Buyer's Inspection Service

A mold inspection and mold remediation are two different jobs. An inspector's job is to find mold, identify what's causing it, and tell you what needs to happen next. A remediation company's job is to fix the problem and remove the mold. When the same company does both, they have a financial incentive to find more mold and recommend bigger fixes, which creates a conflict of interest. That's why industry standards say these services should stay separate. Buyer's Inspection Service handles the inspection side, giving you an objective assessment without skin in the game when it comes to remediation work.

Dayton's climate - with 69% humidity on average and steady rainfall - creates conditions where mold can take hold, especially in older homes like many of the ones built around 1950 that make up our housing stock. A mold inspection typically costs $200 to $600 in this region and gives you the facts you need to make a decision. Before you hire anyone for remediation work, verify they hold IICRC S520 certification and carry both general liability and pollution liability insurance. Ohio doesn't require a statewide mold remediation license, so those credentials are your best protection.