Most fungi and fungi-like parasites, especially those found at houses or any kind of structures, are most often known and called as molds. These molds thrive and live on dead and living organisms.
Mold most often than not have harmful and dangerous effects on human beings. They should be kept out of homes, offices, and other commercial properties. When mold grows indoors, it will cause health problems that come out as allergic reactions, from sneezing and skin rashes to asthma attacks and respiratory infections.
When there is evidence of a serious start of mold growth or infestation in your home or place of business, you need to call a professional mold removal service. According to environmental agencies, the longer the mold grows, the more damage it is likely to cause.
In choosing a professional mold removal service, below are some tips that can help you in choosing and getting the best one:
1. The mold removal contractor should be well-known for their expertise and years of relevant experience.
The mold contractor you have in mind should have the necessary experience to do an effective job, from inspection to removal of mold. This means that the proper procedure will be used, in keeping with guidelines, and that all their staff has been properly trained, ensuring that safe and effective means will be used to accomplish the job successfully.
2. Get recommendations from others who have used the services of the contractor you have in mind.
When other clients have experienced satisfactory results from the work of the mold removal service, it should be safe to assume that you will also experience the same positive experience. Most companies and contractors have websites so checking out testimonials and success stories from previous clients would also be helpful.
3. Choose a contractor that also offers expert advice on future prevention of mold growth.
There are specific things and tips you can do to control the extensive growth of mold and expert mold removers not only know how to clean mold; they also know how you can prevent it from reoccurring, or at least contain it so that it does not cause huge damage, as it did the first time.
4. Choose a company that offer free estimates.
It is always a good idea to get free quotes from several services so you are able to compare prices and the service packages. This will also allow you to get the best mold removal company to work on your property, for the best value of your money.
About the Author:
Kenneth Lawrence is an “all-around, DIY” handyman. He has been sharing his knowledge and skills about home improvement through his blogs. He had help with this article from: http://mouldremoval.net.au/mould-removal-newcastle/how-to-clean-mould/
23 comments
Thank you for the help. I noticed a small area of mold in my house the other day and I am going to go ahead and hire a mold remediation service to come take care of it. I would love to find someone that helps us with preventative steps for the future, as you mentioned. How can I tell that they will give me that kind of help before hiring them in the first place?
I appreciate your tip on choosing a mold removal specialist that is well known for their expertise and years of experience. I would imagine that finding someone with experience would be a good way to ensure that your home gets cleaned right. My wife and I recently found mold in our home so maybe we should look for a specialist with plenty of experience to get the job done right.
I agree, “The mold contractor you have in mind should have the necessary experience to do an effective job, from inspection to removal of mold.” Luckily, we’ve never had any issues with mold in our home, and we certainly want to keep it that way. However, I thought it would be important to learn what to do if we ever do find any issues. Thanks for your advice on finding a professional that would offer help.
I have mold growing in my bathroom and my allergies prevent me from going in the room and cleaning. I like the idea of choosing a mold removal company that will also help me to find ways to prevent mold in the future. I’ll have to try and find a company that will advise so that I can live mold free.
Do different types of mold take longer to remove? My husband and I were working on a small renovation project in our basement and we found some mold growing on the walls. We aren’t sure what type it is but we really want to get rid of it as soon as possible. To go along with your third tip, I would love to talk with a contractor to get to the bottom of the cause. I wouldn’t want the mold to come back after we finish the project.
I really like your point on actually getting information from previous clients to see if the water damage restoration company would be a good fit. In fact, I would take it one step further, and actually try to contact the reference to see what they have to say. The previous client may be able to provide a lot of extra insight, and may even have tips on working with that specific water damage company.
I went out of town for a month and came back with mold in my house. Obviously I want to have it removed as soon as possible. I like your tip to choose a mold removal company that offers a free estimate. Thanks for the tip!
I am afraid that if I find mold in my house I will not know how to get rid of it. I think that asking other for recommendation would be a great way to find a company. Maybe after finding they I can ask what I can do to prevent mold.
Getting a recommendation is a really good idea when it comes to mold removal. A friend of mine recently had to deal with a lot of mold and he wasn’t really sure where to turn for finding a great service. I’l have to suggest to him to talk to friends and family to figure out if they’ve used a great service before. Thanks for the awesome tips on finding a mold removal service!
I like the advice you gave for choosing a mold remediation company that offers free estimates. Knowing this should also help me to weed out potential services that I contact as well. I’ll also follow your advice of choosing a contractor who offers advice on preventing future mold growth as well. Thanks for the helpful advice.
I love your point about when looking for a mold remover, find someone who also works on future prevention of mold growth. My basement flooded a few days ago, and we have a few little spots of mold growing. We are going to have someone come and clean it up for us, and I will also be sure to find someone who will help us find ways to prevent it.
Thank you for the help. I have a friend that found mold in her house and is looking for a good mold restoration service now. I think she could definitely use an estimate, as you suggested. Do you think she should get a few estimates before deciding?
Mold is something that no one likes to have in their homes. I like how you mention that mold most often than not has harmful and dangerous effects on humans. I’ve seen some signs of mold in my house and since you said it’s pretty harmful, I should probably find a reputable mold removal company so that I can have it removed immediately and protect my family.
I like your idea of getting a contractor that offers advice on future mold prevention. I would imagine that finding a mold removal company who will not only take care of the problem but also show you how to prevent it would be ideal. I’m looking for someone to take care of some mold in my attic so I’ll have to find someone who will also help me prevent it in the future.
These are sound tips. Handling the mold problem and also prevention is key. Knowing how to prevent future mold problems makes a lot of sense. Especially for those living in very humid areas. I grew up in Florida and had poor ventilation in the bathrooms. Until I started wiping the walls down with a water/bleach solution every once and a while, mold growth was a constant. Thanks for the tips.
I appreciate the tip to get a contractor that offers expert advice on future prevention of mold growth. There’s been some mold growing in my bathrooms, and I just can’t seem to get rid of it. Perhaps it’s time to get some mold assessment services to my home so I can take care of the problem.
I agree that you need to consider what kind of estimate a mold company charges. It would be good to consider this because it would help you plan your budget. My brother needs a mold removal service for his basement, so he’ll have to check their estimate first.
Thanks a lot when you mentioned how you should take the time to call a professional as soon as you can when spotting mold in your space. It is important to remember that taking the time to do some research and compare several companies before you need them can help you make an educated decision. I understand that taking the time to do this can also look at online reviews and rating in order to find the best mold removal services in your area.
Thanks for pointing out that mold remediation experts know how you can prevent mold from reoccurring, or at least contain it so that it does not cause huge damage. I am worried that we have mold in our basement right now because it’s been pretty damp lately, and we haven’t done anything to dry it out. It would be nice to have a mold removal company that could help us know how to prevent this in the future while also getting rid of the current mold safely.
It caught my attention when you said that mold can be harmful to your family’s health, and should be addressed immediately. My cousin inherited his grandfather’s house, but the property has been alone for years. I’m sure there will be water damage inside the property, so I will suggest he hires a cleaning company to clean the place.
My home is really old and has some mold growing in the bathroom. I like how you said to ask other contractors for recommendations for a mold removal service. These tips could really help me get my mold problem under control, so thank you for sharing them.
ct, I would take it one step further, and actually try to contact the reference to see what they have to say. The previous client may be able to provide a lot of extra insight, and may even have tips on working with that specific water damage company.
My husband told me this morning that he thinks we have a mold issue in our basement and he wants to hire a professional mold removal service. I love how you recommend making sure a removal service is properly qualified and trained for the job. We will be sure to only hire a company that has employees that are all professionally trained for mold removal.