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Re: Mold Remediation Nightmare - Dririte, Jacksonville, FL
Posted by AW on 4/19/06
JS - If you are concerned about a poor remediation job, the
first course of action is to review their contract for
services. There should be some language regarding clearance
for the work performed and a warranty. Clearance is
generally defined as a minimum threshold for residual
contamination. This determination can be performed though
air sampling and surface testing. Ask for the test reports
that they conducted prior to rebuild and have an independent
indoor air quality (IAQ) professional review them. You may
also want to have the IAQ draw air samples in the wall
cavities that were remediated and tested.
If you find high levels of spore count and/or the presence
of toxic mold spores, immediately notify the remediation
company in writing and demand that they come back out and
properly treat the area. Demand that an independent IAQ
professional inspect their work BEFORE slapping the dry wall
back up.
The bottom line - many companies are blindly relying on
drying, disinfectants, HEPA vacuuming, and antifouling
paints as effective remediation techniques. You cannot half-
treat the problem. If you do not remove spores and inhibit
new growth, all it takes is a few humid days, and growth can
begin once again.
Reputable companies warrant their work for at least 3 years
and many warrant their work for a period not less than 5
years. Because there are potential health issues involved,
do not waste any time tackling this potential problem. The
sooner the better.
Let us know how things go.
On 4/18/06, JS wrote:
> Does any one know about a mold remediation company in
> Jacksonville named Dri-rite? It seems to me that they are
> not on the level. They were hired by my condo assoc. to
> remove a great deal of mold from my residence. Another
> resident hired an IH to inspect after Dririte had
> supposedly finished the mold removal on her unit. The IH
> said that they only removed less than 1/3 of what they
> should have and did a terrible job. I asked him how they
> get away with this, he said that they inspect their own
> work and just say that they pass every time regardless.
> He told me that builders use them because they look
> professional (a point that I can't agree), they are cheap
> and fast because they only remove or wipe down the mold
> you can see and then just say that they are done, thus
> saving builders money and screwing homeowners. They have
> just finished working in my unit and I do not feel at
> ease. They test there own work, is that the correct way
> to do these things? They even reinstalled the drywall
> before the results came back, is this right? I am very
> worried. I think that my builder has taken advantage of
> me. Can anyone offer any advice?
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