Square One Restoration, LLC

A mold inspection and mold remediation are two different jobs that shouldn't be done by the same company. An inspector's job is to find mold and report what they find objectively. A remediation contractor's job is to fix the problem. When one company does both, they have a financial incentive to recommend expensive fixes, even if they're not necessary. That's why industry standards say these roles should be separate. In Scottsdale, where homes built around 1990 are common and the dry climate keeps moisture low, mold issues tend to be less frequent than in humid regions, but when they do occur, you'll want an unbiased assessment.

Square One Restoration, LLC is listed as a mold inspector in Scottsdale, so before you hire them, clarify exactly what role they'll play in your situation. If you need both an inspection and remediation work, consider getting your inspection from them and then getting quotes from separate remediation contractors. If they recommend remediation, verify that any contractor you hire holds a valid ROC license through azroc.gov. A standalone inspection typically costs between $200 and $600 in this region, so you'll know what to expect going in.