We were in the process of selling our house and wanted a professional/expert assessment on the discoloration of some basement insulation, which could have easily been mistaken for mold by a less qualify person and thus, jeopardizing the deal/selling price, based on the buyer’s home inspection.
Ross from MoldServices.ca showed up at our house for the inspection. I was very impressed with his expertise on the subject and his explanation on the findings. He inspected the basement and the exterior foundation thoroughly for any problems with moisture/water intrusion and indication of mold. Fortunately, the house was in relatively good shape and I had mistaken some dirty vapor barrier and insulation, due to a leaky sill gasket, as potentially mold. His confirmation and the follow up inspection report put us at ease with the current state of our house.
Although MoldService.ca does charge for their inspection ($150) in the event mold was not found and their Remediation Services is not required, it was worth spending the money for their expertise and to certify the property professionally. MoldServices.ca was actually our second inspection as a second opinion. The first inspection by a competitor told us we had mold (via their free inspection service). They provided an estimate at $1000+ for their Remediation and Treatment Services. The construction cost to replace/reinstall the insulation would cost extra.
All in all I am very happy with the outcome and I will use MoldServices.ca again for the next house.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $150.00
- What could this company do to improve their services?
- Not based on the scope of our case/project.
- Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
- If there are any early signs of moisture in your basement/house, get it checked out/remedied ASAP by MoldServices.ca. It is worth it from a piece of mind perspective and it will save you a lot of money in the long run, as a small mold problem can grow into a very large and expensive undertaking.
- Company Response
Thanks for the great review, many inspectors mistake the sill gasket dirt for mold, I've seen it many times but to be sure form the home inspectors point of veiw I confirmed with a seasoned home inspector the postion taken when they see it. All good
Cheers
Ross