VETERAN-OWNED ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE • TDLR LAB #1050 • MAC #1544 • MRC #1611

Where Science Meets Certainty.

Accredited environmental testing, mold & lead inspections, and certified restoration across the Texas Gulf Coast. We help homeowners and property leaders uncover hidden hazards with zero guesswork and 24-hour in-house lab certainty.

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✓ Unbiased Science & Legal TDI Form MDR-1 Clearance ✓ Same-Day & 24-Hour In-House Lab Results ✓ Serving Houston, Galveston & the Gulf Coast
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What Do You Need Help With Today?

Choose your situation below and we’ll connect you directly with the right environmental specialist, laboratory service, or 24/7 emergency response team.

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Visible Mold, Musty Odors, or Health Symptoms

Worried about indoor air quality or hidden mold? We provide unbiased, state-licensed inspections, safe HEPA remediation, and legal TDI Form MDR-1 clearance.

  • Licensed Mold Inspection (MAC #1544)
  • Safe HEPA Containment (MRC #1611)
  • Official Texas TDI Form MDR-1 Sign-Off
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Active Water Leak, Pipe Burst, or Flooding

Dealing with sudden water intrusion or storm flooding? Our rapid-response crew extracts standing water and dries your structure before mold can take hold.

  • Under 60-Minute Gulf Coast Response
  • Industrial Structural Drying (IICRC S500)
  • Insurance-Ready Moisture Logs
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Commercial & Lender Due Diligence

Buying, financing, or leasing commercial real estate? Get fast, bank-ready ASTM E1527-21 Phase I & II ESAs, asbestos surveys, and lead risk assessments.

  • ASTM E1527-21 Phase I/II ESAs
  • Lead & Asbestos Compliance Audits
  • 100% Conflict-Free Reporting
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Fast Lab Analysis & Mail-In Testing Kits

Need accredited laboratory testing or a DIY sample kit? Our TDLR LAB #1050 microbiology lab delivers accurate spore counts with 24-hour turnaround.

  • TDLR Lab #1050 Accredited
  • 24-Hour Turnaround Available
  • Easy Mail-In Home & Pro Kits
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30-SECOND HUMAN DECISION GUIDE • TEXAS STATUTORY COMPLIANCE

Not Sure Which Service You Actually Need? Select Your Situation Below:

INSTANT RECOMMENDATION
TDLR MAC #1544 • LAB #1050 24-Hour In-House Lab Results

Recommended: Licensed Mold Assessment & Thermal Moisture Mapping

Before anyone cuts into your drywall, Texas law (16 TAC § 78.54) protects you with an independent scientific inspection. We scan ceilings and walls with FLIR thermal cameras, measure sub-surface moisture, and analyze air/swab samples in our Texas City lab.

Why This Protects You: Under Texas conflict-of-interest law, the company that tests your property cannot legally profit from the demolition contract on regulated projects (≥ 25 sq. ft.). You get 100% unbiased facts.
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Normal Visual Inspection View - Clean Drywall Surface FLIR Thermal Radiometry Moisture X-Ray - Sub-Drywall Anomaly Detected
Standard Visual Inspection: Wall Surface Appears Clean & Dry
PRECISION DIAGNOSTICS • VETERAN-LED INTEGRITY

Most Inspectors Guess. We Measure.

When your family’s health or commercial property is on the line, visual checklists aren’t enough. Combining non-invasive FLIR thermal radiometry with our own state-accredited microbiology lab (TDLR LAB #1050), we find hidden moisture and biological hazards behind walls—giving you clear, honest answers and legally defensible solutions.

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FLIR Thermal Imaging Finds hidden leaks without tearing into walls
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In-House Lab #1050 24-hour spore & air quality analysis
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ASTM E1527-21 ESAs Lender-ready commercial due diligence
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TDI Form MDR-1 Clearance Official Texas insurance & legal sign-off
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Step 01

Non-Invasive On-Site Inspection

A state-licensed Texas scientist inspects your property using FLIR infrared thermography, deep moisture mapping, and calibrated air/surface sampling—with zero damage to your walls.

Step 02

24-Hour In-House Lab Analysis

Your samples go directly to our Texas City microbiology laboratory (TDLR LAB #1050). No out-of-state shipping delays or third-party lab markups—just fast, accurate data.

