Mold Inspection vs Mold Estimate, a Mold Estimate, we note the areas of concern and provide you a cost for the mold remediation in writing with our written guarantee. An Inspection, is a slimmed-down Home Inspection. We will thoroughly investigating all areas of the property to evaluate where the spores may have originated and what components are contributing to the spread of the mold. The primary object to a Mold Inspection is to determine where “water intrusion” is, or could potentially be, entering the home, provide solutions for mold removal and restoration, as well as utilize various testing equipment to identify the cause. Mold Inspections typically takes 30-90 minutes to complete, once completed our findings will be documented and shared with you in writing. Should you request a quote for mold removal and remediation, we will kindly provide this to you as well at no additional charge. Should you utilize our remediation service we will happily credit you the inspection fee towards your service.
Mold Remediation Estimates are always FREE, during this we document the areas of discoloration and provide you a cost for the mold remediation in writing with our mold guarantee. Although all mold remediation projects are unique, a generalize cost you could anticipate is between $8.00 and $15.00 per sq ft. If you like more info check out this video How Much Does Mold Removal Cost
For many the idea filing an Insurance claim with their Home Owner Insurance is somewhat overwhelming, however our team is very familiar with this process. Many insurance companies have excluded mold removal and mold restoration from the policy, however there are still some carriers that will cover mold clean-up if it is caused by a covered loss.. Now your thinking WHAT DOES ALL THAT MEAN?? Well, for us at Maxx Restoration it means we need to document all the details so we may help present this to your insurance company on your behalf. Rest assured when working with a professional company like Maxx Restoration you can have confidence that we have over a decade of experience with a multitude of insurance companies, we are looking out for you.
The short answer, mold remediation is more thorough, while mold removal is more the act of removing a affected object.
Mold Remediation addresses the issue causing the mold and ensures all the areas in question are addressed
If it is determined that air sampling for mold is necessary, we will advise you on how many air samples we feel is needed to determine the extent of the mold growth. Many times 1 air sample per level is adequate, however some cases require additional sampling or perhaps surface samples are necessary. Surface samples often help should black mold be present and perhaps black mold removal is needed. All samples are shipped to a laboratory for complete analysis. These results are combined with the initial Mold Inspection observations and included into the Mold Inspection Report. Air sampling typically requires 30 to 60 minutes to the overall process. Due to these variables, the cost of a Mold Test varies. An “average” Air Sampling + Lab Testing (testing for the presence and identification of mold species) + a Mold Inspection Report of findings will cost approximately $500 to $750. If additional Air Sampling + Lab Testing is warranted, there is an additional charge of $75 per air sample.