Hiring Mold Abatement and Remediation Services

<img src="https://dcr-apis.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp_contents/uploads/2021/11/Mold-2-2-scaled.jpeg" alt="class=attachment-post-thumbnail" style="height: ;width: "/> Do you need mold abatement and remediation services? Before deciding on a professional to hire, read the following advice. <h3>Determine your needs and expectations.</h3> Knowing your goals and expectations before you hire a mold abatement company can help ensure you’ll get the level of skill and service you’re looking for. Start by assessing your situation and considering what services you may need. You should also think about what you want and expect from the company you hire. Write down these service needs and expectations so you can keep your aims clear while interviewing potential candidates. Here are some questions to ask yourself: <ol> <li>Can I see mold or do I suspect it’s present in my home or business?</li> <li>Where is the mold located?</li> <li>Was there water damage or another event or issue that may have caused mold to grow?</li> <li>What is my budget for mold removal and/or remediation?</li> <li>What characteristics and qualities am I looking for in a mold abatement contractor? </li> </ol> <h3>Interviewing mold abatement and remediation contractors</h3> Once you’ve narrowed down your choices to a few mold abatement contractors, it’s time to schedule in-person interviews. Invite them to visit your home and assess your mold problem in person. Take notes on your conversations. Recording each contractor’s answers, suggestions and general attitude about the project can help you recall who gave the best answers. Here are some sample questions to ask during your interviews: <ol> <li>How much time do you expect the mold removal and repairs to take?</li> <li>What’s your approach to mold abatement in general?</li> <li>Will I be able to stay in my home during the mold abatement and remediation work?</li> <li>Can you perform the work safely to protect my family and prevent mold spores from spreading?</li> <li>Are you qualified to deal with toxic mold, black mold or other dangerous substances?</li> <li>Will you arrange for or allow independent mold testing before and after the work?</li> <li>Do you have recent customer references whom I can call?</li> <li>Do you offer guarantees on your work? Will you put them in writing?</li> <li>How would I handle future service issues? Are you responsible for warranty work if there’s ever a problem with the mold removal location?</li> <li>What can I do to make this process easier?</li> </ol> <h3>Interviewing references of mold removal contractors</h3> A mold abatement professional should be willing to provide a list of references for you to interview as well. Expect to receive a list of five to 10 recent customers whom you can contact. Here are some questions to ask them: <ol> <li>Were you satisfied with the company’s mold remediation work?</li> <li>What was the type and scope of job they did for you? </li> <li>Was the contractor friendly, caring, honest and qualified to do the work?</li> <li>Did the company complete the work on time?</li> <li>Did the contractor keep you up-to-date on the status of the project?</li> <li>Were there unexpected costs? If so, were they avoidable?</li> <li>Did the company completely remove mold from your home?</li> <li>Did the company clean up and leave your home or business in good condition after the mold removal and repairs?</li> <li>If you need mold removal work in the future, would you use this contractor again?</li> <li>Would you recommend this company to your friends or family?</li> </ol> Keep in mind that references provided by mold abatement companies can be cherry-picked or even fake, so you’ll need to use your best judgment when researching them. To get greater assurance, consider hiring a Diamond Certified mold removal and repair company. All Diamond Certified companies have passed an in-depth <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/ratings-process/" target="_self">rating process</a> that most other companies can’t pass. Part of this process involves conducting telephone interviews of actual customers. References provided by a mold remediation company are not equal in value to the large, random sample of customers surveyed during the Diamond Certified rating process. So, if you want quality, you’ll have confidence choosing a Diamond Certified company.