Consumers: Ask About Your Contractor's Mold Certification

These days, lots of contractors say that they’re experts. But are they really? Before you hire someone to inspect, test, or remediate mold from your home in Burke, VA or business, ask about their mold certification.

Some contractors obtain Mold Certificates from organizations that aren’t very credible. The most credible organizations for certifying mold professionals are the American Indoor Air Quality Council and the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.

The American IAQ Council has several mold certifications related to both mold inspection and mold remediation. The following list describes their mold certifications and the associated experience requirements which are dependent on university level of education:

Mold Inspection

• Certified Microbial Investigator (CMI), requires minimum 1-2 years of field experience
• Certified Microbial Consultant (CMC), requires minimum 4-8 years of field experience
• Mold Remediation
• Certified Microbial Remediator (CMR), requires minimum 1-2 years of field experience
• Certified Microbial Remediation Supervisor (CMRS), requires minimum of 1-5 years of field experience

The other recognized certifying organization, the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) has a more general certification, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).

The experts at Envirotex are fully licensed and certified. You can view our Mold Certifications here: Envirotex has provided thousands of inspections including Radon gas, Lead Paint, Asbestos, and Mold / IAQ issues. With more than 15 years’ experience in the environmental, mold and asbestos industry, Envirotex Environmental Services can protect your family and your home in Burke, VA from the dangers of mold. Please give Envirotex Environmental Services a call today.

About Envriotex Environmental Services

Established in Northern Virginia in 2000, Envirotex Environmental Services was founded on military service. While serving his country, the company's owner Mr. Freeman gained vast knowledge and experience in the environmental services field. His expertise in air monitoring and hazardous materials testing prepared him for his post-military career.