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This mold remediator directory lists Mold & Asbestos Cleanup Services: this article provides names and addresses of professional mold remediation companies. InspectApedia is an independent publisher of building, environmental, and forensic inspection, diagnosis, and repair information provided free to the public - we have no business nor financial connection with any manufacturer or service provider discussed at our website.
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Directory List of Asbestos Abatment or Mold Remediation & Cleanup Companies
 This article describes and gives contact information for some of the many outfits who advertise as performing mold, lead, or and asbestos remediation. Other mold remediation companies not listed here may be just fine as well. To avoid any conflict of interest,
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Where the asbestos or mold cleanup need is technically challenging due to occupant illness, scope of work, difficulty of containment, or as indicated by an inspection and remediation plan prepared by an expert, the owner/occupant arranging for cleanup should obtain more than a single estimate for the work described in the remediation plan.
The more you can read mold inspection, testing, and cleaning articles that we provide at the MOLD INFORMATION CENTER the better you'll be equipped to judge the competence and honesty of people you are considering hiring.
Avoid Conflicts of Interest Between Asbestos or Mold Testing & Mold Cleanup
Watch out: Avoid a potential conflict of interest. The company or professional you use to inspect and test for mold contamination and to prepare the mold remediation plan should have no business or financial relationship with the mold cleanup or mold remediation company. The post mold remediation clearance inspection and testing can be performed by the original expert who inspected and tested for mold contamination. Independent mold experts who inspect and test for mold are listed at MOLD TESTING SERVICES.
Watch out: hire an expert. Make certain that any environmental testing and remediation plan preparation as well as actual mold, asbestos, or other building environmental cleanup jobs are performed by qualified experts. Details & examples of what can go wrong are at ASBESTOS REMOVAL, Amateur, Incomplete and Asbestos Removal, Certification.
When To Perform a Post Mold Remediation Mold Clearance Inspection & Test
Where significant cleanup costs are involved or if there are other risks at the property (such as vulnerable occupants) it is appropriate to schedule a mold clearance inspection and testing after the cleanup is complete, before any new materials are brought into the building, before containment is taken down, and with 24 or more hours of time after the end of cleaning to allow local dust particles to settle (and be tested).
Regardless of which company is involved, the success of the cleanup depends on many factors including the particular site crew and the presence of and expertise of its supervisor.
U.S.A: By-State Directory List of Asbestos or Mold Remediation Companies
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Alaska Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Alabama Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Arkansas Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Arizona Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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California Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Colorado Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Connecticut Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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District of Columbia Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Delaware Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Florida Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Georgia Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Hawaii Directory of Septic System Consultants |
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Iowa Directory of Septic System Consultants |
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Idaho Directory of Septic System Consultants |
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Illinois Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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IndianaDirectory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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KansasDirectory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Kentucky Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Louisiana Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Massachusetts Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Maryland Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Maine Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Michigan Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Minnesota Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Missouri Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Mississippi Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Montana Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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North Carolina Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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North Dakota Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Nebraska Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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New Hampshire Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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New Jersey Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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New Mexico Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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New York Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Asbestos & Lead Incorporated, Kevin Doyle, West Milford NJ 973-491-6651 NY NJ CT 24-hr response, Asbestos Abatement NYS DOL AC-98-0630, Mold Remediation, HVAC cleaning, Lead abatement NY, NJ lic#00003, Underground storage tanks, hazardous waste cleanup; direct contact with Doyle: 201-741-7720. |
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Serv Pro - Gill Morrissey - Beacon, NY (845) 831-3600, (Hudson Valley, New York) |
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Nevada Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Ohio Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Oklahoma Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Oregon Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Pennsylvania Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Broomall PA 19008 Stucco/EIFS inspections, Thermographer, mold remediator, IAQ consultant |
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Rhode Island Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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South Carolina Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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South Dakota Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Tennessee Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Texas Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Utah Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Virginia Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Vermont Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Washington Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Wisconsin Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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West Virginia Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Romney WV 26757, Terry Draper, TDE Enterprises, TDEnterprises@frontiernet.net, 304-822-8020 / 304-703-3452, serving eastern WV and surrounding areas. Mr. Draper is a certified mold inspector and a mold remediation contractor. HC 65,Box 4965, Romney WV 26757. |
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Wyoming Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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Alberta Canada Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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British Columbia Canada Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
BC Canada Directory of Home Inspectors
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Manitoba Canada Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
Manitoba Canada Directory of Home Inspectors
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Newfoundland Canada Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
Newfoundland Canada Directory of Home Inspectors
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Grand Falls-Windsor, NL, A2A 2Y6 Environmental & Mold Testing, Tel: 709-489-1980 IICRC Certified Mold remdiator, Certified Environmental Hygienist, Certified Mold Inspector, Certified Environmental Technician |
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New Brunswick Canada Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
New Brunswick Canada Directory of Home Inspectors
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Northwest Territories Canada Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
Northwest Territory Canada Directory of Home Inspectors
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Nova Scotia Canada Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
Nova Scotia Canada Directory of Home Inspectors
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Ontario Canada Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
Ontario Canada Directory of Home Inspectors
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PEI Canada Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
PEI Canada Directory of Home Inspectors
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Quebec Canada Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
Quebec Canada Directory of Home Inspectors
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Saskatchewan Canada Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
Saskatchewan Canada Directory of Home Inspectors
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Yukon Canada Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
Yukon Canada Directory of Home Inspectors
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Faroe Islands Directory of Mold/Environmental Consultants |
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General Advice on Working With Contractors and Consultants
Be careful how you ask contractors or consultants for advice because if they are nervous they may be inclined to
give you advice which is mostly safe for them, not for you, by telling
you either that you simply cannot do something, or that you need to do
the most extensive and expensive (and profitable for them) steps, tests, repairs, products possible.
