Demand for mold inspection and testing services in Toronto is high. This is because Toronto not only has some of the oldest buildings but has also the largest population in Canada. Research has shown that old buildings are more susceptible to mold infestation than new buildings. Mold inspection and testing could help to determine:
- if there’s an air quality issue in the building as a result of mold growth
- if there is hidden mold problem. Mold can grow inside your home behind walls and underneath flooring where it is not easily seen.
- the cause or source of moisture that led to mold growth
- the best procedure to remove the mold and fix the cause.
Providers of mold inspection and testing services in Toronto
Providers of mold inspection and testing services in Toronto include home inspectors, individual occupational health and safety consultants and environmental companies. Home inspectors tend to exclusively serve homeowners. Well known consultants and and environmental companies service institutions such as schools, hospitals, government buildings and commercial buildings.
The cost of mold inspection and testing services in Toronto
The cost of mold inspection and testing services in Toronto varies greatly from one service provider to another. Since there are no standards for mold inspection and testing it’s very difficult for a consumer to compare pricing. Mold inspection costs also depending on the size of the property, extent of the mold inspection, number of mold samples, and other factors. Price quotes could be as low as $250 and as high as $3,500 or more.
How to look for a mold inspection and testing services provider in Toronto
As mentioned earlier, it’s difficult to compare pricing for mold inspection and testing. However asking for a written quote that includes a scope of work and the experience of the service provider could help a consumer compare pricing against the experience and the proposed scope of work and hence decide which service provider is providing a valuable service at a reasonable price. A decision to hire a mold inspection and testing services provider should not be based on price a lone.
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