In some cities it is a requirement to hire a professional if your home has been overrun my mold. However, despite the city’s law, there are actually no federal regulations that require specific standards for a mold remediation company.
What that means is homeowners must rely on their own research and trust when hiring a professional for mold removal services. And while not every business is out to rip people off, it’s still a good idea to know the basics before you hire just anyone.
The most obvious of those basics is that any professional remediator you intend to hire should have significant experience in removing mold. And they should be certified in that field with insurance coverage.
They should offer a written proposal with the probable cause of the mold and the steps necessary for removing the mold from your home. The proposal should also emphasize on the observations over measurements and have a thorough visual inspection showing the source of the fungus and the extent of the growth of the mold.
The mold remediator should be willing to answer any questions you may have about mold and the process involved in removing them as well as the equipment used in that process. They should be comfortable with discussing the mold, the source of the problem and how they plan to protect you and your home from the toxic fungus.
The remediator should also be willing to work with your insurance agent if allowed and discuss the process and requirements necessary to remove the mold from your home to the agent.
You should also receive a contract that details scope, time frame of completion of the job and an estimate of the mold remediation cost and any specific details you may have agreed upon.
Remember, any mold remediation company that you intend to hire should be experienced in removing mold. They should not be testing for mold and should not be a consultant for the work. A remediator should be removing the mold from your home, plain and simple.