Certified Mold Inspection & Remediation Services

Home inspection, Lead Testing & Removal, Mold Testing & Remediation,

About us

Minnesota’s trusted Mold experts since 2003. We exclusively focus on mold inspections, consultations, mold testing, and remediation projects. We take a disciplined and practical approach to each individual mold situation. Our goal is to equip you with the facts and knowledge so that you are comfortable and confident in our ability to resolve your problem. Our inspection process will provide you with an honest and fair assessment of the situation and what steps need to be taken to correct any current issues along with preventing any future mold problems.

Business highlights

21 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Environmental Mold Inspections, Consultations, Testing, & Mold Remediation

Services we don't offer

We are specialists. Mold is our only business.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

yes



Accepted payment methods

American Express
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MasterCard
Visa

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Reviews

4.9316 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
3%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 226-316 of 316 reviews

RYAN M.
08/2008
5.0
I didn't believe the previous reports who had similar experience but thought it was worth giving him a call. I figured they were family or friends, but it's true, as hard as it is to believe. He was great to talk to, called me back right away and solved my problem without charging me a fee. Don't know how he can stay in business doing that, maybe it's all the referrals he'll get from folks like me. Great guy, great advice, and I can't afford not calling him in the future. Thanks Tom.
Description of Work: I contacted them about a couple of water/mold issues that we were having with our home. He asked many questions & listened well. He was able to diagnose the problem over the phone and provide some quick & simple solutions. He did not charge me, even though I offered to pay. So I owe him this report at the very least.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Katrina G.
07/2008
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
We had a pipe that had a leak on the second floor and water leaked down through three floors. The water got into the insulation. We called on Monday and set appt for Wed. Tom was responsive and took time to explain everything. He spoke with me about all the mold issues in the house, not just the particular issues I called him for. He told me how to do the work myself, if I chose. He clearly was more interested in retaining business then getting a bigger paycheck. In the end, there was not a major problem and he informed me there was no need for any further services, unless I did not want to do the work myself.
Description of Work: The house was inspected from top to bottom for mold.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

BRAD R.
07/2008
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Tom was was very professional, prompt and knowledgeable. I wasn't sure if we had a mold problem, but due to Tom's vast experience he soon realized that it wasn't a mold issue. He continued to explore possibilities as to the cause and found that it was actually a loose drain closure cap. It ended up being too loose allowing fungus and unwanted growth to build up from wetness. Weekling bleach cleaning is the solution.
Description of Work: Tom thoroughly explored all potential areas of the cause of the bathroom odor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Response from Certified Mold Inspection & Remediation Services
I AM SURPRISED BY THE CRITICISM ABOUT PRICE. I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT ANY OTHER MOLD COMPANY WOULD MATCH THE QUOTED PRICE, ESPECIALLY FOR AN OUTER-RING LOCATION. I THOROUGHLY INSPECTED THE PROBLEM BATHROOM AND SOLVED A SITUATION THAT HAD BEEN TROUBLING HIM; ONE HE WAS UNABLE TO SOLVE HIMSELF. I ALSO PROVIDED HIM WITH INFORMATION THAT HE DID NOT HAVE ABOUT HOW TO TREAT IT AND PREVENT IT FROM REOCCURRING. AT HIS REQUEST, I ALSO LOOKED AT ANOTHER BATHROOM WHILE I WAS THERE. HE SAID HE WAS VERY PLEASED WITH MY SERVICE AT THE TIME THAT WE PARTED. THERE WAS NO DISCUSSION ABOUT THE FEE. THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND AND IDENTIFIED CORRECTLY FOR THE AGREED UPON AMOUNT. HE SHOULD BE PLEASED; HE GOT HIS MONEY'S WORTH.

LAURA & STEVEN G.
06/2008
5.0
He was very thorough. He educated us about water moisture and mold and spent a good amount going through the whole house.
Description of Work: He came and inspected the house for mold.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Response from Certified Mold Inspection & Remediation Services
I AM CONFUSED ABOUT THE B PRICE GRADING FOR PRICE. THE PRICE CHARGED FOR A MOLD INSPECTION OF THE ENTIRE HOME IS AT THE LOW END OF PREVAILING MARKET RATES. THE MEMBERS MADE NO COMMENTS ABOUT PRICING AT THE TIME THAT THE APPOINTMENT WAS MADE NOR WHEN MAKING PAYMENT. THE MEMBERS COULD HAVE CHECKED REPORTS OF COMPETITIVE PRICING IN THE MOLD CATEGORY ON "ANGIE'S" TO VERIFY THAT OUR PRICING IS IN LINE.

