When Is It Time To Call In The Experts For Mold Remediation?

Unfortunately, this is a question often asked but rarely answered correctly. The truth is, any time there is a visible mold issue in the home, it's time to call in an expert. This doesn't always mean that you need a full remediation on the property. This means bringing in an Indoor Environmental Professional. (IEP). The First step we always take with clients is recommending they have a certified mold testing professional come in to complete a test. They will typically take at least 3 air samples, and swab the actual mold. One air test is inside the affected area, one right outside the affected area(s), and then one "control" test, outside of the home. This will tell you the type of mold present inside of the home, and let the remediation professionals understand exactly what it is they're working with.

Here's the thing with mold remediation companies. A lot of them are downright shady companies that will practice business practices...that are less than reputable. It's an unfortunate reality in this line of work. Mold is scary, especially in the home. Some remediation companies will take advantage of this, using scare tactics to convince you that you need to spend top dollar to fix the issue. And then, when it comes time for the work to be completed -- they simply bleach and paint over the existing mold. Obviously, this is not effective. So, why are we talking about this? Because a lot of these companies will offer "free" testing, or complete the testing themselves. This is a direct conflict of interest.

It is imperative for the health of your home that you find a third party company to provide testing not only before but also after remediation work is completed.