MOLD REMEDIATION CONTRACTOR QUESTIONNAIRE 

Ask these seven questions when speaking with mold remediation contractors: 

1. Does your company perform mold inspections and remediation? 

• The answer should be no. Performing both is a conflict of interest and against the law in several states, including Florida.  

2. Can you send me a list of your certifications and licenses? 

• At a minimum, you want them to have licensed and certified project managers that oversee the day-to-day operations on job sites.  

3. Do you require a mold inspection and testing before your remediation and after remediation is completed? Do you guarantee your work? 

• The company should require a remediation protocol from a third party after performing a comprehensive inspection. Additionally, the initial inspector should complete any post-testing to guarantee the remediation performed. If the inspector fails the work, there should be no added cost to the homeowner for the remediation company to come back and do the work needed to finish the job, as long as the work falls within the original remediation plan provided.- Side note, post inspections should include both a visual inspection, moisture mapping, and testing. The testing protocols should mirror the samples collected during the initial inspection. A visual post-inspection only is not acceptable! 

4. Are you familiar with ERMI and Mycotoxin sampling? 

• If so, make sure they can give a general explanation of the importance of both. Again, it is crucial to work with a company that understands the different types of testing data.  

5. Have you ever performed remediation for someone with CIRS, LYME, MCS, or autoimmune disease? 

• Understanding the occupant’s needs is important. Working with this clientele type requires a different degree of remediation. 

6. Are you familiar with fine particle remediation? 

• This is an extensive cleaning procedure performed after the remediation of the source areas that involves a complete home wipe down and cleaning. 

7. Will you be willing to go through the report with the mold assessment company that performed the assessment? 

• There must be a collaboration between all parties involved so everyone understands the scope of work.  

Remember, ultimately, you want to make sure they can get through these questions and direct technical questions to the assessor who performed the inspection and testing.