Who We Help

Thoughtful Investigation for People Who Need Clarity

Golden Environmental LLC works with individuals, families, and professionals who require careful, objective evaluation of indoor environmental conditions—particularly when health, sensitivity, or unresolved exposure concerns are involved.

This work is best suited for those who value process, accuracy, and defensible conclusions, rather than quick answers or surface-level testing.

Health-Sensitive & Mold-Sensitized Individuals

Many clients seek our services because they or a family member are particularly sensitive to environmental exposures.

This includes individuals within the:

  • CIRS community

  • Lyme disease and post-infectious illness communities

  • PANS/PANDAS families

  • Autoimmune or immunocompromised populations

  • Environmentally sensitive individuals experiencing heightened reactions

In these situations, subtle or hidden conditions may have meaningful impact. Investigations are conducted with increased scrutiny, careful interpretation, and attention to exposure pathways—not just visible findings.

Families Seeking Answers, Not Assumptions

We frequently work with families who:

  • Are experiencing persistent symptoms without a clear cause

  • Have been told results are “normal,” yet concerns remain

  • Have young children or medically vulnerable household members

  • Want confidence before or after remediation

For these clients, the goal is not alarm—but clarity and direction.

Clients With Unresolved or Repeated Issues

Some homes have a history of:

  • Prior mold inspections with conflicting conclusions

  • Remediation that did not resolve symptoms or odors

  • Moisture issues that appear intermittent or poorly understood

In these cases, investigations focus on root causes, building dynamics, and overlooked contributors, rather than repeating the same tests.

Homeowners Navigating Major Decisions

Our work is often requested when homeowners are:

  • Considering remediation or renovation

  • Evaluating whether a home is safe to occupy

  • Preparing for real-estate transactions

  • Assessing risk before purchase or sale

Clear documentation and measured interpretation help support informed, confident decisions.

Physicians, Practitioners & Referring Professionals

We also support:

  • Physicians and functional medicine practitioners

  • Attorneys and consultants

  • Remediation and HVAC professionals seeking independent assessment

Reports are written to be clear, defensible, and usable across disciplines, without speculative or alarmist language.

Who This Work May Not Be Best For

Our services may not be the right fit for those seeking:

  • Low-cost or “pass/fail” inspections

  • Standalone testing without interpretation

  • Confirmation of a predetermined conclusion

  • Fast answers without investigation

Our process prioritizes accuracy over speed and understanding over reassurance.

A Shared Goal: Informed Decisions

Regardless of background or circumstance, the clients we work with share a common goal:

  • To understand what is happening

  • To identify meaningful contributors

  • To reduce uncertainty

  • To move forward with confidence

If this aligns with your needs, we invite you to review Our Process to understand how investigations are conducted, or explore Services to see the types of assessments offered.

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Experiences From Clients We’ve Helped

We've worked with numerous environmental specialists and mold professionals, and Ben is truly one of the best. He is kind, thorough, balanced, and exceptionally knowledgeable about proper testing and remediation instructions—especially when it comes to mold-related health concerns. His expertise and integrity are worth far more than his fee, and we can’t recommend him highly enough.

— Woodridge, Illinois

Ben was very thorough. He spent many hours in our home looking for signs of mold. He unfortunately identified many places it was present, and suggested remediation. He sent a very thorough report with specific recommendations to follow. He is very knowledgeable about microbial growth. He also came back for a post remediation check up and gave us recommendations going forward. He is definitely the best in Central Illinois

— Mapleton, Illinois

I have hired other mold inspectors before. None have uncovered what Ben did. Hire him! He is so thorough! Loved the detailed inspection and report. He is the 3rd party testing after remediation. From the start to the finish Ben is there every step. Thankful for his commitment to quality investigation. Mold illness is no joke.

— Eureka, Illinois

I can’t quite adequately explain to you how incredibly thorough, methodical and professional he is. From the very start of contact Ben has been exceptional at communicating in clear and concise ways to help us understand how he would go about the process of investigating whether our house has mold or not. As he did his investigation on site he was kind and considerate as well as absolutely focused and armed to the teeth with all the tools and wits necessary to ferret out any possible mold.

If you find that you have a need to make sure your house is free of mold please know that you are 100% in safe and capable hands with Ben. He will do his utmost to make sure you and yours are able to live in a safe environment by thoroughly providing you with a high quality investigation and consultation so that you absolutely know the status of mold in your house as well as how to go about remediating it.

If you need help do not hesitate to call Ben!

-- Mahomet, Illinois

I would absolutely recommend Ben to all of my friends and family who are concerned about mold. He’s super friendly and professional, and took the time to answer each one of my questions before and after the inspection. We previously hired another company to look for mold and they were supposedly highly recommended, but they did not do a thorough inspection and only took 3 air samples on each level of our home. No surprise they didn’t find anything concerning, but my gut told me we had hidden mold. I did a ton of research and came across Golden Environmental and basically drilled Ben on his procedures and process, and after he answered every question right lol I hired him. He was in our home for over 3 hours and did an extremely thorough visual inspection, as well as testing and used tools like a moisture meter. Ben found mold in two places which were both toxic, and we are now in the process of figuring out remediation. Also, Ben’s mold remediation report is top tier which will be super helpful for remediation! I am beyond grateful to him!

— Bloomington, Illinois