Lack of enough ventilation and water accumulating in one place for long can are significant causes of mold. Sometimes if there is no much mold, remediating the mold all alone may not be a big issue. However, some situations call for an expert to deal with it. For example, in cases where family members fall ill due to mold, the presence of highly toxic mold, and spreading of mold within a short time to other areas may call for experts to remediate.
Hiring a mold remediation company is safe, saves you a lot of time, and money.
Nevertheless, getting a good mold remediation company is not as easy as it seems. In this article, I will talk you through 4 tips that will help you hire only the most qualified remediation company.
- Do The Staff Have Training And Insurance
The worst thing, whether on a tight budget or not, would be to hire a company whose staff are not trained and are not certified. Before you can pay any company, confirm if they are licensed by Restoration Industry Association (RIA) and The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Being approved by these companies is not the end of the story. No, the company should follow all the protocols that have been set by these institutes.
Sometimes a company has stuff that does not have enough education to cut down on their salaries. We can’t overemphasize the need for trained staff. You will definitely know a person has no prior training by the way they respond to any question you ask them.
- Level Of Experience
Experience equals to the number of years the company has been remediating mold. Well, this may be a challenge since the company may be new to you. So, how do you verify if they have enough training? Simple. Ask for images of past jobs. The photos should show clearly how the surface (either or both indoor and outdoor), were looking and the change that happened after remediation. That’s not all. Let the company provide you with test results before after testing working.
This will eventually make it clear to you if they are worth your money or not.
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- Reviews From Other Customers
As you consider the level of experience, it is good to know that some companies can be so corrupt to provide you with fake images and test results. So, after you have seen and confirmed the results, make a step further and check on the reviews from other customers.
What are former clients saying about them? It would also be wise if you can be in a position to reach at least three or four of them and ask them of their experience with the company in question.
You don’t have to visit these clients; you can even send them an email or visit the company’s website to see what others are saying.
You could also inquire from past customers if the company gives discounts and or extra services beside remediation.
- The Types Of Equipment Used
Whatever the equipment the company you want to hire is using, think about your health and that of your loved ones. Is the equipment safe to use? Where you may not be sure if the tools used are safe, you can seek advice from websites that deal with cleaning facilities for your home such as Btrendie. These are best to inquire from because in most cases they have used such tools and have a clear understating of the repercussions of using that equipment.
On the other hand, a company that does not insist that its staff must wear protective clothing when working may as well not care about your safety or that of their employees. That’s a recipe for trouble in case anything happens during work. Avoid such a company.
The Verdict
Deciding on the right mold remediation company to hire at times might not be as easy as buying a packet of milk from your nearby shop. Why? There are so many questions you need to ask the mold remediation company you are planning to hire before you can get them to task. Let the tips herein be the best guide when hiring a mold remediation company.