We call this the SOPM problem (Spend Other People's Money)- when an attorney, consultant, or other expert spends his/her client's money not so much to benefit the client, but rather, to reduce risk for the consultant that the client will later complain about the consultant's advice. The consultant gives advice that reduces their risk but doesn't cost them a dime, as it's the client paying for additional tests or services.
As a consumer you can reduce your SOPM cost by being straightforward and reasonable in both your conversation with and your expectations of your consultant.
How to Manage a Mold Cleanup Project Successfully
Here are some tips and warnings about mold cleanup jobs, based on our field and laboratory experience:
DO NOT start any expensive mold cleanup problem before we are confident that we fully understand where all of the problem reservoirs may be in the building as well as their causes. For example, often attic mold is not just a fault of bad venting but also high building moisture which could have produced a concern elsewhere.
DO NOT start tearing off your roof or tearing apart other building areas before you know the full extent of all of the mold problems and leaks on the building. For example, tearing off a roof over a moldy attic is unlikely to be necessary unless the roof is itself damaged and the sheathing or framing rotted.
DO NOT agree to any “spray to kill” treatment or “fogging” or “ozone” treatment as a substitute for actually cleaning off or removing moldy materials – sprays alone are ineffective, costly, and sometimes dangerous.
DO NOT rely on mold swabs, mold cultures, or simple air tests for mold alone, as these methods alone as means to screen a building for problem mold are very unreliable.
Where attic or basement mold is visible or where there has been substantial leakage into building wall cavities you should also be concerned that the mold you see may not be the most important mold – there could be other more serious mold reservoirs – another reason to hold off on any testing by someone who doesn’t understand this and who may not know where or how to look.
To Look more carefully at the building yourself - this website has articles on how to look for problem mold,
To Evaluate the leak and moisture history of your building
- Overall building risk for mold - MOLD EXPOSURE RISK LEVELS, and if there seem to be particularly high risks (building history, what you see, complaints or health risks of occupants) it might be appropriate to hire an expert
- When to Hire a Professional - MOLD EXPERT, WHEN TO HIRE helps decide if it’s appropriate to bring in an pro.
To Do your own Mold Testing
Collect DIY samples of what you see (you wont' address hidden mold in insulation or in building cavities by this method) using tape sampling described at TEST KITS for DUST, MOLD, PARTICLE TESTS
To Hire Mold Experts
Advice About Mold Sprays: Fungicides and Encapsulants for Mold or Particle Control
For details about this topic please see: MOLD SPRAYS, SEALANTS, PAINTS
You will want to establish that the fungicidal mold spray material or mold encapsulant is harmless in all
regards, that is, not combustible, non toxic, and that it won't change
the building surfaces or any sprayed insulation (such as in HVAC ducts) in a way that harms the equipment (say by corrosivity
or by trapping water or moisture, or by interfering with the adhesion
of the insulation in the equipment - we don't want insulation to fall
INTO an air handler blower fan or the motor could overheat and cause a fire) - so
you can see why people who understand these possible issues would be
nervous about an unfamiliar procedure even if it looks acceptable.
Even when you have that mold encapsulant or fungicidal spray use data (most likely in form of general advice
from the spray manufacturer), you'll still want to inspect the equipment from
time to time, maybe after a few months and then annually, for any sign
of a problem (like trapped water, corrosion, unanticipated movement of
insulation, or encapsulant falling off).
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Technical Reviewers & References
Related Topics, found near the top of this page suggest articles closely related to this one.
