SERVPRO of Eagan/Apple Valley

When you're looking at a mold inspector's Google reviews, a 4.7-star rating across 95 reviews tells you that many customers have had positive experiences. What it doesn't tell you is whether the inspector has the right credentials or if there might be conflicts of interest in how they operate. That's where you need to do some homework before calling anyone in Bloomington. SERVPRO of Eagan/Apple Valley is listed as a mold inspector in the area, but here's something important: inspectors who also perform the remediation work have a built-in conflict of interest under industry standards. Before you hire anyone, verify they hold IICRC S520 certification for mold-specific work and check that they're properly licensed by Minnesota's Department of Labor and Industry.

Bloomington's climate - averaging 70% relative humidity and 31 inches of rain annually - creates conditions where mold problems aren't uncommon, especially in older homes like the median 1971-built house here. A standalone mold inspection typically costs between $200 and $600 in this region. Before you sign any agreement with SERVPRO of Eagan/Apple Valley or another inspector, ask them directly: will they be the ones doing the remediation work if mold is found? If the answer is yes, consider getting a second opinion from an independent inspector with no financial stake in recommending costly repairs.