Is Mold Growing?
Have you found mold growing in your home or business? If you have, you’ll need to take action immediately and take steps to get rid of it. If take the right steps to get mold remediation, the costs can range from $500 to $8,000. If you do nothing, mold will continue to grow and drive the cost of mold removal upwards of tens of thousands of dollars.
Hiring a Mold Inspector
If you’ve found mold growing in your home or business, the first thing you’re going to need to do is hire a mold inspector. He or she will inspect your drywall, trim, counter tops, and the rest of your house or business to see how serious the issue is. The mold inspector is highly trained to investigate and discover the root of your mold problem.
When looking for a mold inspector, be sure that you check their credentials. Qualified inspectors should at least have a have an undergraduate (at least) degree in science or engineering. They need to have completed industry-approved coursework specializing in mold investigation. These can either come from American Council for Accredited Certification (also known as American Indoor Air Quality Council) or American Board of Industrial Hygiene.
Ask the mold inspector to show you their industry credentials. Such as their:
MRS – Mold Removal Specialist
CIEC – Council-certified Indoor Environmental Consultant
CMRS – Certified MicrobialRemediation Supervisor
CMR – Certified MicrobialRemediator
CIH – Certified Industrial Hygienist
