SERVPRO of Yakima

A mold inspection and mold remediation are two different jobs, and it matters who does them. An inspector's job is to find mold, test it, and tell you what you're dealing with. A remediation contractor's job is to remove it and fix the problem. When the same company does both, there's a built-in conflict of interest - they have financial incentive to recommend expensive fixes, even when a smaller solution might work. That's why industry standards keep these roles separate. In Yakima, you'll want an independent inspector first to get an honest assessment of what's actually happening in your home.

Once you have that independent inspection report in hand, you can make an informed decision about remediation. If you do decide to move forward with cleanup, verify that any contractor you hire holds a valid contractor registration with Washington State's Department of Labor and Industries (you can check this at lni.wa.gov). Before you sign anything with any company, ask them directly whether they also perform mold inspections - and if they say yes, that's your signal to keep looking. An inspector who doesn't profit from the remediation work gives you the honest answers you need.