Step 03

Clear Action Plan & Legal Clearance

You receive an easy-to-understand report, conflict-free remediation protocol, or your official Texas Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation (TDI Form MDR-1) for insurance and real estate peace of mind.

LIVE FIELD FOOTAGE • NON-INVASIVE CEILING MOISTURE SCAN
WATCH US WORK • ZERO WALL DAMAGE

See How We Detect Hidden Moisture Above Ceilings in Seconds

A ceiling stain or musty A/C vent doesn’t mean you have to guess—or let a contractor tear down your drywall. Watch our licensed inspector use calibrated deep-sensing instrumentation to pinpoint hidden roof and HVAC condensation with millimeter precision.

Digital moisture meter reading 91.2% saturation on ceiling drywall
91.2% Sub-Surface Moisture Pinpointed Click image to enlarge digital hygrometer & Air-O-Cell evidence
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HOW WE HELP PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY • THREE LICENSED DIVISIONS

Comprehensive Environmental Protection Under One Roof

Whether you are a homeowner worried about indoor air quality, a property manager facing water damage, or an investor closing a commercial acquisition, our state-licensed teams guide you every step of the way.

PILLAR 01 • CONSULTING TDLR MAC #1544
Diagnostic Thermal Infrared Camera Inspection on Wall

Environmental Consulting & Inspections

Unbiased, conflict-free mold assessments, lead-based paint inspections, and commercial Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments backed by clear remediation protocols.

Mold Assessment Lead Inspection Phase I ESA Phase II ESA Environmental Techs
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PILLAR 02 • RESTORATION TDLR MRC #1611
Certified Restoration Specialist Inside HEPA Containment Chamber

Water Damage & Mold Restoration

24/7 emergency water extraction, structural drying, and hospital-grade negative-air mold remediation performed strictly to ANSI/IICRC S500 and S520 standards.

Water Damage Restoration Mold Remediation
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PILLAR 03 • LABORATORY TDLR LAB #1050
Olympus BX51 Research Microscope Analyzing Air-O-Cell Bioaerosol Cassette in Laboratory

State-Accredited Microbiology Laboratory

Direct in-house microscopy and fungal spore quantification under TDLR LAB #1050. No third-party shipping delays—get accurate, easy-to-read lab reports in 24 hours.

AIHA EMLAP Lab Mold Analysis Lab
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DIRECT LAB TESTING • HOME & PRO KITS SHIPS NATIONWIDE

Mold Test Direct — Mail-In Lab Sampling Kits

Want lab-certified answers right away? Order our professional surface swab and air cassette kits online, collect your sample in minutes, and receive a full TDLR LAB #1050 microbiology report.

Order Home & Pro Test Kits Electronic Chain of Custody (eCoC)
Envirogyn Labs Mold Test Direct Kit with Sterile Surface Swab and Bioaerosol Cassette
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RADICAL TRANSPARENCY • SEE WHAT YOU ACTUALLY RECEIVE

Inside Your Envirogyn Scientific Deliverables

Most homeowners and buyers have never seen a real state-accredited laboratory report, an unbiased remediation blueprint, or an official Texas Form MDR-1 certificate. Explore our actual deliverables below before you book.

TDLR LAB #1050 • ASTM D7391 MICROSCOPY

Certificate of Microbiological Analysis (Spore Trap & Surface)

24-HR / 3-HR STAT
Sample Location Dominant Fungal Genera Identified Raw Count Concentration (Spores/m³) Clinical Interpretation
01. Outdoor Baseline
Front Porch Control		 Cladosporium, Basidiospores 51 680 / m³ Normal Ambient Baseline
02. Master Bedroom
Breathing Zone (HVAC Supply)		 Aspergillus / Penicillium, Stachybotrys chartarum 1,065 14,200 / m³ Active Amplification Detected
03. Children’s Nursery
Center Room Breathing Zone		 Cladosporium 24 320 / m³ Clean • Below Outdoor Baseline
Reviewed & Certified By: Dr. Charles Lehnhoff, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM #25407471 • Laboratory Director
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WHY THIS REPORT PROTECTS YOUR FAMILY

Hospital-Grade Pathology Instead of Guesswork

Every air cassette and surface swab is analyzed right here in our Texas City microbiology lab under 400x–1000x optical microscopy by an ASCP Board-Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist.

