ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburg

A mold inspection and mold remediation are two separate jobs, and it matters who does them. An inspector's job is to find mold and tell you what's there. A remediation company's job is to remove it and fix the problem. When the same company does both, they have a reason to find more mold than might actually need treatment, which creates a conflict of interest. That's why industry standards say these should be different companies. In Pittsburgh, where older homes are common and humidity runs high, getting an independent inspection first protects you from overspending on unnecessary work.

ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburg is listed as a mold inspector in Pittsburgh, which means they can help you get an honest assessment of what you're dealing with. If they find mold, you'll then want to contact a separate remediation contractor - ideally one with IICRC certification, general liability insurance, and pollution liability coverage, since Pennsylvania doesn't require a statewide mold remediation license. Before you book an inspection, ask ServiceMaster whether they also perform remediation work, and if they do, consider using someone else for the inspection instead.