Southeast Restoration

A mold inspection and mold remediation are two different jobs that shouldn't fall to the same company. An inspector's job is to find mold and report what they see, while a remediation contractor's job is to fix it. When one company does both, they have a reason to find problems so they can sell you their fix. That's a conflict of interest. In Murfreesboro, where humidity runs around 72% and rain averages 47 inches yearly, mold thrives in older homes - the median house here was built in 2000. You'll want an independent inspector first, someone with no stake in selling you a remediation job.

If mold is found and you need remediation, that's when you'd call someone like Southeast Restoration. Before you hire any remediation contractor in Tennessee, verify they hold an S-Mold Contractor License (required for jobs over $25,000) by checking search.cloud.commerce.tn.gov. A standalone inspection typically costs between $200 and $600 in this region, which is money well spent for an honest baseline. Ask your inspector for a written report and get at least one bid from a licensed remediator before deciding who does the work.