Dutch's Mold Inspections LLC

Lead Testing & Removal, Mold Testing & Remediation, Water & Smoke Damage,

About us

Please give us a call today for a no hassle estimate and consultation 440-748-4660. Rick Nesselhauf, owner of Dutch's Mold Inspections and Dutch's Home Inspections has been in the Cleveland area building industry since the late 60's and has been performing Home and Property Inspections since the late 70's. Rick has passed the National Home Inspectors Test, takes over 30 hours on continuing education classes each year to keep up to date with any new technology and protocols pertaining to the Mold and Indoor Air Industry. Rick has 8 Certifications in Indoor Air, Mold, Allergens and Remediation that has earned him the certification as a Master Indoor Environmental Specialist. Rick is a HUD approved Contractor for Mold Remediation and Mold Inspections. We also have an excellent track record in working with Hoarders and their families and cleaning and sanitizing distressed homes. I do not sell any products or "Snake Oil" remedies. Although we are very capable, I do not perform restoration work except on a very limited and small basis. I would be happy to provide you with other Angie's List contractors that I have worked with in the past that would meet your needs for the remodeling work.

Business highlights

25 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Mold Remediation, Mold Testing & Indoor Air Quality Testing, VOC Testing, Allergen Testing, Water Intrusion Cleanup, Pest & Pet Deodorizing, Attic Mold Remediation and Ventilation repair, Distressed Home & Hoarder Clean Up

Services we don't offer

Duct cleaning, Radon Testing and Reduction, Asbestos Removal We do not offer emergency services.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

Check
PayPal
Zelle

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9159 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
97%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%


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

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Showing 126-150 of 159 reviews

Cassandra H.
06/2016
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: The owner inspected our home and provided information for a solution. We appreciate this.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Beverly S.
01/2016
5.0
unknown

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
$600

DAVID F.
11/2015
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: He came by to check my basement, which he had competently and thoroughly cleaned some years ago. There was some must but no mold. He gave advice on how to keep the basement dry through humidifiers, fans and avoiding moisture traps such as cardboard. A true professional and gentleman.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ashleigh V.
09/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Home Inspection

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

AJ & Joann L.
06/2015
5.0
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400

Johnny P.
05/2015
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Mold removal, baffle installation, ventilation upgrade, and installation of exhaust fans and insulated pipes to roof exterior. One-day project, hard-working team and focus on cleanliness after leaving job site. Would not install electrical lines for separate exhaust fan/light switches due to previous customers doing so, not turning on exhaust fans, and creating more mold. Reduced overall price and recommended I contact an electrician (not an issue)

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,795

Kathryn L.
05/2015
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: They took 4 samples around the house and thankfully we got a good report. If we hadn't I would have had no qualms about hiring this man to erradicate the problem. I am very happy with this gentleman.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Devin & Stephanie G.
03/2015
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: mold remediation in attic

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

Virginia C.
01/2015
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: I was so grateful for the inspector we had. He was prompt and thoroughly inspected our basement for mold. He explained how to deal with the mold we had in a DIY fashion. Since we will sell our home this spring and probably lose money doing so, this was a real blessing...he could have charged us a lot to take care of the mold for us.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kevin S.
12/2014
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: Rick was on time and very helpful. He found the source of my mold and helpful with the solution.

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
$85

Penny R.
10/2014
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: Tested air 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

Kim H.
09/2014
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: Removed mold from the basement of the 1880 farmhouse I just purchased after it sat vacant for several years. (Additional mold remediation in select areas of first floor)

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Philip P.
09/2014
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: In the process of updating our bathroom, mold was discovered in our attic. Found Dutch Mold on Angie's list and gave them a call. Rick returned it immediately and met with us as promised. He explained that poor attic ventilation was the cause of the mold and recommended a total rework of the ventilation system. He answered all of our questions and performed the work as agreed to. His team is very dedicated and a pleasure to work with. Rick is extremely responsive to his customers and continually updated us on the results of the job. The total cost was not cheap but I felt that the results were worth the price. Would give Rick my highest recommendation.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,300

Attila and Edith S.
07/2014
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: He came on time and performed the inspection professionaly.