JUDITH B.
05/2008
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Washing machine overflowed on two previous occasions. We questioned whether there was a possibility of mold growth from these two events. Tom (Schultz) arrived promptly at stated appointment time. Provided a thorough inspection of both rooms; including checking sheetrock, insulation, floor boards, and under carpeting. Tom was very helpful in moving furniture away from the walls. Fortunately, no mold or mildew was found. Tom spent well over an hour at our home and gave us helpful tips to improve the home's airflow and circulation. All in all, we were very pleased with his work and would not hesitate to recommend his services to others.
Description of Work: Provided inspection of laundry room and adjoining office to determine if mold was present.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Stan and Anna P.
05/2008
5.0
Tom was great. He arrived at our house on time for the appointment. After reviewing the mold in our basement he recommended how we could clean it up ourselves. He spend around an hour at our house and was extremely professional and helpful.
Description of Work: Company came out to look at a small amount of mold in our basement and ceiling due to an ice dam.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

C. S.
04/2008
5.0
Tom was very helpful, even though by the time of our appointment the odor had dissipated. He recommended that the grade be improved around the perimeter of our house and gave us a referral to someone who could do it properly. He tested several areas for moisture and was very thorough with advice and explanations. It was well worth the fee.
Description of Work: This company came out to investigate a mold odor in our stairwell, and to look at a few areas in the house where there were potential moisture problems.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Lisa T.
03/2008
5.0
Perfectly. They arrived when they said and completed the work per the bid. No surprises. A note on mold remediation: BE CAREFUL Four of the 5 contractors (insulation/ generals) recommendations would have actually made our problem worse. In our case, we had such varying "solutions" that we hired a residential engineer to sort it out. In the end, we didn't need a new roof AND we didn't need more ventilation, we needed the "bypasses" sealed up.
Description of Work: Provided mold remediation in attic: scrubbed and applied fungicide to affected areas once we corrected our ventilation problem in attic. (Issue: Warm most air leaking from the living space/walls. It was insulated but the "bypasses" were not sealed around electrical, tops of walls, etc.)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

Diane O.
02/2008
5.0
Tom showed up promptly to inspect the damage. He was professional, honest and his opinion (which provided peace of mind) was well worth the call. Based on other reports on Angie's List and my experience with this company, it is obvious Tom is highly regarded in his field. I was more than pleased.
Description of Work: Tom provided me with an opinion about the extent of mold damage to an area in my basement where water had leaked from the upstairs toilet. He explained that the mold problem was not serious and that clean up could be handled easily by me or my contractor who would be coming to fix the leak and replace the drywall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$20

SHARON AND DAN M.
02/2008
5.0
Tom Schultz was wonderful. He was prompt to our appointment, was highly knowledgeable, and educated us on the mold problems in our basement and garage. He told us exactly what he would do and gave other advice for preventing future problems with mold. The day he provided service, he was prompt, got to work right away, and did a wonderful job. We were very pleased with his work.
Description of Work: Mold remediation in the basement and garage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$642

Randy S.
02/2008
5.0
Tom came out and inspected the damage. Then, when we explained we were in the process of replacing some of the drywall ourselves as a DIY project, he explained that he would be happy to do the work, but then explained how we could do it ourselves and save the money. He spent a considerable amount of time (well over an hour) considering it didn't net him an immediate job. We would certainly hire him in the future if we needed him.
Description of Work: We had developed a mold problem due to a leaky water heater. Damage extended across 20-or-so linear feet of basement drywall, extending about three feet off the floor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

RAMONA R.
12/2007
5.0
Tom answered my call on Monday, came to inspect our shower on Tuesday morning, and scheduled the repair work for Friday morning. He was very thorough in his initial inspection. Suspecting a leaky pipe, he viewed additional areas in the basement and upper floor, to better identify what plumbing issues could be contributing to the mold problem. Tom assured us that the mold problem was minor, and explained in detail how we could remove the mold and repair the ceiling ourselves to save money. We chose to hire Tom to do the work. He arrived Friday morning as promised, and completed the work in a very timely manner. He was very personable, and patient and friendly with my three young children, who wanted to play "a-thousand-questions". He contained all odors and mess during the job - would never have known he was here except for the scrubbing sound! I felt very confident with his knowledge and expertise, and I have absolutely no doubt that the job could not have been done better.
Description of Work: Tom inspected the shower in our main floor bath, to determine the extent and cause of our mold problem on the ceiling of the shower. He identified the location of a plumbing leak above the shower, and the resulting mold growth on the ceiling and surrounding joists. He removed the damaged section of the ceiling, scrubbed the entire area thoroughly with a solution to kill the mold, and even cleaned the deposits off of the leaky drain pipe, to prepare it for repair. He explained in detail the steps we should take to repair the pipe and replace the ceiling. He then scrubbed down all the surfaces of the entire shower area when he was finished, leaving the bathroom cleaner than how he found it!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Molly R.
11/2007
5.0
I thought I had a mold problem in my basement. When Tom from Certified came out he was honest and explained what I thought was mold was really mineral deposits which were not a health threat. It was so nice to have an honest person assess the situation versus just trying to sell me a service I didn't need. He was very professional. If I ever do have a mold problem, I will call him.
Description of Work: Mold assessment.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

