How to Hire a Mold Remediation Company

An infestation inside your home from water damage and mold is an obvious, and smelly, problem. It is recommended that any mold-infested area larger than 30 square feet should by cleaned by a mold remediation company. The amount of dust and mold debris created in this type of clean-up needs the expertise of removal experts. Here's how to hire a mold remediation company for your mold problem.

Instructions

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  Contact your local better business bureau for a list of mold remediation companies in your area.
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  Call each company and confirm they have experience in remediation work. Ask for a list of recent references and verify the quality of their work.
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  Narrow your list to about three companies. Schedule each to come to your home to complete a mold inspection, assess the damage and provide a bid to complete the job. Be sure to get the bid in writing and verify that each details all of the work to be done in your home.
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  Confirm the company is bonded and ask to see their proof of insurance.
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  Ask if the mold remediation company will guarantee their work in writing. Any reputable company will provide some type of guarantee. Walk away from any that won't give you a warranty in writing.
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  Collect all of the bids and contact your home insurance company. Review each with your insurer to determine what is covered under you homeowner's policy.
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  Select the mold remediation company and schedule them to remove the mold damage from your home.

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