SERVPRO of Rockville and Silver Spring North

Mold inspections in this region typically cost between $200 and $600, with the price depending mainly on your home's size and how accessible the areas are that need checking. Silver Spring's climate - averaging 69% relative humidity and 40 inches of rain yearly - creates conditions where mold can develop, especially in older homes like many built here around 1965. When you're looking for an inspector, it's worth knowing that SERVPRO of Rockville and Silver Spring North lists mold inspection services, but there's an important conflict of interest to consider: inspectors who also perform the remediation work have a financial incentive to find problems that require their services.

Before you call any company, verify that they're properly licensed if remediation becomes necessary. Maryland requires mold remediation contractors to hold a license from the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC), and you can check this at dllr.maryland.gov. If you hire SERVPRO of Rockville and Silver Spring North or anyone else, ask upfront whether they perform both inspections and remediation - and if they do, consider getting a second opinion from an independent inspector before agreeing to any treatment work.