Chap from Vital Utah
What if there were a completely safe, ultra-reliable way to test your home for hidden mold? What if the best mold detection method in Utah was an adorable furball with perky ears?
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Well, it's all true! Chap, the mold detection dog, is Utah's most trusted mold detector. He is also Utah's most seasoned mold detection dog. He's the best in the business, and that's why people turn to Chap whenever they need a fast, non-invasive way to check for mold in homes, workplaces, and other locations throughout Utah and beyond.
Why Use a Mold Detection Dog in Utah?
Most mold detection tools only check for problems on the surface. They overlook the mold spores that often lurk behind walls, cabinets, showers, or under floorboards and often miss the root cause of the problem.
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If you’ve ever experienced water damage or a persistent musty smell, you know how frustrating this issue can be, and it must be corrected before you can pass pre-sale inspections or move your family into a new home.
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But for many, mold is more than an unpleasant-smelling nuisance. It’s also the root of serious health issues like:
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Mold toxicity
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Lyme disease
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Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)
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MTHFR gene mutations
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Chronic fatigue
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MS-like symptoms
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That’s where Chap comes in!
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Chap, the mold detection dog, probes beneath the surface. As the highest-rated mold dog on the best mold assessor team in Utah, his highly trained sense of smell allows him to deliver more accurate results than moisture meters or air quality tests alone.
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Best of all, Chap is non-invasive. He can detect hidden and buried mold without ripping up your floors or opening up your walls. That’s all thanks to his ultra-sensitive sense of smell. It’s no wonder people call him the best mold dog in Utah.
Chap – Our Mold Detection Expert
Are great mold-detecting dogs born, or are they made? With Chap, the answer is a little of both.
Chap’s Biological Edge
He’s a Belgian Malinois, a breed renowned for its intelligence, trainability, and naturally sensitive smell. What sets Chap apart from traditional methods (and even other mold dogs) is his biological edge:
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He has 300 million scent receptors vs. our 6 million.
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40% of his brain is dedicated to smell processing.
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He can detect odors at parts per trillion, which is like finding one drop in 20 Olympic-sized pools.
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He can tell mold odors from pet dander, cleaners, or food smells with pinpoint accuracy.
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He detects active mold, dead mold, mycotoxins, and Actinomycetes behind walls and under floors.
Chap’s Training
We then took Chap’s innate gift and fine-tuned it by sending him to Mold Detection School, where he learned from Matt Skogan, the owner of Ironheart Performance Working Dogs, who has three decades of experience in dog training and mold detection.
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Chap has been trained to spot mold just about anywhere inside a home or workplace. Customers who hire Chap and the mold inspection dog services team will benefit from fast, non-invasive detection of potentially dangerous mold — even behind walls and floors where tests can't reach.
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Chap has an outstanding track record of success and is fast, reliable, and effective. He uncovers hidden mold that couldn’t be detected any other way. He also has a calm, reassuring presence on-site, which makes him a real asset during tense times.
Sure, you can hire a mold dog elsewhere. But if they aren’t backed by a seasoned mold assessor, you’ll still have to bring in another expert to confirm findings, assess the damage, and plan next steps. Chap is part of a certified mold assessment and remediation team, and that’s a big deal.
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With Chap and our team, you get everything in one visit: real answers, actionable next steps, and expert guidance from start to finish.
Where Chap Works
How Our Mold Dog Inspection Process Works
It’s easy to get stressed out and overwhelmed when you’re worried about mold on your premises. Fortunately, the mold inspection process is easy when you’re working with Chap — and you don’t need to do any prep before our visit. In fact, it’s a good idea to keep your premises in their normal state so Chap and team can get an accurate read on mold issues.
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A typical visit lasts around two hours but may extend to a few hours, as we’re not there to just run a dog. We’re there to find the mold in your house and help you develop a plan to remove it.
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Here’s how the process goes and what you can expect.