  • Indoor vs. Outdoor Control Comparison: We always compare your indoor rooms against a fresh outdoor baseline so you know immediately whether spores are growing inside your walls.
  • Toxigenic Species Identification: Clearly distinguishes everyday outdoor pollen/spores from water-damage indicator molds like Stachybotrys chartarum and Chaetomium.
  • Plain-English Summary Included: You don’t need a science degree to read our reports—we walk you through every number by phone and in writing.
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CONSUMER PROTECTION GUIDE • KNOW THE DIFFERENCE

Why Families & Commercial Leaders Choose Envirogyn

Beware of “free mold inspections” offered by demolition contractors who profit from scaring you into a $15,000 tear-out. See how our board-certified clinical laboratory and Texas statutory firewall protect your health and wallet.

What Matters Most to You ✓ GOLD STANDARD Envirogyn Scientific Guardianship TDLR LAB #1050 • MAC #1544 • MRC #1611 “Free Inspection” Mold Contractors Commission-Driven Demolition Salesmen General Mail-Order Inspectors Weekend Certificate • Outsourced Labs
Conflict-of-Interest Protection Can you trust the recommendation? ✓ 100% Unbiased Statutory Firewall. Under Texas Chapter 78, we never profit from inflating your remediation scope. × Severe Conflict of Interest. Uses “free” inspections as a sales pitch to sell expensive demolition. ∼ Independent, but often lacks forensic engineering depth to write precise scopes.
Who Analyzes Your Samples? Scientific credentials & accuracy ✓ Dr. Charles Lehnhoff, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM. Hospital-grade clinical pathologist & U.S. Army Veteran. × Commissioned estimator with no microbiology or clinical pathology training. × Mailed out of state to assembly-line clearinghouse technicians.
Laboratory Turnaround Time How fast do you get answers? ✓ Same-Day / 24-Hour In-House Lab (#1050). 3-Hour STAT rush available for real estate closings & emergencies. × Often skips lab testing entirely or takes 5–7 business days via FedEx. × 3 to 7 business days waiting on third-party mail-order shipping.
Detection Without Wall Damage Do they cut holes to find leaks? ✓ Non-Invasive FLIR Thermal & Dielectric Mapping. Pinpoints hidden moisture behind walls with zero damage. × Quickly pushes to rip out drywall and cabinets before testing. ∼ Basic handheld moisture meter; rarely includes full building-envelope psychrometrics.
Texas Insurance & Resale Protection Official TDI Form MDR-1 eligibility ✓ Full Legal Sign-Off (Form MDR-1) backed by chain-of-custody laboratory data and TREC #23070 expertise. × Cannot legally issue the Mold Assessment Consultant clearance sign-off on their own job. ∼ Delayed clearance sign-off due to out-of-state lab turnaround.
KNOW WHO IS ENTERING YOUR HOME • VETERAN-LED & SCIENTIST-OWNED

Led by Real Texas Scientists & Military Veterans

When you invite Envirogyn into your home or commercial facility, we don’t send commissioned salespeople. You work directly with board-certified clinical scientists and U.S. military veterans dedicated to protecting your health.

Dr. Charles Lehnhoff, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM - Founder and Chief Science Officer of Envirogyn ★ U.S. Army Combat Engineer Veteran
FOUNDER • CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER • LAB DIRECTOR

Dr. Charles Lehnhoff, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM

“I founded Envirogyn because families and property owners deserve hospital-grade truth—not scare tactics. Every sample that enters our laboratory is analyzed with the same clinical rigor we use in medical pathology.”

ASCP Board-Certified #25407471 TDLR Lab Director #1050 TDLR MAC #1544 • MRC #1611 TREC Inspector #23070
Brett Bray - U.S. Coast Guard Veteran and Director of Field Operations at Envirogyn ★ U.S. Coast Guard Veteran
DIRECTOR OF FIELD OPERATIONS & ENVIRONMENTAL DUE DILIGENCE

Brett Bray

“Whether we are responding to a midnight water loss, inspecting a newborn’s nursery, or conducting a commercial Phase I/II ESA, our mission is simple: show up on time, protect the structure, and leave you with complete peace of mind.”

