Ohio's Only Certified Mold Detection Canines
Know What's Hiding in Your Home
Iron Dog combines certified canine scent detection with professional mold inspection to find problems that visual inspections miss — behind walls, under floors, and in the spaces you can’t see.
97% Accuracy
Significantly outperforms visual inspection alone
Hidden Mold Found
Behind walls, under floors, in concealed areas
What is a Mold Inspection?
A mold inspection is a thorough evaluation of your home or building to identify the presence, location, and extent of mold growth. At Iron Dog, we take it further. Our inspections are led by Blaze — Ohio’s best certified mold detection dog — backed by a licensed professional evaluation of moisture sources, building materials, and environmental conditions.
Mold can begin growing within 24–48 hours after a water event. It often grows where you can’t see it: inside wall cavities, beneath flooring, above ceiling tiles, and in HVAC systems. By the time visible mold appears, the problem is often already widespread.
Mold dogs are trained to detect the scent of 18 types of toxic mold. A mechanical device can tell you that mold is somewhere in a room. A well-trained dog can tell you exactly where it is.
Iron Dog is the only mold inspection company in Ohio with a certified mold detection dog. Blaze, our Lab/Shepherd mix, was trained at the Florida Canine Academy and detects mold with 97% accuracy, significantly outperforming visual inspection alone.
Who Should Get a Mold Inspection?
Home Buyers: Protect your investment before closing. A canine inspection catches what visual inspections miss.
Current Homeowners: If you suspect mold or are experiencing unexplained health symptoms, a mold inspection can help determine whether your environment is a factor.
Post-Water Event: Flooding, roof leaks, burst pipes. Mold can establish itself fast. Early detection limits damage and cost.
Landlords & Property Managers: Protect your tenants and your property. Stay ahead of liability with regular evaluations.
Sick Building Syndrome: If occupants are experiencing health effects linked to time spent in a specific building, hidden mold is often a contributing factor. We can help find the source.
Sick Building Syndrome
If you or your family members feel consistently better when you leave your home, if you have better sleep, fewer headaches, and less congestion, hidden mold may be a factor. Sick Building Syndrome refers to health symptoms that appear linked to time spent in a specific building, often caused by poor air quality or concealed mold growth.
It’s one of the harder problems to diagnose precisely because the symptoms mimic so many other conditions. A canine mold inspection is one of the most effective ways to determine whether your indoor environment is the source.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need to come to my home for a quote?
Yes. Every situation is unique. We need one of our certified mold inspectors to evaluate your specific circumstances before we can recommend a course of action or provide pricing.
Do I need to leave my home during the inspection?
No. A mold inspection is non-invasive. Blaze and our inspector will walk through your home, identify areas of concern, and provide you with a full report.
What happens if mold is found?
If mold is detected, we will walk you through the findings and recommend next steps, which may include mold testing and sampling, mold remediation, or both. Iron Dog handles all of it.