Hays + Sons

When you're looking at a company with 83 Google reviews and a 4.9-star rating, you're seeing what past customers thought - but that doesn't tell you everything about how they handle your specific situation. High ratings show consistency, but they don't reveal potential conflicts of interest or whether a firm follows industry standards. That's why it matters to dig deeper, especially with mold work in Bloomington, where the humid climate (averaging 70% relative humidity and 48 inches of rain yearly) creates conditions where mold thrives in older homes like many of ours built around 1983.

Before you call Hays + Sons or any mold inspector, know this: Indiana doesn't require a specific mold remediation license, which means you need to do the vetting yourself. The biggest thing to verify is whether the company performs both inspections and remediation - if they do, they have a built-in incentive to find problems and sell you their fix. Ask them directly if they inspect only or if they also do remediation work, and request proof they carry general liability insurance and follow IICRC S520 standards. A standalone mold inspection typically costs $200-$600 in this region, so get that quote upfront too.