What to look for in a Mold Removal contractor |
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| Indoor air quality problems can have a major impact on your health and comfort. And it is extremely important to make sure that only highly-qualified individuals are called upon to investigate, mitigate and confirm that a problem has been properly resolved. |
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When interviewing a mold remediation expert you will want to ask the following:
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- What qualifications and or licenses do they currently hold for Mold testing and Mold remediation?
- Are they licensed and insured for the work being performed?
- Have they preformed projects of similar size?
- Are they able to provide a list of references?
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| Once you receive a formal proposal you will want to find out how they will identify the Mold problem and find the cause. First pinpoint the problem areas in your building. Where is the mold growing? With sophisticated inspection and sensory equipment your mold removal expert should be able locate probable areas of mold growth. Some of the current technology includes: Mold sampling swabs and Air sampling systems, they also may use thermal imagining cameras and sensors to show damp areas where toxic mold may be hiding. |
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| Second, determine the cause of the mold growth. Mold requires water to grow; therefore they should look for a source of excessive moisture. Common locations for mold growth can be in a Crawlspace, attic, or hidden in a bathroom wall, however black mold can grow anywhere in a building as long as moisture and food is available. Some of the reasons why these are common areas are due to Plumbing, roof and window leaks, High humidity, improper ventilation, floods and backed up plumbing. You will need to make sure they have an outlined plan of attack to not only remove the mold but to also fix the problem causing it. At this point you will also want to make sure they have informed you on the full project scope and what their responsibilities will be. For example, In some cases the removal of drywall, plumbing, widow glazing, roof repair, ongoing Dehumidifiers and or ventilation is needed to complete the mold remediation processes. Make sure that a detail list of all general contracting work needed to be preformed to complete the project and make sure they are licensed and insured to take care of the required work. |
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| You’ve identified the problem, now what? |
| You professional mold removal contractor should develop a mold remediation plan specific for your needs, ensuring your problem is remedied quickly and effectively. Anyone can remove mold, but it takes a mold remediation professional to do it right. If mold remediation is done improperly, it can easily do more harm than good. Below is a list of steps that may be needed to complete your mold remediation process: |
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- Prepare the site
- Contain the area
- Achieve negative air pressure
- Remove damaged materials
- HEPA vacuum and clean-up
- Apply antimicrobial treatment
- Conduct clearance testing
- Remove containment
- Repair area
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