Mold removal by professionals

If mold spreads on the walls in a house or apartment, it is not only annoying, but also dangerous and harmful to health. It should therefore be removed immediately and thoroughly. However, this cannot always be done with commercially available solutions or household remedies. It is therefore often advisable or even absolutely necessary to have it removed by a professional.

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If there is mold on the wall, household remedies or products for removing mold are often used – but these often only seem to solve the problem. Because of the spores in the walls, new mold keeps growing. This is not only annoying and associated with repeated but futile effort. Mold can also be a health hazard.

Therefore, quick and thorough action is required. However, this is hardly possible for laypersons due to the lack of specialist knowledge. It therefore makes sense in any case to leave the assessment and the work tailored to it to a professional. The earlier the better. Because mold spreads very quickly. The area to be treated can therefore become larger every day, which in turn increases the effort and cost of removal.

Possible causes

Many causes can be responsible for the development and spread of mold. Below:

• wrong ventilation
• lack of or insufficient heating
• insufficient distances between furniture and walls
• wrong insulation
• Structural defects or damage to the building fabric

In order to avoid a repeated formation of mold, it must not only be thoroughly removed - but the cause must also be eliminated. However, this is hardly possible for laypeople. An appraiser or mold removal professional will first get to the bottom of the cause and not immediately start eliminating it.

When selecting a professional, this procedure indicates a reputable provider. It is also important in order to answer the question of assumption of costs. If the mold growth is due to structural defects and not to incorrect ventilation or heating, the landlord must, for example, pay the expert and removal costs. In the case of a newly built home, however, defects could be charged to the relevant construction service.

Professional disposal - selection and process

In Germany, the term specialist for mold removal is not protected. This means that everyone can call themselves that and offer corresponding services. Unfortunately, this means that not only serious offers can be found. When selecting the service provider, however, a few points can be observed in order not to be taken in by dubious providers. The following questions can help:

What training and certification is available?

Training for the remediation of mold can be completed, for example, at TÜV Rheinland. Although it is not a recognized training occupation, this training is proof of the existing knowledge. Another indication of expertise and a reputable provider is the company's certification by TÜV.

How does the assessment and mold removal process work?

A reputable provider will provide comprehensive information in advance about the process of the assessment and mold removal and will not make any blanket promises. This procedure involves several steps. First of all, finding the cause, assessing the amount of work and the necessary repairs or refurbishment or replacement. A reliable company will use modern measuring technology and call in a TÜV-certified expert to take stock.

Is a cost estimate prepared and how detailed is it?

A suitable provider will prepare a detailed cost estimate after taking stock and estimating the effort. This is not only important for homeowners to prepare for the bill. This may be necessary for tenants in order to organize the assumption of costs by the landlord - if structural defects or damage to the building fabric are the cause of mold growth. If no estimate is offered or if the estimate does not detail the work steps and materials, another company should be hired to remove the mold.

Is a risk assessment and clearance measurement created?

A reputable company will prepare a so-called risk assessment after the assessment. This should be based on the guidelines of the building trade association and indicate how heavily the rooms are affected by the mold. After the renovation has been completed, a clearance measurement is carried out. This indicates whether rooms and walls have been successfully freed from mold and spores. This also makes it possible to see when selecting the provider whether it is a thoroughly and professionally coordinated company.

How much does mold removal by a professional cost?

A general answer to this question is hardly possible, since the price depends on the cause of the mold formation and its spread. If, for example, only incorrect ventilation or a lack of heating is responsible, the mold must be removed, but no structural changes or repairs are required. The associated working hours but also the material costs are of course significantly higher.

As a rule, at least 1,000 euros must be expected for professional mold removal. If necessary, savings can be made if some work steps are carried out in-house after consultation with the professional. However, this also depends on the individual case.

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