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Mold Test Company IA
3.7(
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Mold & Toxic Material TestIndoor Air Quality TestingMold & Toxic Material Test - For Business

Serving Shellsburg, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"This was worth every cent. They truly care about their customers and empathize with the struggles that mold can cause. They are thorough and there for you every step of the way. We were very impressed with the service and Larry Ross, the inspector that they sent out, was top notch, thorough and empathetic. They have truly been the light at the end of a very dark tunnel for me and my family. Highly recommend them to anyone needing mold testing."
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14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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True North Restoration of Cedar Valley
5.0(
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Toxicity and Mold - RemovalToxicity and Mold - Removal - For Business

Serving Shellsburg, 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
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Iowa Mold Removal, LLC
4.5(
78
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Toxicity and Mold - RemovalToxicity and Mold - Removal - For Business

Serving Shellsburg, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is my second review. Vince and his team did a fantastic job remediating the hidden mold in my basement as I reviewed before. Since then I have been worried about where else mold could by hiding in my home. Vince has gone above and beyond to help me feel comfortable again. Vince himself has made a number of trips to my home to check any suspicious areas each time that I contact him about. He has sent his team members too. I recently had my attic checked. I canâ t thank him enough for putting up with me. I have been extremely impressed with the whole home dehumidifier, Aprilaire, that his team set up in my basement. My basement humidity stays in the 40s or below. That is in all areas of my basement. Prior to the Aprilaire, I was using a single dehumidifier and it did a good job dehumidifying the area that the dehumidifier was set up in but what I didnâ t realize was that it wasnâ t dehumidifying the other areas of my basement. I have hygrometers set up everywhere now and I can see that the Aprilaire is doing its job. I do recommend Vince and his team. He does care for the well being of his clients!"
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 interior wall cavity
 Mold growing from interior of the wall cavity
 wall vinyl covered this mold
 mold under wall covering

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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Pure Maintenance of Iowa
4.7(
21
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Indoor Air Quality TestingMold & Toxic Material TestMold & Toxic Material Test - For Business

Serving Shellsburg, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would recommend Pure Maintenance of Iowa, LLC over any other mold remediation company I corresponded with most recently and for a number of reasons for which are and should be important to all consumers looking for knowledgeable and integrity based information & guidance relating to a problem that is more prevalent than one may think, in more home types than one may think, to include new construction homes , and a problem for which if not treated could pose health risks to all whom live in a positive tested environment especially one where people whom have allergies and other kinds of predisposed respiratory conditions live. Exposure to certain kinds of mold can make those people more susceptible & more sensitive than most to the irritating effects of mold as well as to the repercussions of certain kinds for which could affect ones health and overall well being. I had the pleasure of meeting Scott Gustofson , one of Pure Maintenanceâ s Lead technicians , during his visit to my home today for which I scheduled for reasons of needing some help understanding and learning the science behind how they are able to identify the potential of future mold and/or current mold presence in my new construction home. This being something I needed from them before I could even think of considering their testing. And they were more than accommodating in doing so. Unexpected to me , the visit today also included a preliminary moisture testing service for which assists Pure maintenance better support their recommendations for either moving forward with the science based testing methods they offer or Ruling out the need for doing so. The time extended for providing education as well as the moisture preliminary testing done today were both fee of charge and both held me , as a potential future customer , 100% free of enduring any cost at all from todayâ s visit and/or in the future if I for whatever reason chose to not go ahead with the testing and subsequent remediation. In my experience customer service like that is just not seen very much at all anymore these days. I also think Scott should be recognized by this company for representing them in such a positive light by having such great knowledge of the products used and in the research that supports their testing and treatment methods and also being able to articulate all in such a genuine and educated way that also makes perfect sense to the customer at the same time. Not an easy skill to master. Thank you for such a great experience and I recommend all who are seeking this kind of service reach out to Pure Maintenance as you wonâ t be disappointed."
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Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
COOLEY DRYWALL PAINTING & REPAIR
4.6(
17
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Dry-rot, Water or Pest Damage - Major Repair

Serving Shellsburg, 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 questions, answered by experts

Mold grows at the fastest rate the environment it’s in will let it. The space between your vinyl flooring and the base flooring it’s on is a perfect environment for mold growth, allowing for rapid spread and contamination. Preventing this involves a proper installation of the flooring and constant humidity control.

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.

If you need mold remediation, you’re probably looking at a bill of a couple thousand dollars or more. Sometimes, though, your homeowner’s insurance policy may cover some or all of the costs of the remediation. If the black mold forms because of a covered event, such as a storm that damages your roof, and causes leaking or flooding in the basement, it’s possible the policy also covers mold remediation. It never hurts to ask your insurance company if it will cover the cost of black mold remediation.

Removing mold yourself can be dangerous. Always wear protective gear to cover your skin, face, and eyes, and wear a respiratory mask to protect your lungs. It is most recommended to only remove small areas of mold on your own and leave large mold growth to professionals. Mold growth can also be persistent. Without addressing the root cause, DIY surface cleaning can be ineffective and temporary.

Mold doesn’t require much airflow to make it out from behind walls and into your living space, making you sick. HVAC systems can actually pull the mold from behind walls and spread it through your home. While the mold may be out of sight, moisture transfer from the wall can also spread the mold from behind the wall into your living space and air. Any cracks in the walls or bad insulation only compound this effect. 

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