Question: Is a mold inspection the same as a Home Inspection?

ANSWER:  A mold inspection/survey is not a home inspection, but a mold inspection/survey can be done in conjunction with a home inspection.  This will, of course, add time to the overall length of the combined inspection/survey. 

A mold inspection is conducted in a manner that is similar to a home inspection but there are differences.  Specifically, in a mold inspection the home is inspected in search of red flags that indicate the presents of mold or mold-like substance.  In a home inspection these red flags may be identified as a coincidence of the home inspection but not as the primary purpose of the home inspection.  A good example of the difference is the HVAC system of the home.  In a home inspection the HVAC system is usually operated to evaluate the capability of the system.  In a mold survey/inspection the HVAC is not operated with the intent to evaluate the capability of the system.