First Restoration Services of Asheville NC

A 4.7-star rating across 115 Google reviews tells you that First Restoration Services of Asheville NC has satisfied a lot of customers, but it doesn't tell you everything that matters. Reviews show reputation, but they don't reveal whether a company has the right licenses, insurance, or whether it follows industry standards. That last part is worth thinking about, especially in Asheville where our climate - 73% relative humidity and heavy rainfall - creates real conditions for mold growth. Older homes like many of ours (built around 1979 on average) are particularly vulnerable.

Here's the thing: when a mold inspector also does the remediation work, there's a built-in conflict of interest under industry standards. They have financial incentive to recommend more work. Before you call First Restoration Services of Asheville NC or anyone else, verify that they hold a general contractor's license from the NCLBGC and carry appropriate insurance. A standalone mold inspection typically costs $200-$600 in this region. Ask the company point-blank whether they perform both inspection and remediation, and if so, how they manage that conflict.