Getting a Hold on Mold

3/26/2020 (Permalink)

Getting rid of mold in a home

Unlike other home maintenance issues, mold damage is not something you can afford to put off for a rainy day. Ignoring the problem won’t make it go away. In fact, it will get significantly worse. For the average professional mold removal job in Park Ridge, IL, you can spend anywhere from $500 to $6,000; however extensive mold damage can run into the tens of thousands of dollars for remediation. When it comes to eliminating mold, time is really of the essence. Delaying can make all the difference on the cost for cleanup.

Go With a Pro

Although you may be alerted to the presence of mold by seeing it on drywall or wood or by detecting a musty odor, your best move is to hire an independent professional inspector. A pro can take samples and properly determine the extent mold removal required. An inspector should do the following:

• Have industry-specific credentials
  
• Be independent of a mold remediation company
  
• Provide a detailed, specific report based on lab and air samples
  
• Be objective about findings and not try to promote a particular company or cleanup approach (e.g., black mold removal, professional vs. DIY mold cleanup)
  
  

Understand the Inspection Process

A mold investigator may charge from $200 to $600. The job can last from two to six hours, including the taking of air samples. Air samples can cost up to $150 per sample. They may be rolled into the investigator’s price, though, so you should ask about them upfront.
Your walls may be cut so that the investigator can determine how much mold there is. A good inspector will not only tell you what level of mold eradication is necessary but also the source of the issue so you can make repairs. If you need to hire mold cleanup experts, the job can take several days for simple cleaning and drying or up to several weeks if demolition and reconstruction is necessary.
The mold removal process doesn't have to be stressful. By knowing what to expect upfront, you can make educated decisions and enlist helpful professionals who can restore your home in no time.