What is a Mold Protocol?

3/15/2018 (Permalink)

Assessors in Florida write protocols for remediation, which we -- the remediators -- use as a beginning point to embark on a mold remediation.

Most South Florida property owners experiencing a mold problem haven't experienced such a thing before. 

As a result, every job we do is preceded by many of the same questions.

One of the most common -- what is a mold protocol?

A mold protocol is a preliminary list of recommended steps, prescribed by a Florida-licensed Mold Assessor, to get the affected home or business back to health. If a Mold Assessor is involved, and if he or she writes a protocol -- our role in the process is to then "remediate," or remedy, the problem. We are the remediation company, charged with the task of restoring the property to its normal fungal ecology.

We always recommend that a residential or commercial property owner contract the services of an independent, objective Mold Assessor to write a preliminary protocol. It provides an objective set of recommendations that a property owner can trust. Additionally, after the remediation takes place, the assessor can return and provide "clearance reviews" to ensure that the remediator (e.g., us) has done a good job and restored the property to normal fungal ecology.

Generally we don't like to hire the Mold Assessor ourselves -- that introduces a conflict of interest, real or perceived, that can introduce questions into this costly and cumbersome process. We prefer that a customer select their own qualified assessor and let us know what the protocol says. However many people have no idea where to begin looking for a qualified Mold Assessor. If this is the case we are happy to provide a list of referrals of Assessors operating credibly in the South Florida marketplace.

Give us a call at SERVPRO of Miami Beach and we'll be happy to send a list if you are looking for a mold remediation protocol!