Buffalo Home Remodeling & Remediation Services

A mold inspection in Buffalo typically costs $200 to $600, depending on your home's size and how accessible the problem areas are. Older homes like many of Buffalo's houses (the median was built in 1938) tend to need more thorough checking because of years of wear. The city's climate doesn't help either - with 75% humidity and 40 inches of rain annually, moisture problems are common here. Buffalo Home Remodeling & Remediation Services offers mold inspection services, but before you call, know that inspectors who also do remediation work have a built-in conflict of interest under industry standards. An inspector profits when they find problems that require the remediation work they also perform, which can skew recommendations.

If you do decide to move forward with Buffalo Home Remodeling & Remediation Services or any other company, verify that they're properly licensed. New York State requires mold assessment and remediation contractors to hold valid licenses from the NY Department of Labor, and you can check this yourself at mpwr-public.labor.ny.gov. Getting a second opinion from an independent inspector (one who doesn't do remediation) is a smart move and often worth the extra cost. Before signing any contract, ask for a detailed, written report explaining what was found and why the recommended work is necessary.