Nik and Alivia Stophel have a passion for helping people breathe cleaner, safer air. After walking through their own battle with hidden mold and the health challenges it caused, they discovered just how hard it is to find professionals who truly get to the source of the mold problem and who prioritize health over quick fixes.
They documented their mold journey on @nikandliv.diy to their 4+ million followers and received thousands of messages from families, homeowners, and health-conscious individuals who resonated with their story and were going through the same thing.
What started as a personal mission quickly became something bigger. The overwhelming response made it clear: people need trusted, thorough mold inspections that go beyond the surface and find real solutions. That’s why they launched Pure Home—a mold and air quality inspection company built on firsthand experience, backed by professional training, and driven by the belief that every family deserves to breathe clean, safe air.
Because what you breathe matters.
Our Full Home Inspection,
What To Expect
A Pure Home inspection is more than just testing—it’s a process designed to uncover hidden mold and problems that truly impact your indoor air quality. In this video, we show you our complete inspection process from start to finish, and share how we became passionate about helping others with mold. You’ll see how we approach each home with precision, transparency, and purpose—so you can make confident, informed decisions about your space.
Our Services
Every Pure Home inspection begins with a whole-home, real-time air quality scan using the state-of-the-art InstaScope V4. We move room by room throughout the home, instantly detecting airborne mold, bacteria, VOCs, and other particulate pollutants. This allows us to identify patterns and potential problem areas early, guiding the rest of the inspection with real data rather than assumptions.
We then conduct a detailed evaluation of the exterior of the home, assessing drainage, grading, siding, rooflines, windows, penetrations, and other exterior conditions where water intrusion may originate and impact interior environments.
Next, all HVAC air handlers are thoroughly inspected. We use smoke to reveal penetrations into the system and how attic or garage air makes its way into your home. We open each air handler for analysis, including the blower assembly, evaporator coils, drain pans, and surrounding components. Because mechanical systems play a major role in air movement, we evaluate airflow, moisture conditions, and cleanliness to identify contributors to airborne contamination.
The interior inspection follows a structured, top-to-bottom approach. We begin in the attic, assessing ventilation, insulation, roof penetrations, moisture conditions, and any signs of microbial growth or past water intrusion. We then move through the upper levels of the home, followed by the main living areas and lower levels, inspecting every accessible space including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, closets, and utility areas.
Special attention is given to high-risk zones such as under all vanities and sinks, inside cabinets, around plumbing penetrations, and behind shower and tub walls where moisture intrusion commonly occurs. When conditions suggest hidden moisture or building envelope concerns, we investigate inside wall cavities using both non-invasive and targeted invasive diagnostic methods to identify elevated moisture levels and potential microbial growth. When drywall removal is necessary, we use our own HEPA vacuum during cutting to minimize dust and reduce exposure risk.
We conclude the inspection in the crawlspace or basement, where we assess moisture levels, vapor barriers, air infiltration gaps, plumbing, and structural components. Because these areas often act as a reservoir for moisture and airborne contaminants, they are evaluated last to understand how they may be impacting the rest of the home.
Throughout the inspection, we utilize professional-grade instrumentation—including moisture meters, thermal imaging cameras, and hygrometers—to identify conditions that support mold growth. When further identification is warranted, targeted swab and tape-lift samples are collected to determine specific mold genus and support precise remediation planning.
Following the inspection, you receive an extremely detailed, easy-to-understand report outlining our findings, supported by data, photos, and observations. The report includes clear, customized protocols addressing remediation needs, HVAC and mechanical considerations, moisture management, and long-term air quality improvement strategies. This process delivers one of the most advanced, thorough, and informative mold and air quality assessments available.
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