How to Hire a Mold Remediation Company

Mold and water damage? Hire an expert.

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

1. Contact your local better business bureau for a list of mold remediation companies in your area.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Confirm the company is bonded and ask to see their proof of insurance.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Select the mold remediation company and schedule them to remove the mold damage from your home.