You told your friend about finding mold on your bathroom wall and she mentioned that her husband removed some mold just last month in their own home. Your friend tells you what her husband did and even offered to have him come over and help remove the mold in your bathroom, but you’re a little unsure about whether or not it’s a good idea. While your friend’s husband is handy, you know mold is a tough thing to deal with and that a trained, licensed, and insured expert who is in good standing with the professional world might be a better option.

What it Means for You When You Hire a Licensed Mold Remediation Company

Hiring a licensed mold remediation company to handle your mold problem gives you certain guarantees and ensures proper removal.

Training

To become licensed in mold remediation, applicants are required to perform specific training programs to learn about mold and how to remediate it effectively. To even get the chance to become licensed, an applicant must complete two sets of training. The first part of training includes sessions that add up to 24 hours of instruction and covers the basics of mold identification, mold assessments, and mold remediation. The second part of training covers Louisiana’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law for the safety of the public and takes four hours. This means a person licensed in mold remediation has knowledge on all things mold and knows how to professionally conduct the remediation within the law of Louisiana.

Insurance

Before an applicant can file for a license, he or she must submit certificates of insurance to the State Board for Contractors. The applicant must present two certificates of insurance coverage to the board including one for workers’ compensation and another for liability insurance. These required insurances provide coverage to the applicant if any health dangers were to emerge and also the applicant’s client from liability claims incase of on-site incidents. The applicant must file for an insurance minimum amount of $50,000. To be a professional mold remediation specialist, an applicant must have insurance coverage for all scenarios so both the applicant and the client is protected.

Professional

Anyone wanting to be licensed for mold remediation has to apply for his or her license and pay licensing fees after they complete the required training. After the State Board for Contractors is satisfied with the training and insurance coverage of the individual and their knowledge about mold, they will approve the issuance of a license for mold remediation. The applicant must then pay the necessary fee to obtain a license. While the fee covers the official license it also ensures that applicants are serious about becoming a mold remediation specialist. With a professional you will get dedicated services aimed at solving your problem in the quickest and most effective way possible.

While your friend’s husband has good intentions and is usually capable of handling any minor home fixes, a professionally licensed mold remediation specialist is the best way to go when dealing with mold. The remediation specialist will have the training, insurance, and license to effectively, safely, and legally perform the mold remediation within your home.