- Kansas State University, department of plant pathology, extension plant pathology web page on wheat rust fungus: see http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/path-ext/factSheets/Wheat/Wheat%20Leaf%20Rust.asp
- "A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home",
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency US EPA - includes basic advice for building owners, occupants, and mold cleanup operations. See http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide.htm
- US EPA - Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Building [Copy on file at /sickhouse/EPA_Mold_Remediation_in_Schools.pdf ] - US EPA
- US EPA - Una Breva Guia a Moho - Hongo [Copy on file as /sickhouse/EPA_Moho_Guia_sp.pdf - en Espanol
- Atlas of Clinical Fungi, 2nd Ed., GS deHoog, J Guarro, J Gene, & MJ Figueras, Centraalbureau voor Schimmelcultures, Universitat Rovira I Virgili, 2000, ISBN 90-70351-43-9 (you can buy this book at Amazon) - The Atlas of Clinical Fungi is also available on CD ROM
- Atlas of Mold Related Illness: Index of Symptoms and health, physical, neurological, psychological, and other complaint which people suspect may be mold or building-related.
- Atlas of Indoor Mold, Online Clinical Mold Atlas, Toxins, Pathogens, Allergens and Other Indoor Particles - Medical Health Effects of Mold (separate online document)
- "A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home", U.S. Environmental Protection Agency US EPA - includes basic advice for building owners, occupants, and mold cleanup operations. See http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide.htm
- "Disease Prevention Program for Certain Vegetable Crops," David B. Langston, Jr., Extension Plant Pathologist - Vegetables, University of Georgia (PDF document) original source: www.reeis.usda.gov/web/crisprojectpages/209797.html
- "Disease Prevention in Home Vegetable Gardens,"
Patricia Donald,
Department of Plant Microbiology and Pathology,
Lewis Jett
Department of Horticulture, University of Missouri Extension - extension.missouri.edu/publications/DisplayPub.aspx?P=G6202
- "Management of Powdery Mildew, Leveillula taurica, in Greenhouse Peppers," Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, British Columbia - Original source: www.agf.gov.bc.ca/cropprot/peppermildew.htm
- Environmental Health & Investigation Bibliography - our own technical library on indoor air quality inspection, testing, laboratory procedures, forensic microscopy, etc.
- Fiberglass: Mold in Fiberglass Insulation© 2005 comments about a field study in process, & more about health hazards from fiberglass insulation - DJF
- Fifth Kingdom, Bryce Kendrick, ISBN13: 9781585100224, is available from the InspectAPedia online bookstore - we recommend the CD-ROM version of this book. This 3rd/edition is a compact but comprehensive encyclopedia of all things mycological. Every aspect of the fungi, from aflatoxin to zppspores, with an accessible blend of verve and wit. The 24 chapters are filled with up-to-date information of classification, yeast, lichens, spore dispersal, allergies, ecology, genetics, plant pathology, predatory fungi, biological control, mutualistic symbioses with animals and plants, fungi as food, food spoilage and mycotoxins.
- Fungi, Identifying Filamentous, A Clinical Laboratory Handbook, Guy St-Germain, Richard Summerbell, Star Publishing, 1996, ISBN 0-89863-177-7 (English) (buy at Amazon)
- Looking for Mold Procedure: what mold is often found where in buildings - simple technical presentation
- Meruliporia: the house eating fungus or "poria"
- US EPA: Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Building [Copy on file at /sickhouse/EPA_Mold_Remediation_in_Schools.pdf ] - US EPA
- Ozone Warnings - Use of Ozone as a "mold" remedy is ineffective and may be dangerous.
- Rodents, Mice, Squirrel Control - I find high levels of mouse and rodent dander, fecal dust, and urine-contaminated dust in some buildings,
and high levels of these materials in building insulation in those locations. If you have a mouse problem, particularly if mice and their waste (fecals or urine) are contaminating
the building HVAC or building insulation, may need both steps to clean up or remove infected materials and steps to stop an ongoing
rodent problem. If squirrels are a problem, the cleanup needs to include closing off entry openings into the building. Get some
help from a licensed pest control expert.
Books & Articles on Building & Environmental Inspection, Testing, Diagnosis, & Repair
 The Home Reference Book - the Encyclopedia of Homes, Carson Dunlop & Associates, Toronto, Ontario, 25th Ed., 2012, is a bound volume of more than 450 illustrated pages that assist home inspectors and home owners in the inspection and detection of problems on buildings. The text is intended as a reference guide to help building owners operate and maintain their home effectively. Field inspection worksheets are included at the back of the volume. Special Offer: For a 10% discount on any number of copies of the Home Reference Book purchased as a single order. Enter INSPECTAHRB in the order payment page "Promo/Redemption" space. InspectAPedia.com editor Daniel Friedman is a contributing author.
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