Recent Requests
I beleive I have black mold in my lower level bedroom. This happen when I had water coming in from a bad gutter. I need it repaired.
Aaron R
Just bought the house in June of 2008. Inspecition went great. No problems. Now I have mold growing all over my home for some reason. Need a free estimate to see where all the mold is for sure and how to get rid of it, etc. Please call me ASAP!
Kevin B
Fort Worth, Texas
ProGEA, Inc.
Choosing A Mold Removal Contractor
The presence of mold in your house has nothing to do with how dirty or clean your house is. Mold is not dirt or grime that can be scrubbed or washed away; it's an organic growth that has to be removed by qualified and experienced mold remediation contractors. Unfortunately, mold remediation companies are not governed by any industry rules, and therefore, it falls to your good judgment to choose a mold removal contractor who can rid your premises of mold quickly and safely. A mold removal specialist can rattle off the names of a dozen certification organizations, but this could be meaningless in the absence of solid experience in the kind of mold removal services you're looking for.
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.
Your mold removal contractor should be aware of all industry regulation requiring the sort of material to use, and methods of containment of mold that are allowed by the law. He must be familiar with environmental regulations governing the disposal of mold spores, and should make adequate efforts to control these. He has to be insured, and bonded, to avoid the risk of you being liable for damages in the case of an accident on your premises. Ask for a written estimate of his work. In the event that new mold formations are discovered after the commencement of the remediation, inquire about the kind of rates that will be charged additionally. These should preferably be by the square foot, rather than by the hour.