1. Reach Out to Schedule Your Inspection
Get in touch! You can do this through the intake form on our website, or you can pick up the phone and give us a call.
2. Initial Walkthrough and Mold Assessment
We arrive at your location and examine your house through the eyes of a seasoned mold assessor. During our walkthrough, we engage with the homeowner, asking various questions in each room. We also prepare each room to give Chap the best opportunity to detect hidden mold. Chap thoroughly sniffs the premises and identifies any areas that contain mold.
3. Verifying and Flagging Problem Areas
The team flags the areas that we found as assessors and what Chap identifies and, if necessary, performs a second test to confirm the mold.
4. Get a Full Mold Report
We will combine the mold samples identified by our assessors with the mold samples Chap finds. This way, you’ll get a comprehensive overview of the mold situation in your home, covering areas that we may have missed as well as those the dog detected.
5. Identification of “Low-Hanging Fruit”
We’ll first introduce you to the type of mold we refer to as “low-hanging fruit.” This is the mold you can safely remove on your own. To help you with this, we’ll provide videos that guide you through the process.
6. Professional Recommendations
We’ll also identify areas of concern that may require professional removal. As Utah’s premier experts in mold remediation, we can give you an estimate for this service.
7. Independent Testing for Your Peace of Mind
Please note that, while we specialize in finding and remediating mold, we do not conduct our own testing to verify our work. Instead, we suggest hiring a third-party inspector to confirm that the job was done correctly.
No Put-Backs — Here’s Why
We don’t put anything back that we’ve removed. This practice is to help you understand that our removal recommendations are based on necessity, not an interest in doing additional work by putting things back.
8. Additional Testing (Optional)
The team will take samples and conduct further testing if desired. Again, this is optional; Chap has already detected the mold.
9. Final Clearance and Mold-Free Certification
Once the mold has been mitigated, we help you find a third party to conduct an unbiased PRV (Post-Remediation Valuation) and issue an “all-clear” report that validates our work. Congratulations! Your premises are now officially mold-free.
Who Needs Mold Dog Detection in Utah?
Most people could probably benefit from Chap’s mold dog detection at some point. After all, undetected mold can cause lasting health issues and structural problems in your building. Mold dog inspection in Utah can correct these issues before they get serious.
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The best times to call Chap, the mold sniffing dog, include:
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When you suspect mold but can’t see it.
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In this case, you’ll most likely need professional help pinpointing which areas need remediation. Air tests alone won't do it.
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When you, or someone you live with, has special health concerns.
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While mold is a health concern for everyone, it can cause additional complications for people with allergies or asthma. Doctors are finally starting to understand that mold can cause many issues in our bodies, which is why many doctors will now have you check for mold before you start detox protocols. If you or someone you live with has health concerns, it’s a good idea to check for mold.
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When you’re renting out or selling your property.
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As a landlord, you’re responsible for keeping the premises safe and mold-free. Likewise, if you’re selling your property, inspecting for mold is in your best interest.
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If you’ve recently experienced flooding or leaks.
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These events can cause hidden mold behind the walls or under the floors. Don’t leave it up to guesswork; call in the experts.
Why Utah Homeowners Trust Vital Utah
People across Utah, from Salt Lake City to Ogden, trust Chap, the mold-detecting dog from Vital Utah, to protect them from hidden mold. They know that Chap and the team have unbeatable accuracy when it comes to mold detection and appreciate the team’s dedicated customer service and follow-up support.
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Customers call in Chap when they smell mold or someone in their household has a mold-related illness. One customer, for example, said that his son was waking up with a headache every day. Chap sniffed out a hidden source of mold, which we believe was causing those headaches, and the team quickly resolved that issue.​
Why Chap and Vital Home Solutions Are The Real Deal
Decades of experience in mold, not just running a detection dog.
Contact us today to schedule a mold inspection using Chap, our highly-trained mold detection dog. Protect your property and health with the best tools in the industry!