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Frequently Asked Questions About Mold

I think I may have "toxic mold" in my home. What should I do next?

Not all microbial growths are toxigenic. Not all "black mold" is toxigenic. Billions of mold spores occur naturally in and outside of structures. At Bay Restoration, we can take a sampling of your microbial growth, and determine if the normal limits have been exceeded and if your indoor environment is harmful.

How do I know when I have chose a reputable company to handle my mold problem?

A reputable company will NOT:

• Purport to determine whether or not your microbial growth is toxigenic or not before performing the appropriate tests.
• Use scare tactics or language in order to frighten the homeowner into believing his home is filled with enough toxic mold to ruin his health forever.
• Obtain real estate closing from the local courthouse and drive to your home offering a "free mold inspection" when you home has just passed a rigorous home inspection.

What about certifications? Don't mold companies need to be certified?

Choose a mold remediator who holds a minimum IICRC certification as an applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT) and is actually following the approved treatment process. The AMRT will be bound to a code of ethics, which protect the consumer.

What about warranted "coatings" that are offered by some companies that are performing mold treatments?

There are many products on the market for mold remediation. As an IICRC certified firm, holding AMRT credentials, Bay Restoration administers the IICRC procedures, which, although a bit more involved, receive clearance levels which speak for themselves. Some treatments, such as marine coatings, in my opinion, "wash and wax' the mold.

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