Enviro Wrapped
Looking back at our 2025 inspection statistics isn’t quite as fun as scrolling through Spotify Wrapped or Strava stats, but it’s incredibly insightful for us as a company. Reviewing the data helps us understand how customer concerns are changing and how needs are being addressed across southern Idaho.
With Idaho’s housing market constantly evolving and awareness around personal health continuing to grow, more families are paying closer attention to mold and other indoor air quality issues when buying or living in a home. Whether you’re looking for a new home in 2026 or continuing to invest in your existing space, here’s what we saw in 2025, and what we expect to carry into 2026.
Mold growth in attic from exhaust fan leak.
Mold awareness today is much higher than it was when we started Enviro in 2013. What was once a niche concern—often limited to health-focused individuals or those searching for answers to unexplained symptoms, is now more widely recognized as a potential contributor to respiratory and neurological symptoms. Mold testing as part of home-buying due diligence has become increasingly common, with out-of-state buyers often leading the way due to past experiences with mold-related issues. In commercial spaces, workers are also more aware of their right to safe environments and are less willing to ignore visible mold or ongoing moisture concerns. As awareness continued to grow throughout 2025, we expect this trend to carry into 2026, with clients becoming increasingly proactive about clean living and working environments.
In the real estate world, buyers are becoming more selective. The Treasure Valley is no longer primarily a sellers’ market, and while we are not real estate professionals, we are seeing clear shifts: more inspection contingencies, longer and more detailed RE-10s, and an increase in deals falling through due to mold and other environmental factors. This creates more negotiating leverage for buyers and reinforces the importance for sellers to address potential deal-breakers like mold and water damage before listing their homes.
Mold growth on new construction in Boise.
The market has also become more competitive overall. In years past, inspectors and remediation companies could coast due to excess demand. Today, clients are more cost-conscious and selective about who they hire. As a result, strong reputations, good reviews, and referrals are more important than ever.
We’re excited for 2026 and see it as a year of strategic growth. We’re continuing to educate ourselves on evolving industry standards and research, while also producing content to help clients make informed decisions. Thank you for making 2025 a great year. As a thank you, mention this message to receive 15% off a January inspection. Happy New Year!
