PuroClean Certified Restoration Specialist

Before you hire anyone to inspect or treat mold in Metairie, make sure they hold a current Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) license for mold remediation work - you can verify this at arlspublic.lslbc.louisiana.gov. It's also worth knowing that mold inspectors who also do the remediation work themselves face a built-in conflict of interest, since they profit from finding problems. Given Metairie's climate (averaging 77% relative humidity and 62 inches of rain yearly), mold is a real concern for homeowners, especially in older homes like the median property built in 1971. A standalone mold inspection typically costs $200 to $600 in this region.

PuroClean Certified Restoration Specialist is listed as a mold inspector in Metairie. Before you call them or anyone else, ask whether the person doing your inspection will also be performing any remediation work. If they will, understand that their financial incentive is to recommend treatment - which doesn't mean the recommendation is wrong, just that you'll want a second opinion. Get any findings and estimates in writing, and verify that whoever handles the work holds the proper state license.