ELAINE H.
10/2007
4.0
They did a good job and I was very satisfied.
Description of Work: They tore out the walls in my basement and removed the mold.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Response from Certified Mold Inspection & Remediation Services
WE ARE CONFUSED ABOUT THE OVERALL "B" RATING BY THIS MEMBER. THE "MEMBER COMMENTS" STATE THAT WE DID A GOOD JOB AND THAT SHE WAS VERY SATISFIED. THIS GRADE IS AN EXCEPTION TO OUR "A" RATINGS FROM ALL ANGIE'S MEMBERS WHO HAVE SUBMITTED REPORTS!

JANE W.
10/2007
5.0
Tom answered the phone when I called. I explained that the smell in my tenant's bedroom had lasted a couple weeks. I told him I'd had 3 plumbers out and a drain cleaner, each having a different idea of what the problem was, all recommending expensive solutions, all which would inconvenience my tenants. He listened carefully when he came over and I explained the problem and its history. He spent about an hour inspecting the cramped, difficult to visualize plumbing access closet where the smell was coming from. He was able to tell me there was absolutely no evidence of mold. He said the smell was neither mold nor sewer gas. He was very concerned about my situation and careful to explain his finding. I then called a concrete man to patch up the small hole in concrete slab floor inside the plumbing access closet. The smell went away immediately. Tom was exactly the man I needed to set me on the right track.
Description of Work: I needed a reliable person to tell me if there was mold in the duplex apartment I rent out in my walkout basement home. An employee of a plumbing company had told me that the smell my tenants identified was mold and his company could remove the bathtub to remove the alleged mold. This would break up the wall and bathroom tiles and could take a whole day. The other alternative suggested by the company was that the smell could be sewer gas, in which case they recommended tearing up the concrete floor in this finished, carpeted lower level apartment. I found Tom Schultz on Angie's List and he seemed like the best guy to make a judgment about whether the smell was mold.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

JASON P.
10/2007
5.0
Tom responded to our call very quickly, and was able to come out to our house nearly as fast, which was important to us because the amount of mold discovered in our basement was very concerning. Tom was extremely professional and knowledgeable about mold identification, prevention and removal. The individuals that performed the actual removal were also very professional, did an excellent job, and kept the job site clean. We had complete peace of mind that the job was being done thoroughly and correctly.
Description of Work: Tom Schultz came to our house and inspected the extensive mold in the basement of our. He was extremely thorough with the examination of our basement, and very knowledgeable about mold removal and prevention. He provided a cost and time estimate as well as a review of the mold removal process. Tom came to our house on the scheduled date with the two individuals that were assigned to work on the mold removal in our basement. The mold removal was completed following the time line and process that Tom outlined for us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

JEFFREY W.
10/2007
5.0
Tom came to evaluate our water damage and resulting mold build up in our basement. He told us the problem wasn't nearly as bad as we originally thought and recommended we do the work ourselves to save some money. He was very professional and provided valuable, helpful advice. He spent an hour and didn't charge us for his time. Would definitely recommend him to others assessing a mold problem.
Description of Work: Tom didn't perform any work for us, just provided counsel.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

shawn J.
10/2007
5.0
While purchasing a new home, our inspector discovered water damage and mold in the basement. We contacted Tom to access the damage and provide an estimate for us to remedy the problem. Tom assured us that he could easily fix the issue before we moved into our new home. Tom and his crew were top notch: arriving on time, finishing ahead of schedule and performing additional work, while sticking to his original bid. They were extremely professional and personable, explained in detail what they were going to do and left the area clean. They even hauled away extra large materials they hadn't planned for. I would recommend Tom and am glad I used them.
Description of Work: Inspected and removed wet/damp drywall and wood work tables that had been affected with mold due to basement water leakage. Sanitized affected and surrounding areas. Provided full report outlining actions taken and further recommendations for future situations.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,922

