ServiceMaster Cleaning and Restoration by Cleaning Masters

A mold inspection and mold remediation are two different jobs, and it's important they stay that way. An inspector's job is to tell you whether mold exists, where it is, and how bad it is. A remediation company's job is to remove it. When the same outfit does both, they have a reason to find problems - the more mold they "discover," the more money they make fixing it. That conflict of interest is why industry standards keep these roles separate. In Waterbury, where homes built around 1958 sit in humid conditions with significant rainfall, mold inspections make sense as a first step. A standalone inspection typically costs $200 to $600 and gives you honest information before you decide what to do next.

ServiceMaster Cleaning and Restoration by Cleaning Masters is listed as a mold inspector in Waterbury, so before you hire them, confirm they don't also perform the remediation work themselves. If they do both, get a second opinion from an independent inspector. When you're ready to choose a remediation contractor, verify they're registered with Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection and look for IICRC S520 certification and proof of appropriate insurance. Ask any inspector or contractor to put their findings and recommendations in writing before you commit to anything.