Mold Remediation - Why Address the Problem?
Monday July 6, 2009
I catch a lot of heat from mold remediation professionals chiefly for one article that I wrote awhile ago called Mold Remediation, Worthwhile or Just a Big Scam? In the vein of one of those David-Letterman-like kinda-sorta apologies, I have to admit that the use of the word "scam" in conjunction with "mold remediation" may not be entirely fair, and may put some professionals on edge. Yet - it's the way I felt when I got legitimately scammed, and it's the way readers have related that they felt, too.
That said, no I do not believe that mold remediation is a scam on the order of the legendary Irish Travelers, not even close. It's simply a legit industry that has a number of unsavory characters operating within it.
Let's look at the case for mold remediation.
The Case for Taking Care of Mold Remediation from a Professional Company
- Mold infesting the house (in attic, crawlspace, etc.) is too pervasive for most homeowners to handle.
- Professional companies have all the right tools and safety equipment needed to deal with mold.
- Even if a homeowner could effectively deal with mold, the pros can eradicate the problem much faster.
- Professional mold remediation companies are used to providing certifications stating that the mold has been taken care of (i.e., for home sales, making the home sale process go smoother).
Comments
I guess they were not that scam. They are there to protect properties and prevent sickness. This is truly a fact that molds are present everywhere. This is really frustrating to have these dirt and molds eating your homes slowly. You badly need like the New York mold remediation team to totally get rid of it. Aside from being clean, health considerations are also an issue since this could affect any of the family members.