Recent Requests
We tested a room in our house for mold with a kit from Home Depot (sent to lab for results). The results indicated that we have mold. Even though it appears we don't have the toxic kind we'd like to get an estimate on remediation/moisture control suggestions.
Brian B
My home has no slab floor and no ventilation under house, Mold has been festering under me for 7 years,they are finally giving out, I will need all new floors throughout home and the mold that is on what little foundation I have needs cleaned and prevent from coming back, maybe a barrier of some sort should lay on the dirt floor 3 feet below.
Debbie R
Dallas, Texas
Franklin C. Woodruff
RCI Environmental, Inc.
PuroClean Emergency Specialist
Mold Inspection Sciences Texas, Inc.
Choosing A Mold Removal Contractor
Although mold removal is unlike other types of home disinfection and sanitization procedures and needs specialized processes, there aren't too many industry established guidelines for mold removal specialists. There are a number of companies out there parading themselves as mold removal companies, and not all of them will have the experience to differentiate mold remediation from other forms off hygiene processes. There are also the different types of mold removal services to consider. For instance, mold in a HVAC system is different from the kind of mold found in your basement or bathroom. Your chosen mold removal contractor therefore, should have specialized experience in the area that you want mold removed from.
Since there are no industry guidelines for mold remediation companies, the best factor to look for is experience. The mold removal contractor should not just have extensive experience removing mold, but should specialize in the sort of mold removal your house needs. For instance, if the mold growth in your house is due to moisture, then you will need a mold removal contractor who ha the necessary experience in that field. If on the other hand, your mold growth problem is concentrated in the HVAC unit, then you will need a mold removal contractor who has experience getting rid of mold from the systems. Look for qualifications from the Indoor Air Quality Association, or the National Air Duct Cleaner's Associations, but again, these are not hard and fast rules, and an experienced mold removal contractor with no certifications that you recognize is better than one with no experience, but lots of certification.
Before you hire a mold remediation contractor, make sure you're aware of who will be on the field for the actual remediation. In many cases, a busy mold remediation firm may send its employees to different locations to work on remediation projects. You should know that the workers who will be removing mold at your residence are going to be overseen by capable and senior employees of the firm. Ask if the workers on the site will have experience in mold remediation, and be aware of who your point of contact in the whole process is going to be. Make sure all workers are aware of all environmental regulations that govern mold abatement procedures. Your mold removal contractor should be insured sufficiently, and should have coverage for liability. This decreases the amount of risk you carry.