Don’t be shocked, but you have mold in your house right now. Mold is found everywhere, indoors and outdoors all year round. There is no such thing as a mold free environment. There are thousands of species of mold and most of the mold found indoors comes from outdoor sources. Mold is more likely to grow and become a problem when there is water damage, high humidity and dampness.
Mold damage in your home? You might want to check with your insurance company to see if that is covered. There are many companies that cover certain mold damage or none at all. Insurance companies over the years have been changing their mold policies, including companies in 44 states.
Odor control is a big obstacle once the fire is put out or the water is dried. House fires cause smoke and soot damage. You can make all the home repairs but the odor still lingers. You can get rid of all the water damage and dry everything, but still have that musty smell. Not to mention, the most feared four-letter word to all homeowners, MOLD.
All the talk lately is the new lead laws. As a contractor, we are doing lots of research to stay on top of all the new mandates. The opt out rule that many people were taking advantage of is now gone, so like it or not if your house is built before 1978 we are required to test for lead and follow the guidelines set out by the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) program if lead is found. We do this to protect kids against ingesting lead and causing health problems. To do this is simple but costly and very labor intensive. I will walk you through the process you can expect from Clarke Contractors if you hire us to do a job that qualifies for the program.
The skilled team at Clarke Contractors, Inc. boasts more a decade of experience in rehabilitative construction. Following a fire or flood, catastrophe, there are numerous reasons to seek out a contractor who is certified to bring a home or office building back to its original state. Clarke Contractors’ smoke remediation, fire restoration, moisture extraction, and mold removal technicians are trained to insure that customers receive only the best in restorative services. The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is the industry benchmark for excellence for the type of rebuilding work that Clarke Contractors offers. For more than 30 years, contractors and their clients have trusted IICRC to uphold industry standards, keeping construction professionals up-to-date on the latest advances in the industry.
The IICRC is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to standardize the cleaning and restoration service industries. Established in 1972, the IICRC creates and monitors educational programs and is owned and overseen by three individual shareholders and 14 industry trade associations, including the New England Institute of Restoration & Cleaning (NEIRC), the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), the Carpet Cleaners Institute of the Northwest (CCINW), and the Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), among others.
In order to qualify for IICRC-certified firm status, a contracting company must retain proof of insurance, provide its employees with consistent and relevant education and training, and maintain detailed documentation of customer complaints. Moreover, IICRC certified businesses are expected to adhere to the IICRC Code of Ethics, cooperating with all industry partners to promote the well-being of consumers, workers, and the environment. The IICRC neither owns educational institutions nor employs instructors; rather, the organization remains objective by approving schools and teachers that meet IICRC’s rigid requirements.
