In Virginia, Maryland, and many other states, mold remediation contractors are not required to obtain any special licenses or certifications. That’s right, anyone with access to a van and rudimentary tools could call themselves a “mold remediation specialist” when in reality, they are a giant scam.
It happens all the time!
To counteract these frauds, there are many reputable organizations all over the country that have very strict certification guidelines to ensure the utmost quality and professionalism. These organizations are the watchdogs for the mold remediation industry and consumers alike.
The bottom line is if the mold mediation contractor you are considering for the job isn’t certified, you’re best just walking away now while you still can.
While there are many highly reputable organizations that take their job extremely seriously when it comes to the certification process, there are equally as many shady organizations that claim to offer certifications for barely lifting a finger.
Only reputable certifications come from hard work, long hours of training, dedication to the craft, and a no-exceptions attitude. Paying a one-time fee or attending a virtual class doesn’t necessarily mean a mold remediation contractor is “certified.”
The best way to identify which certifications are truly something to be proud of and which ones are just for show is by doing your own independent research. Ask your supposed mold remediation contractor for a list of their certifications and just run a quick Google search; you will find everything you need to know.
As we mentioned before, very few states require any sort of licensing or certification. When you are dealing with mold, you want the most experienced people on the job. Mold poses serious health risks to individuals of all ages and can quickly spread to other areas of the home, at which point there is no easy remedy.
Mold remediation is a complex process involving many forms of advanced technology and procedures. Double and triple-checking that your mold remediation contractor has the proper certifications will ensure they can achieve the following:
When it comes to intense certification requirements, we love a good challenge. Since our company’s start, we have geeked out over every certification course we can get our hands-on and are extremely proud to have more reputable certifications than any other mold remediation company in Northern Virginia and Washington D.C.
The list of our certifications is ever-growing, but the ones we are most proud of include:
Let’s face it, mold remediation is no small feat and is not exactly known for being cheap. Doing your due diligence now will save you countless hard-earned dollars in the future to come. The old saying of “measure twice cut once” goes a long way in choosing a reputable mold remediation contractor who is after long-term solutions, not a quick payday.
Our certified technicians must pass vigorous training sessions throughout their career with Valor Mold. We believe in order to be the absolute best at what you do, you can never stop educating yourself.
Are you ready to tackle your mold problems head-on and kick them to the curb once and for all? Give the mold nerds a call!
You can reach our Springfield office Monday-Friday by calling (703) 897-7121, or contact us today!
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Valor Mold Removal is a certified and experienced mold testing and remediation company. We are fully insured, fully licensed, and accredited with the Better Business Bureau. We also provide crawl space encapsulation, soda blasting, humidity control, and air quality cleaning.
