WIN Home Inspection

A mold inspection and mold remediation are two different services, and it matters that they stay separate. An inspection identifies whether mold exists, where it's located, and what type it is. Remediation is the actual removal and treatment. When one company does both, there's a built-in incentive to find problems that justify expensive cleanup work, which creates a conflict of interest. That's why industry standards keep these roles apart. In Memphis, where humidity averages 69% and rainfall hits 54 inches yearly, mold can be a real concern in older homes - the median house here was built in 1965. You'll want an inspector you can trust to give you an honest assessment without a financial stake in the remediation work that follows.

WIN Home Inspection handles the inspection side, which typically costs between $200 and $600 in this region. Once you have their findings, you can shop around for a qualified remediation contractor if needed. If any remediation work exceeds $25,000, verify that your contractor holds a current S-Mold Contractor License through Tennessee's licensing database. Before you hire anyone for either service, ask whether they have financial ties to other companies in the mold business - it's a straightforward question that protects you.