Hamilton lab · Serving all of New Zealand

Mould testing you can understand

We are a specialist mould laboratory in Hamilton. Post us a sample from anywhere in New Zealand, or book an on-site mould assessment. Every report explains what we found, what it means and what to do next.

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  • 3 daysfor lab results
  • NZ-widesamples by courier
  • ASTMinternational test methods

What we do

Mould testing, mould assessments and workplace hygiene

Lab Testing

Post us a tape lift, swab or air sample. Our McCrone-trained analysts identify the mould under the microscope, in our own Hamilton lab.

  • Which moulds are present
  • How much of each
  • What it means, in plain English
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Mould Assessments

We visit the property, test the air and surfaces, and find the moisture that is feeding the mould. For homeowners, tenants, landlords and insurers.

  • Air and surface sampling
  • Moisture readings to find the source
  • A written report with next steps
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Occupational Hygiene

Our MAIOH-qualified hygienists measure what workers are exposed to and compare it with WorkSafe's exposure standards.

  • Noise, dust, lead and welding fume
  • Workplace air quality and VOCs
  • Reports to AS/NZS standards
See workplace services

New Fire residue testing: soot, ash and char on surfaces and in the air, after a house fire, a fire next door or wildfire smoke. How it works →

  • McCrone-trained analysts
  • MAIOH-qualified hygienists
  • ASTM D7658 / D7391 methods
  • ISO 9001 · 14001 · 45001 certified
  • 3 business days for lab results

How it works

Two ways to test for mould

Take a sample yourself and post it to us, or have an assessor visit. Either way, the samples are analysed in our lab and you get the same clear report.

Post a sample

Send a sample from anywhere in NZ

  1. 1

    Order a kit

    We send out tape lifts, swabs or air cassettes the same day. For a single patch, your own clear tape works too.

  2. 2

    Take the sample

    Follow our one-page guide. It takes about five minutes and needs no special equipment.

  3. 3

    Courier it to us

    Send it overnight to our Hamilton lab with the sample form.

  4. 4

    Get your report

    Within 3 business days: which moulds we found, how much, and what it means.

Book a visit

A mould assessment at your property

  1. 1

    Tell us what's happening

    Send a short enquiry. We'll call to talk it through and usually send a fixed-fee quote the same day.

  2. 2

    Site visit

    Our own team covers Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Auckland. Elsewhere, a trusted assessor from our network visits.

  3. 3

    Lab analysis

    Every sample comes back to our Hamilton lab, whoever takes it.

  4. 4

    Report and advice

    A written report explaining what we found, what it means and what to do next.

Where we work

Mould testing anywhere in New Zealand

You can courier a sample to our lab from anywhere in the country, from Cape Reinga to Bluff. Our own team carries out on-site assessments in Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Auckland. Elsewhere, a trusted assessor from our network visits and sends the samples to us, so you get the same report wherever you live.

Auckland · Hamilton · Tauranga · Wellington · Christchurch · Dunedin · and everywhere in between

Talk to us about your region

From the lab

Mould guides from our lab

All insights
Aspergillus spores under microscopy at Scaada NZ laboratory

Mould types

Types of mould found in New Zealand homes

Aspergillus, Penicillium, Cladosporium and Stachybotrys: what each one tells you about the moisture in your home.

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Mould tape-lift slide under laboratory analysis at Scaada NZ

Buying a home

What a mould assessment finds that a building inspection misses

Real cases from pre-purchase inspections: decayed subfloor timber, failed damp-proof membranes and water damage hidden under carpet.

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Stachybotrys spores (black mould) under microscopy at Scaada NZ laboratory

Health

Mould and your health

The common symptoms, who is most sensitive to mould, and when to talk to your GP.

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Get in touch

Not sure which you need?

Tell us what you're seeing and we'll recommend the simplest option, whether that's posting a sample or booking a visit. Lab tests start at $150 + GST, and we usually quote anything else the same day. See our prices.

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