Sweet Home Inspections, Inc.

When you suspect mold in your Kansas City home, you need an independent inspector to identify the problem before anyone talks about fixing it. Here's why: companies that both inspect and remediate have a financial incentive to find more mold or recommend unnecessary work. A mold inspection and remediation are two different services, and keeping them separate protects you. Sweet Home Inspections, Inc. performs inspections, which means they can give you an unbiased assessment of what's actually there. A typical standalone mold inspection in this region costs between $200 and $600, depending on your home's size and complexity.

Kansas City's humid climate - averaging 66% relative humidity and 39 inches of rain yearly - creates conditions where mold can take hold, especially in older homes like the median Kansas City residence built in 1966. Once you have an inspection report from Sweet Home Inspections, Inc., you'll know exactly what you're dealing with and can get separate quotes from qualified remediation contractors. When you're ready to hire someone for cleanup, verify they carry appropriate general liability insurance and hold IICRC certification, since Missouri doesn't require a specific mold remediation license. Before signing any agreement, always ask your inspector or contractor to explain their findings and recommendations in writing.