ServiceMaster of Athens

When you suspect mold in your home, you need two separate steps: an inspection to identify the problem and remediation to fix it. Here's why this matters - the company doing the inspection shouldn't be the same one selling you the remediation work. When one contractor both inspects and fixes, they have a financial incentive to recommend expensive solutions, even if smaller fixes would work. Getting an independent inspection first protects you. ServiceMaster of Athens offers mold inspection services, which gives you that objective assessment without the conflict of interest that comes when the same company profits from the remediation.

Athens' humid climate - averaging 72% relative humidity and 46 inches of rain annually - creates ideal conditions for mold growth, especially in older homes like many built here around 1986. A standalone mold inspection typically costs between $200 and $600 in this region and gives you clear information before deciding on next steps. If you do need remediation work later, make sure any contractor you hire holds IICRC S520 certification and carries both general liability and pollution liability insurance, since Georgia doesn't require specific mold remediation licensing. Before you hire anyone, verify their insurance coverage in writing.