ASTM E1527-21 / E1903 Due Diligence DSHS Lead Firm #2071399 ANSI/IICRC S500 & S520 Containment

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GOOGLE BUSINESS PROFILE • 5.0 STAR CLIENT RATING

Trusted by Texas Families & Property Leaders

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“Envirogyn found moisture behind my walls that three other inspectors missed. Their thermal tech is the real deal.”
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Galveston West End Homeowner
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“In commercial acquisitions, environmental contingencies can kill transactions. Envirogyn completed our Phase I ESA in 48 hours. Military precision.”
Mark T. - Houston Commercial Client
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Houston Commercial Acquisition
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“Following a catastrophic pipe burst at our facility, Envirogyn mobilized in 45 minutes. Containment, drying, and lab clearance in under 24 hours.”
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Google Business Profile 5.0 Star Verified Review - Coastal Residential Homeowner
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“Envirogyn found moisture behind my walls that three other inspectors missed. Their thermal tech is the real deal.”
CLIENT: James R.
LOCATION: GALVESTON WEST END
STATUS: VERIFIED CLIENT
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Common Questions & Honest Answers (FAQ)

Clear, straightforward answers about mold inspections, laboratory testing, Texas conflict-of-interest laws, and insurance claims.

UNBIASED ETHICS Do you perform both the mold inspection and the remediation?

We hold all three state master licenses with TDLR (LAB #1050, MAC #1544, MRC #1611), and we strictly protect you from conflicts of interest. Under Texas consumer protection law (Texas Occupations Code § 1958.155 & 16 TAC § 78.54), a single company cannot perform both the mold assessment and the remediation on the same regulated project so that your Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation (TDI Form MDR-1) remains 100% independent and valid.

Depending on what you need, we serve either as your independent licensed Mold Assessment Consultant (MAC #1544) with in-house laboratory clearance (LAB #1050), or as your licensed Remediation Contractor (MRC #1611) when you already have an independent assessment protocol. You never have to worry about inflated scopes or conflicts of interest.

TEXAS CONSUMER PROTECTION • TDLR LAB #1050 • MAC #1544 • MRC #1611 • TDI FORM MDR-1
LABORATORY SPEED Why does having an in-house microbiology laboratory matter for me?

Faster answers and unbroken chain of custody. Most inspectors mail your air and surface samples to out-of-town third-party labs, leaving you waiting days for results. Because we operate our own state-licensed laboratory (TDLR LAB #1050), we analyze samples directly in-house—typically delivering clear, accurate reports 24 to 48 hours faster than the industry standard.

IN-HOUSE ACCREDITATION • TDLR LAB #1050 • SAME-DAY & 24-HOUR TURNAROUND
FULL TESTING SCOPE Do you also inspect for lead, asbestos, and commercial Phase I ESAs?

Yes, we do. Beyond mold and indoor air quality, our scientists and inspectors are licensed and equipped for Lead-Based Paint Inspections (DSHS #2071399), Asbestos Surveys, and Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM E1527-21) for residential, commercial, and municipal properties.

COMPLIANCE STANDARDS • DSHS LEAD #2071399 • AHERA • ASTM E1527-21 (PHASE I ESA)
INSURANCE SUPPORT Can your reports help with my homeowner or commercial insurance claim?

Absolutely. Insurance adjusters require exact moisture logs, psychrometric readings, accredited lab data, and official Texas TDI Form MDR-1 documentation. We prepare clear, comprehensive, court-defensible reports that give your adjuster everything needed to process your claim smoothly.

INSURANCE DOCUMENTATION • IICRC S500 / S520 LOGS • TDI FORM MDR-1
HIDDEN MOISTURE I smell a musty odor or had a leak, but I don’t see mold. Should I still get an inspection?

Yes—catching hidden moisture early saves thousands in repairs. Mold often grows quietly inside wall cavities, under flooring, or inside HVAC ductwork long before it becomes visible on paint. Our non-invasive FLIR thermal imaging and air quality sampling pinpoint hidden problems without damaging your walls.

NON-INVASIVE DIAGNOSTICS • FLIR THERMAL IMAGING • DEEP MOISTURE MAPPING
24/7 GULF COAST SUPPORT • VETERAN-LED ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERTS

Protect Your Property With Scientific Certainty.

Have questions about a musty odor, water leak, home purchase, or commercial Phase I ESA? Speak directly with a licensed Texas environmental specialist today—no pressure, no scare tactics, just honest science.

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