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Mold Literate Company Recommendations
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Are you recommending your own company or a company you work for?
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Are you recommending a company you’ve personally used?
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What is your name?
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What's your IG handle?
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Has your health been impacted by mold?
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Has the health of your family or close friends been impacted by mold?
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What type of company are you recommending?
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Mold Inspector / IEP / Building Biologist, or Anyone who inspects a building for mold including Mold Dog
HVAC Company (must be mold literate)
Duct Cleaning Company (must be mold literate)
Mold Remediation Company
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What area of the world does this company service?
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If USA, please list city and state. Companies outside of the USA are welcome too.
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What is the company's name?
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Please provide company's website.
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Please provide company's contact information.
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Mold Inspector
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How many hours did the company take to inspect your home? / If this is your own company, please give an average on how many hours it takes to inspect a typical home.
Less than 1 hour
3 hours
2 hours
4+ hours
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Mold Inspector
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Did the inspector ask you for the water damage history of the home? / If this is your own company, do you take into consideration the water damage history of the home and ask your clients for this information?
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Mold Inspector
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What tools did the mold inspector use in your home? / If this is your own company, what tools do you use to inspect homes?
Hydrometer (used to check humidity levels)
Thermal Imaging Camera / Infrared Camera
Borescope (camera to look inside wall)
Their own EYES (aka Visual Inspection)
Moisture Meter
Fogger / Smoke Pen
Mold Dog
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Mold Inspector
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What methods of testing were used? / If this is your own company, what methods of testing do you utilize?
Ambient Air Samples (middle of the room air samples)
Tape Lift or Mold Swab Test
Wall Cavity Air Samples
ERMI
Mold Dog
Mycometer
Instascope
Pathways Testing
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Mold Inspector
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What areas of the home were inspected? / If this is your own company, what areas of the home are typically inspected?
All living spaces inside
Exterior perimeter of home
Attic
HVAC and ductwork (If you don't have an HVAC, but you know they check them, please check off.)
Garage (If you don't have one, but you know they check garages, please check off.)
Crawlspace or Basement (If you don't have either of these, but you know they check these areas, please check off.)
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Mold Inspector
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If they remediate homes, did they encourage you to hire them to remediate your home? / If this is your own company, do you typically inspect and remediate for the same client?
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N/A - They don't offer mold remediation services.
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Mold Inspector
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Did they provide mold remediation company referrals? / If this is your own company, do you typically provide mold remediation company referrals?
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Duct Cleaning Company
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Did they use negative air pressure to clean ducts? Were the vents covered? / If this is your own company, do you use negative air pressure to clean ducts and cover vents?
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Duct Cleaning Company
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Are they NADCA certified? If you aren't sure, you can check here: https://nadca.com/en/membership-verification / If this is your own company, are you NADCA certified?
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Duct Cleaning Company
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What kind of ducts do you have?
Flex Duct
Fiberglass lined
Sheet metal
N/A - I own a duct cleaning company.
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Duct Cleaning Company
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What type of attachment was used to clean the ducts? / If this is your own company, what type of attachment do you use to clean the ducts?
Octopus whip
Brush
No brush or whip; ducts were only fogged
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Duct Cleaning Company
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Did they clean all other components of the HVAC such as blower, evaporator coils, condensate drain line, etc? / If this is your own company, do you clean all HVAC components such as blower, evaporator coils, condensate drain line, etc?
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Duct Cleaning Company
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What HVAC components were cleaned besides ductwork? / If this is your own company, what HVAC components do you typically clean besides ductwork?
Blower
Condensate Drain Line
Evaporator Coils
Air Handler
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Duct Cleaning Company
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Did they fog the ducts with a cleaning solution? / If this is your own company, do you fog the ducts with a cleaning solution?
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Duct Cleaning Company
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What cleaning product was used to fog the ducts, and clean HVAC components (if applicable)? / If this is your own company, what product do you use to fog the ducts, and clean HVAC components?
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Duct Cleaning Company
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At what point were the ducts fogged? / If this is your own company, at what point do you fog the ducts?
BEFORE cleaning with brush (or whip) attachment and negative air pressure
AFTER cleaning with brush or (whip) attachment and negative air pressure
Neither option. My ducts were only fogged.
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Duct Cleaning Company
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Did the duct cleaning vacuum remain outside while cleaning ductwork? / If this is your own company, does your vacuum remain outside while cleaning ductwork?
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Duct Cleaning Company
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Did they provide before and after photos of ALL ducts and HVAC components? / If this is your own company, do you provide before and after photos of ALL ducts and HVAC components to clients?
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Duct Cleaning Company
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Did you notice more dust and/or allergy related symptoms post duct cleaning?
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N/A - I own a duct cleaning company.
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HVAC Company
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Do they think that mold in HVAC's is perfectly fine, and not a health concern? / If this is your own company, do you think that mold in HVAC's is perfect fine and not a health concern?
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HVAC Company
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What is their approach to mold removal and preventing future mold growth? Select all that apply. / If this is your own company, what is your approach to mold removal and preventing future mold growth?
