Meet Ernie — Savannah’s Mold Detection Dog
Savannah’s first trained mold detection dog working alongside professional building science assessment to help locate hidden moisture and mold concerns in homes and buildings.Serving Savannah, Tybee Island, Hilton Head, and coastal Georgia.
✓Professional Building Science Assessment ✓ Advanced Moisture Diagnostics ✓Canine Detection Screening
Backed by Breathe Bright Healthy Home Solutions
Hidden Mold Problems Are Often Difficult to Find
Many moisture and mold problems develop in areas that are not visible during a typical inspection.
Hidden issues often occur inside:
- wall cavities
- subfloors
- ceiling spaces
- HVAC systems
- behind cabinets and built-ins
In humid coastal environments like Savannah, moisture problems can develop slowly and remain hidden for long periods of time.
A trained detection dog can help narrow potential areas of concern more quickly, allowing a more targeted investigation.
Why Use a Mold Detection Dog?
Detection dogs are capable of identifying extremely small scent signatures associated with mold growth.
When paired with professional building science diagnostics, this approach can help:
- narrow hidden areas of concern
- reduce unnecessary exploratory demolition
- guide targeted moisture investigation
- improve the efficiency of the inspection process
Important Note:
A trained mold detection dog alerts to areas that may warrant further investigation. Additional evaluation may be recommended depending on the situation.
How the Screening Process Works
Step 1 – Initial Consultation
We discuss the history of the property, including odors, water events, leaks, flooding, or previous remediation.
Step 2 – Canine Screening
Ernie conducts a systematic screening of the home or building to identify potential areas of interest.
Step 3 – Targeted Evaluation
Areas identified during the screening may be further evaluated using professional moisture detection and building science diagnostics.
Step 4 – Clear Next Steps
You receive guidance on whether repairs, remediation, or further investigation may be appropriate.
Situations Where Canine Screening Can Help
This service is commonly requested for:
- unexplained musty odors
- suspected hidden moisture problems
- homes that have experienced flooding
- post-remediation follow-up
- recurring health concerns within a home
- real estate situations involving hidden issues
- difficult investigations where the source of a problem is unclear
Meet Ernie
Ernie is a trained mold detection dog working alongside Breathe Bright Healthy Home Solutions.
His role is to help identify hidden areas of concern that may deserve closer evaluation.
When combined with professional building diagnostics and moisture investigation techniques, canine screening can help make complex environmental investigations more targeted and efficient.