Any mold professional should be able to explain your mold removal project in simple words. If someone tries to complicate and confuse you about the process and scare you into hiring them, walk away and say, “Thanks, but no thanks.” Get second opinion. Always.

Once in the home, here’s what to expect from a professional
mold remediation contractor:

• Proper safety gear should be worn when dealing with mold. A full protective suit is recommended during the removal of the mold source and for larger mold remediation projects.
• Mold professionals seal off the work area, often using plastic sheeting, so that mold spores do not become dispersed throughout the home. They also create a cleaning chamber in most of the projects.
• Mold professionals use professional equipment such as HEPA air scrubbers, HEPA vacuums, commercial-strength dehumidifiers, etc.
• After mold is physically removed from its source, the air should be cleaned of airborne mold spores using HEPA air scrubbers.
• When vacuuming and using air scrubbers for mold remediation, the filters used should be HEPA. Only HEPA filters are designed to capture particles as small as mold spores.
• Mold professionals always discard moldy porous building materials such as drywall, insulation and baseboards.
• Mold professionals will use an antimicrobial chemical to sanitize after demo.
• Mold professionals often use encapsulate to make the treated areas more resistant to water damage and mold, and also to help with odor control.