Recent Requests
There is a strong odor in basement and it may be mold. Don't know the exact location of the mold and need professional help to evaluate the situation.
John A
We noticed a leak in our master bathroom shower. Water has leaked for an unknown period (we just bought the house) into the hallway and possible traveled into the bedroom across the hall. When plumbers came to repair the shower, they found that there is black mold behind the shower walls. I would like someone to survey the damage and locate any more mold that has grown due to this water damage. I am concerned it may even be under the carpet where the water has leaked.
Lisa B
Las Vegas, Nevada
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Choosing A Mold Removal Contractor
The presence of mold in your house has nothing to do with how dirty or clean your house is. Mold is not dirt or grime that can be scrubbed or washed away; it's an organic growth that has to be removed by qualified and experienced mold remediation contractors. Unfortunately, mold remediation companies are not governed by any industry rules, and therefore, it falls to your good judgment to choose a mold removal contractor who can rid your premises of mold quickly and safely. A mold removal specialist can rattle off the names of a dozen certification organizations, but this could be meaningless in the absence of solid experience in the kind of mold removal services you're looking for.
Certification for mold removal contractors is not regulated by the industry, and there aren't a lot of certifications that you can take very seriously. Look for a certification and training from the Indoor Air Quality Association or the National Air Duct Cleaner's Associations, but don't select or reject based on these alone. More importantly, your mold remediation contractor should have experience in the sort of mold removal that you are in need of. For instance, if your mold growth is confined to the ventilation systems, then you'll need a mold removal specialist who has experience with mechanical hygiene processes. If on the other hand, your mold growth is confined to wet areas of the house like the kitchen or the basement, you will need an expert who has experience getting rid of mold from these areas. Consider your own needs before you select a mold remediation contractor.
Before you select a mold removal specialist, make sure that you know who's going to be actually performing the remediation on your site. Ask who the point of contact is going to be, and how many workers are going to be on your premises. Ask if all these workers will be sufficiently trained in mold removal techniques. In many cases, large companies will send out teams to different locations, and you need to know that the actual mold removal is being done by thoroughly professional people. Your mold removal contractor has to be insured, and should carry sufficient coverage for liability.