Mold Remediation Services

Can anyone recommend a reputable and affordable mold remediation company? Also wondering if anyone else experienced mold problems caused by the flooding this past summer and would like to know how they handled it or who they called. At the time, I immediately cleaned up all of the water and had no idea mold was…

by guest
02/04/2008

Can anyone recommend a reputable and affordable mold remediation company? Also wondering if anyone else experienced mold problems caused by the flooding this past summer and would like to know how they handled it or who they called. At the time, I immediately cleaned up all of the water and had no idea mold was present until I recently removed one of the kitchen cabinets. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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  1. TO THOSE WITH QUESTIONS ON MOLD REMOVAL:

    Some, as shown in these posts, will say it’s no big deal. I am a 41 year old tough man, and based on my past experiences, I would say get the mold remediation people to look at it as well as other contractors. What can it hurt for them to check it out and give you a price? Contrary to everyone’s pereption, I don’t think they are all out to take advantage of someone.

    In 2000 I moved my young family into a rental house after selling our house. We planned to start building a new house in the spring (about 6 months away). Not long after moving in, I began to experience strange symptoms. Within 2-3 months, I was totally disabled (like advanced Multiple Sclerosis). Nobody could figure out what was wrong with me until I went to the Mayo Clinic. Turns out, the house had caught on fire a few years before we moved in. Repairs were made without regard for the potential mold problem caused by the water fire dept. soaked the house with trying to put out the fire. We moved out of the home, and I instantly began to feel better. It has been 7 years now, and I still have lingering effects from the damage done.

    So, if you are planning on renting to anyone, it is your duty and obligation to take any/all measures you can to make sure the mold is gone. I could have sued the pants off the owner of the home I was renting for negligence, but I’m just not that type of person. They said they didn’t know there was a problem until I informed them. In your case, you are aware of the problem. Youcan pay now or pay later. I can tell by your earlier posts that you knew it could potentially be a big problem. I expect your own health problems are of concern to you. You were o the right path, don’t let people who are ignorant of the potential dangers of mold sway your decision to do everything in your power to get rid of the mold, and then have it tested to make sure it’s gone. Don’t try to get by cheap.
    Others are depending on you to make the right decision.

  2. Thanks to everyone who answered my post. Sometimes I tend to be stubborn and disbelieving which happened when I first read Denton’s and Brooklynite’s responses. I was in a total panic because of all the horror stories I’ve read about mold and how dangerous it is. Since reading your responses, I continued to do due diligence and contacted an environmental attorney, an environmental specialist and several licensed contractors who also told me I should not contact a mold remediation company because they will likely use scare tactics and overcharge me for the same work a contractor is capable of doing.

    I realize that each situation is different but the mold problem I have was from past flooding. There is no longer any water infiltration, the basement is very dry and the mold has been contained to the lower portions of sheetrock and flooring and is not continuing to spread although the areas affected do need to be removed. I was also told by both the environmental attorney and specialist that under these circumstances I do not have to worry about cross contamination which was a great concern of mine.

    I’m posting this in the hope that it might help others who need a little extra reassurance as I did. Speaking to a specialist and an attorney just confirmed and backed up that you guys were giving me great advice. It’s not that I did not believe you, it’s just that I needed a little more reassurance before making an important and costly decision.

    This message board has been such a great source of information and support. Thanks again for the great advice.

  4. I’ve dealt with the problem in a large coop apt building. Where are you? If you’re in brownstone brooklyn I could take a quick look. denton at speakeasy.net

  5. Denton, Thanks. My ex is giving me the same advice but I’m really concerned. The base kitchen cabinets and some of the sheetrock affected have already been removed but more sheetrock and the laminate flooring also need to be removed.

    I do not live in the house right now but was planning on moving back before I became aware of the mold. Obviously, moving back has been put on hold.

    Have you dealt with this problem in your own house?

    Thanks again.

  6. Thanks for the responses. My ex is also telling me not to call a mold remediator for all the reasons stated here but I am really concerned and want to handle this efficiently and properly to safeguard the property and health of myself and my tenants.

    Brooklynite, Thank you so much for responding. The water problem has been resolved. Can I ask how you handled your problem and who you used to remove the contaminated areas?

    I am really stressing about this because I also have tenants in the house although no one is living in the basement which is the only area affected.

  7. I agree with above post that you should be really really skeptical about what these mold remediation companies tell you – they will try to scare the shit out of you and then rip you off any way they can. I had a nightmare with this a few years ago.

    First thing is make sure you find the source of water and fix that first. Otherwise, it will all come back after you spend all the money and you’ll have to spend it all over again. A smart contractor or plumber or engineer or even a handyman should be able to figure out where the water is leaking in from. AFTER you’ve fixed that, get different estimates from different people on what you need to do. You may not need a special mold remediator, just a contractor or handyman to rip out the stuff that’s contaminated, or clean and replace it. Good luck!

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