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Avatar for True North Restoration of Cedar Valley
True North Restoration of Cedar Valley
5.0(
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Toxicity and Mold - RemovalToxicity and Mold - Removal - For Business

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

True North Restoration of Iowa is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Avatar for Iowa Mold Removal, LLC
Iowa Mold Removal, LLC
4.5(
78
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Toxicity and Mold - RemovalToxicity and Mold - Removal - For Business

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Iowa Mold Removal was great to work with. They were very knowledgeable, professional, explained what they do and how they do it, answered our questions/concerns, and did quality work. Although we ran into a few communication and scheduling challenges along the way, they were always courteous and professional in making things right and following up to ensure the work was done and we were satisfied. Overall great experience and would recommend them to anyone who s dealing with mold and needs professional assistance."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
House and Home Inspections Services
4.6(
31
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Indoor Air Quality TestingMold & Toxic Material TestMold & Toxic Material Test - For Business

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

"Tony is very knowledgeable and meticulous. We had to hire a mold specialist after a home inspection revealed mold in our furnace closet. Tony was very sensitive to our concerns about safe removal. Tony freely and thoroughly advised us of the dangers. He provided us with a detailed report and offered us ongoing consultations free of charge."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Preferred Home Improvements - Home Facebook
4.4(
96
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Mold & Toxic Material Test

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We recently moved into our home and had felt that the air quality was poor and the vents needed to be cleaned. We were experiencing new allergies and chronic congestion. Jami was excellent when explaining the services and pricing, Dillon and team worked very hard to clean our entire system. After the requested cleaning, they showed before and after pictures of each vent/main. Dillon discovered mold in the furnace and in basement vents. The team stayed later than expected to add sanitation and furnace cleaning. All at an extremely reasonable price. We notice a big difference in our air quality in our house! We all feel better and deal with a lot less dusting when cleaning the house."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for The Works Air Care & Restoration
The Works Air Care & Restoration
4.5(
8
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Indoor Air Quality TestingMold & Toxic Material TestMold & Toxic Material Test - For Business+2 more

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Went excellent did everything I asked and then some my house isn't stuffy and has never smelled so nice. I will defiantly be having them back every year. Mold was removed from basement and now I'm not scared to bring my baby's down stairs when i do laundry. Big thanks to The Work's!!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
COOLEY DRYWALL PAINTING & REPAIR
4.6(
17
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Dry-rot, Water or Pest Damage - Major Repair

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Emergency services offered

"I called Cooley Drywall on approximately 9/10/12 to ask for an estimate for ceiling texture repairs. I let him know that we were on a short timeline, and that we needed to have the work done as soon as possible. He came to do an estimate within a couple of days. He seemed very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. We received an estimate immediately.
We ended up hiring another company because the estimate we received was significantly less than the one from Cooley. We would consider hiring Cooley in the future, provided price was something we felt was reasonable.
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Mold Testing and Remediation FAQs, answered by experts

Although you can run a DIY test for mold inside your home by buying a test kit, you won’t know whether the strain of mold is dangerous. The best way to test for mold in a home is to hire a professional who can determine the specific type of mold that you have. If you’re worried you exposed yourself to mold and it’s making you ill, you could request a health test. Your personal doctor could test your urine, take a nasal swab, or test some body tissue to determine your potential exposure to mold.

Asbestos fibers can stay airborne for 48 to 72 hours, depending on the home's ventilation. Fibers can linger longer in enclosed spaces with poor airflow. Because the fibers are microscopic, they can easily remain suspended, making them difficult to detect without professional equipment.

When you smell something, it’s because the particles of what you are smelling are floating through the air. If you smell mold, it means that it’s airborne, and whether or not it’s harmful depends on the type of mold. It’s very hard to tell the difference between molds, even with the internet to guide you. Call a professional as soon as you see mold, they will test it, remove it, and make sure you aren’t breathing anything harmful.

Black mold often smells musty, stale, or earthy, and some people liken its scent to that of sweaty clothing. While not everyone can identify the smell of mold, you are likely to smell it before you see it, as it usually is hidden in dark, damp areas; instead, the scent may pervade your entire home. If you smell mold, start by opening windows and looking for the source of the smell. If you find mold or are concerned about side effects, call a mold specialist right away, as it can be almost impossible to get rid of yourself.

According to the EPA, mold grows within 24 to 48 hours if left untreated after a water leak. So unless you notice the leak and stop it right away, you only have a day or so before mold is a real concern. If you don’t notice the leak, it can take about three weeks for the mold spores to become visible. That means you’ve likely had an active mold infection for a few weeks by the time you notice discoloration.

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