Replace ducts
Fog ducts
Clean all HVAC components
Address and rectify root cause (ie. air leaks, HVAC size, etc)
Installing UV lights
Installing air scrubbers
Not sure
Other
No approach. They don't think mold is an issue.
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HVAC Company
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What items are inspected or addressed during a seasonal maintenance checkup? Check all that apply or all that you are aware of being checked. / If this is your own company, what items are inspected or addressed during a seasonal maintenance checkup?
Coolant Levels
Thermostat functionality
Mold
Leaky HVAC system and ductwork
Proper airflow
Filters
Condensate drain for clogs and blockages
Drain pan for rust, damage, etc.
Gas piping and pressure
Components of blower
Electrical connections
Furnace Exhaust Venting & Heat Exchanger
Gas or Carbon Monoxide leaks
Outdoor AC Condenser & Blower Fan
Refrigerant level
Size of HVAC system to see if it's sized correctly
Other
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HVAC Company
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How do they check for leaks? / If this is your own company, how do you check for leaks?
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HVAC Company
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What HVAC components are cleaned during a seasonal maintenance checkup? Check all that apply. / If this is your own company, what HVAC components are cleaned during a seasonal maintenance checkup?
Condenser coils (outside unit)
Blower
Evaporator coils (inside unit)
Condensate drain line
Ductwork
Furnace
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HVAC Company
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Do they perform manual J, S, D, and T calculations when installing new systems? / If this is your own company, do you perform these calculations when installing new systems?
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I didn't have a new system installed so I don't know.
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HVAC Company
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Did they SHOW you concerns with your HVAC (such as mold growth, rusty drain pan, poorly sealed ducts, etc.)? "show" = physically bring you to the area of concern, or show you pictures they took. / If this is your own company, do you SHOW your clients concerns with their HVAC (such as mold growth, rusty drain pan, poorly sealed ducts, etc.)?
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HVAC Company
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What is their approach to removing flex duct when being replaced? / If this is your own company what is your approach to removing flex duct when being replaced?
No special approach
Capping or tying both ends of the flex duct before removing
Covering furniture and belongings with plastic sheeting
I'm not sure since I didn't have mine replaced.
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HVAC Company
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Did they seal any air gaps after the new ductwork install? / If this is your own company, do you seal air gaps after new ductwork is installed?
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Not sure since I didn't get new ductwork
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HVAC Company
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Do they offer the option of removing your evaporator coils from the air handler to do a thorough cleaning of them, rather than cleaning them in place? / If this is your own company, do you offer the option of removing clients' evaporator coils from the air handler to do a thorough cleaning of them, rather than cleaning them in place?
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Not sure
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HVAC Company
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Did they leave any trash in the HVAC area? / If this is your own company, does your crew always pick up their mess and not leave trash behind?
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HVAC Company
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Did they recommend installing air scrubber technology? / If this is your own company, do you always recommend air scrubber technology to clients?
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Mold Remediation Company
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What is their approach to mold removal and remediation? Be sure to scroll down and select ALL that apply. This question is very important. / If this is your own company, what is your approach to mold removal and remediation?
Fog home, or spray biocide to kill the mold
Encapsulation, paint, or sealer
Remove moldy drywall, insulation, and wood (This includes removal of moldy framing and subfloor).
Remove moldy drywall and insulation. Moldy wood (framing and subfloor) is NOT removed.
Sand (or wire brush) moldy wood
Containment
Negative air pressure
HEPA vacuuming
Deep particulate cleaning of contained or contaminated area
Deep particulate cleaning of ENTIRE HOME (even outside of containment). This means every inch of the home - ceilings, walls, baseboards, cabinetry, counters, blinds, light fixtures, etc.
Locate root cause of mold, and rectify (or offer solutions to rectify)
Look for other sources of hidden mold that the mold inspector may have missed
Other
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Mold Remediation Company
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At what point is encapsulation paint/sealer used? / If this is your own company, at what point is encapsulation paint/sealer used?
At the beginning. This is how they address killing the mold and preventing further mold growth.
After the mold has been fogged, sprayed or wiped with biocide
After the mold has been sanded off and cleaned, or after wood has been removed and replaced
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Mold Remediation Company
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Do they have a trusted mold literate HVAC company they work closely with? / If this is your own company, do you have a trusted mold literate HVAC company you work closely with?
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Mold Remediation Company
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What type of cleaning solution does the mold remediation company use? If you know the name brand, please specify. / If this is your own company, what cleaning solution/s do you use?
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Mold Remediation Company
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Did they give you daily updates? / If this is your own company, do you always give your clients daily updates?
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Mold Remediation Company
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Did they provide photos or videos DURING the mold remediation process? / If this is your company, do you provide photos or videos of what you discover DURING the mold remediation process?
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Mold Remediation Company
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Has the owner of the company or any of their employees been impacted by mold illness? / If this is your own company, have you or any of your employees been impacted by mold illness?
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Mold Remediation Company
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Was the owner of the company present during the mold remediation project? / If you work for this company, is the owner present during most of the mold remediation project?
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Please be as detailed as possible about your experience with this company.
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If this is your own company, please explain why you think you would be a good fit for our list of recommended companies.
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