How To Hire A Mold Remediation Company
The place to start your research for a mold remediation company is to look for one of associations for certified mold removal companies. They will have a list of certified specialists in your area.
If this an insurance claim check with your insurance company as they have a list of mold remediation companies. In addition make sure to get a bid from a company that’s not on the list provided by the insurance company.
Armed with your list, try to get the names of three companies – make contact with all three of the companies. Obtain a written bid from each of the three companies. Ask what certifications they have for mold removal.
The scope of the job, time frames, the process and the cost of each step should be provided in the most detail possible. Having the detail is important in order for you to be able to compare the three bids.
Ask each of the companies to provide references. Go to your states contractors license board to make sure they are licensed, that the license is in good standing and to check for any complaints that have been filed with the board.
Prepare a list of questions before meeting with the companies so that you can get a feel for how each would manage the job from start to finish. How will they make sure the rest of the house is not contaminated in the removal process? Do they use chemicals – what type of chemicals? What specialized equipment do they utilize in the process? What’s the warranty related to the work to be performed? What potential “extra” costs could arise once the process is started? For example if the hvac system is found to be contaminated, do they specialize in hvac’s or will they bring in someone else for that part of the job?
Your families health as well as the structural soundness of the house is in jeopardy so don’t waste any time taking care of the problem. Understand that mold removal can range from being fairly simple to extremely complicated, time consuming and expensive. Working with a competent, knowledgeable mold removal company will make the process go as smoothly as possible.
It’s important that you take action quickly in order to minimize the damage that can be caused by a mold infestation. The longer you wait the greater the risk to you, your family and your most valuable asset, your home.
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