Accurate Mold Testing

"30 Years Mold Abatement & Remediation Experience"

Brad Ashton

MICRO CMI 

Specialties: Mold Inspection and Testing, Construction, Home Remodel & Restoration, Mold Specialist

In addition to his training and education as a Micro Certified mold inspector, Brad also has an understanding of the construction trade, real estate sales and inspections. He is well respected for his honesty, professionalism, and commitment to protecting the health and well being of the occupants.

Brad was personally trained by Jim Hartley through consulting oversight and mold testing experience for real estate agents, tenants, landlords, property management, and home owners. Jim retired after 40 years in this trade, but continues to assist Brad by consulting on difficult cases, and at times accompanies him on the job site to provide an extra wealth of information.

Brad brings experience in providing customer service for business owners and management in Portland and Central Oregon. During his 30 years in Route Sales he held some of the highest scores in satisfaction internationally, attracting attention from one of the seven business owners of American Linen, who offered him a position in Australia. As a long time resident in Oregon, Brad has maintained good relationships within the business community. When he's not on a job site, you can find him on projects helping others, reading, fishing, and enjoying the great outdoors with his family and friends.

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Jim Hartley

MICRO CMI, CMRC

Specialties: Professional Mold Investigation, Abatement, Remediation, Restoration, Real Estate Consultant

A respected and certified mold expert since 1979, Jim Hartley possesses a wealth of experience that spans from inspection to complete mold remediation for residential and commercial buildings. He has provided services in the Portland area, Central Oregon as well as on the Oregon Coast. In addition to an extensive knowledge as a general contractor and Mold contractor, Jim has experience in representing owners and renters, and he prepares reports for real estate sales.

Jim is well respected among his peers for his deep expertise, unwavering professionalism, commitment to serving and protecting the health and well being of the occupants, and his dedication to staying informed on current mold findings. As a long time resident in Portland and Central Oregon, Jim has formed a long list of business relationships within the community who still call on him for services today. As a semi-retired business owner, he sold the physically demanding part of Accurate Mold Remediation to his personally trained and trusted subcontractors (now Accurate Mold Restoration), keeping the testing and inspection portion. In 2023 Jim retired after 40 years in this trade, but continues to assist Brad by consulting on difficult cases. Today, you will find Jim reading, fishing, and enjoying the coast with his wife Pat, and their little dog Carlie.

Knowledge & Experience You Can Trust

MICRO Certified Mold Inspector

As nationally recognized MICRO Certified Mold Inspectors, we are qualified to analyze your structure for the presence of mold contamination. The mold inspection itself is a thorough mold investigation of a structure to determine its current condition relative to the possibility of fungal contamination. Not all contractors or flood companies are educated or experienced in mold. A CMI inspector knows:

The factors that influence indoor air quality (a.k.a. "IAQ")
What mold is and how it grows
The structural and health problems associated with mold
The various sources of moisture intrusion
The assessment process
The equipment used in the assessment process
How to take mold samples
How to interpret laboratory results
How to create a written report from their findings

Continued Education:

MICRO Mold Assessment
Toxic Mold Solutions
MICRO Inspection Project
EPA education
OSHA education
Developments & changes in mold procedures
Sample Project education
Flood Water Damage
Mold Assessment
Test for Black Mold
Mold Abatement
Toxic Mold Solutions
Mold Remediation
Mold Removal Services
Mold Restoration

Code of Ethics

Our clients look to us to provide expert mold testing and mold investigation facts that may have a significant impact on their health and/or financial welfare. As Certified mold professionals we strive to:

Place the public's interest above our own
Recognize that the health and well-being of building occupants is the primary goal of every inspection and remediation project we do
Conduct ourselves in a professional manner
Perform services that are within our scope of expertise
Maintain client confidentiality
Provide clear, reasonable and efficient advice
Promote the financial best interests of the client
Uphold, maintain, and improve the integrity, reputation and practices of our profession

MCI - Micro Certified Inspector

"As a leader in mold inspection education MICRO believes that honesty, integrity and courtesy form the basis of the inspector's ethical conduct. To that end MICRO espouses the Code of Ethics for all its clients and members." - Micro

Accurate Mold Testing LLC professionals are educated and experienced MICRO Certified Mold Inspectors and environmental consultants in Oregon. We provide honest and reliable mold Inspection and testing reports through a nationally recognized environmental microbiology laboratory. Our 30 years experience in mold abatement, remediation and restoration helps us identify toxic mold and implement cost effective solutions. We are licensed and registered with the nationally recognized Mold Inspection and Remediation Industry.

Certified & Registered Mold Professionals