Home Doctors - Home Inspections

When you suspect mold in your home, you need two separate things: first, a professional inspection to identify whether mold is present and where, and second, remediation to remove it. Here's why this matters - a company that does both inspections and remediation has a financial incentive to find problems and recommend expensive fixes. Industry standards recognize this conflict of interest, which is why it's better to hire an inspector who only inspects. In Rochester, where homes built around 1987 sit in a humid climate averaging 69% relative humidity, mold concerns are real enough without worrying whether your inspector is being objective.

Home Doctors - Home Inspections handles the inspection side of things, which means you get an unbiased assessment of any mold situation in your home. A standalone mold inspection typically costs between $200 and $600 in this region. Before you call, verify that whoever performs your inspection holds IICRC S520 certification for mold-specific work and that they're licensed as a residential contractor with Minnesota's Department of Labor and Industry - this protects you and ensures you're getting qualified expertise.