MARILYN P.
10/2007
5.0
Tom was very professional and helpful. We were pleased to learn we did not have a significant problem with mold and there was no water leakage. He did not even charge us for the inspection since he said he was already in the area on another home inspection. He was helpful in advising us about what to do.
Description of Work: Tom inspected an unfinished storage area to determine the cause of mold on the insulation. He explained the cause, that it wasn't a serious mold problem and what we could do, ourselves, to take care of it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Carl W.
07/2007
5.0
Very smooth. Received return phone call within one hour of inquiry. Inspection occurred within two days with a proposal given on the spot. Work completed the following week. Very pleased with the professionalism, response and quality of work performed.
Description of Work: Inspected, proposed and removed wall board and carpet contaminated with mold due water leakage in basement. Also sanitized entire basement area. Job completion involved receiving a report stating the findings, actions taken, and recommendations to correct and prevent mold.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,750

KAREN O.
07/2007
5.0
He did what I expected him to do and did that well. I am glad that I had him!
Description of Work: He came in for an hour and inspected my home. He did find mold on a piece of wood in the basement. Found some rotting wood on a deck. Did a moisture check with a moisture meter. Made some recommendations based on that knowledge.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

ALICE M B.
06/2007
5.0
Tom was very responsive, he first assessed the situation over the phone and gave instructions on how to deal with the patch of mold we found. When we found a second area, we called again and asked him to come and assess the situation in person. Tom arrived promptly. He quickly identified our moisture problem and told us how to fix it. He also said if we felt comfortable with it, we could remove the mold ourselves and walked us through the process. We decided to hire Tom instead. Tom and Jim arrived at the appointed time to begin the removal process. They removed the Mold, affected sheet rock and insulation. They treated the remaining openings with a fungicide and disinfectant. Tom recommended what needed to be done/repaired before reconstruction. They were very thorough and cleaned up very well after themselves. With the exception of the open walls, you would have never known they were there. A week later we received a report detailing the entire removal process.
Description of Work: Removed mold we found underneath wallpaper in our Living Room and Dining Room of a house we had recently closed on.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,250

MICHAEL D.
05/2007
5.0
They did not charge us anything because there was no major mold. Talked with us about the challenges of mold, and individual sensitivity.
Description of Work: They came out and looked at all the areas where we had moisture issues.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

BONNIE R.
04/2007
5.0
He is very responsive and very willing to offer advice over the phone. He is also very cost conscious. He came back at no extra charge once we had taken down some sheet rock to get a better look and he promised to do the same once we tear down the rest of the basement if needed.
Description of Work: He came in to just assess visually to see if we had a serious mold problem in our basement before we had our refinishing project.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

COLLEEN E.
11/2006
5.0
I was very pleased with Tom's work. He came to do an estimate and in addition, gave me lots of information on mold and the whole remediation process. He also gave me different websites and phone numbers of places where I could get more information before making my decision. He did not pressure me to choose him;rather, he gave me different options for how to handle this, depending on cost, and let me know which he recommended and why. He also did not try to scare me, which I appreciated! He had the attitude of "yes, we can handle this" and was very reassuring. He and his other workers were very careful not to track things through my home, and cleaned up everything before they left. There was a dispute with another company over which things they were supposed to do and Tom also went to bat for me, contacting them on my behalf. All in all, he made a really horrible situation (having the mold develop in the first place!) as tolerable as possible. I'd definitely hire him again if needed.
Description of Work: Tom and his co-workers removed sheet rock from the walls and ceiling of my attic bedroom, due to mold which had developed from excess humidity. They also removed the carpeting and the insulation. They then did the actual remediation process which involved using a HEPA vacuum and using a specific chemical wash, then a scrubbing process on the walls and ceiling. They were careful to seal off my downstairs so that nothing would come through to the rest of my living space.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,275

Contact information

unknown, Chaska, MN 55305

http://www.certifiedmoldservices.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 AM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Home inspection,
Lead Testing & Removal,
Mold Testing & Remediation,
Water & Smoke Damage,
Radon Detection & Reduction

FAQ

Certified Mold Inspection & Remediation Services is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 AM

Certified Mold Inspection & Remediation Services accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Certified Mold Inspection & Remediation Services offers free project estimates.
Yes, Certified Mold Inspection & Remediation Services offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Certified Mold Inspection & Remediation Services does not offer a senior discount.
No, Certified Mold Inspection & Remediation Services does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Certified Mold Inspection & Remediation Services offers warranties.
Certified Mold Inspection & Remediation Services offers the following services: Environmental Mold Inspections, Consultations, Testing, & Mold Remediation
We are specialists. Mold is our only business.

Contact information

unknown, Chaska, MN 55305

http://www.certifiedmoldservices.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 AM