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
$85

Tonya B.
01/2014
4.0
.
Description of Work: Rick came out to do an mold inspection of the home. He did not believe there was much to be concerned about. He walked through the home and discussed with the home owner what he could do to eliminate mold. However the home owner did everything he suggested and the problem was not resolved. Not only was it not resolved it is a serious problem which may now cause home owner to have to leave the home. When I called Rick to further discuss the situation at that time he recommended a deeper cleaner and sanitation and took the time to discuss with me what the causes of the mold could be. I don't know why he did not do this at the time of the visit Now we are paying someone else to come out an access the situation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Response from Dutch's Mold Inspections LLC
I was asked to Inspect the property for possible Mold issues as there was a foul odor in the home that they were in the process of renovating. When I arrived I was informed the gentleman of the house had performed his own "Remediation" with products he purchased from a Big Box Store. During my inspection I found a basement storage room that had water damaged and Mold infected wood. I also found water damaged and Mold infected wood at the landing by the side entry door and signs of water intrusion from the driveway through the side entry door. I recommended the water intrusion be addressed by a foundation repair company and the landing be repaired/replaced as necessary. There was a strong pet odor through out the basement and the living area of the house and the basement had a floor area of carpet tiles that was rank with Mold and pet odors. I recommended this be removed and the area Sanitized. I recommended the basement and living area be professionally cleaned and Sanitized but they were not interested in having this done at that time. During the following up phone call I again advised them to have us professionally clean and Sanitize the basement and living area with EPA approved Sanitizing agents. I supplied the client with a verbal quote and was told they would discuss it and get back with me. Needless to say, they did not get back with me to schedule the Sanitizing.

Mary Jane B.
09/2010
5.0
I placed a call to Dutch's and received an immediate call back. I set up and appt and received a thorough explanation of what would be done. They came out on the day stated and finished the job neatly and clean. I added a job for rebuilding of the basement bathroom as stated above. I was pleased with the room except for the mudding of seams. The house smelled great afterwards and it's amazing that all the smells of an older home can be totally diminished after being sanitized, which was part of the procedure of the mold removal. This was great as it is a 55 year old home. The workers were respectful and the work was done in a reasonable amount of time.
Description of Work: Tear out of existing drywall in 3 rooms in basement, vacuumed, washed and sanitized basement, first floor of home, and attic. Totally removed all tear out debris, moldy residue, and cleaned up after they were finished. The only slight problem I had was I asked for rebuilding of the torn out bathroom and they rebuilt it just fine, but the mudding of seams did not turn out as smooth as needed for painting. We have to redo that part. Other than that I would definitely use this company again for any mold remediation.

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
$3,300

Donna M.
08/2010
5.0
Dutch's Mold Inspections LLC was contacted for an urgent estimate due to a complicated situation and time constraints. Several other contractors were also able to react as quickly to our request for an estimate but Rick Nesselhauf of Dutch's Mold Inspections LLC stood out well above the rest. He was extremely knowledgable and straight forward. Most importantly he was understanding and compansionate to our situation. His price was right in the middle of the other estimates but he also offered additional services compared to the others so overall he offered the most for our money. His work was completed as promised. He and his crew were very efficient and hard working. I was extremely appreciative of some extra touches that he did not have to do. Another plumbing contractor left the ceiling drywall all torn up and jagged. Although the ceiling in the family room was not mold infected, Rick cut a clean edge to the damage done by this plumbing contractor. I wish more contractors were as knowledgable, honest and caring as Rick Nesselhauf.
Description of Work: Removal and disposal of all mold infected building material in basement, family room and half bath. This included removal of a massive amount of old wood paneling, drywall and carpeting. Removal and disposal of a mold infected cabinet in kitchen. Hepa vacuumed, sanitized and bio wiped all mold infected surfaces in basement, family room, half bath and kitchen. Air scrubbers, air handlers and commercial de-humidifiers were used during the process. All infected material was loaded in a commercial dumpster and removed.

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
$3,800

Kurt W.
07/2010
5.0
It went very well. I believe the box above says it all in terms of their knowledge, thorougness, and the ability to be as unobtrusive to the homeowner as possible given they often use a variety of esquipment. We were able to use our house as usual during the entire time
Description of Work: The attic, bathroom, 3 bedrooms, and basement were all treated for mold. In all cases the areas affected were cleaned and sealed. And in the case of the attic, it was completely sprayed with a mold prevention barrier that has the apprearance of off-white paint and completely covered all areas that had been covered with mold. In many cases these areas were black. Additionally, a vent fan was intstalled in one bathroom and re-routed for more effectiveness in another bathroom. Finally, I was alerted to some possible additional problems that were both mold and non-mold related so I could take the necessary action.The staff was knowledgable, friendly, and very focused on the work to be done. Since it took more than one day, all areas were cleaned at the completion of each work day and protective tarp(for carpeting, etc.) removed for the evening to reduce clutter and then replaced the next day. Throughout the process many large air scrubbers were constantly on to capture any particles and keep the air safely breathable.

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

Helen N.
06/2010
5.0
Rick was very nice and the price was exactly what he quoted us. We had some extra mold in one of the bathrooms and he took that out without charging us. He was very professional. We didn?t do any research regarding prices. We emailed him a couple of times and he always got back to us. They came when they said they would and we are very happy.
Description of Work: We used Dutch’s Mold Inspection to take away our mold.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

MORRIS E.
06/2010
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Outstanding experience. Owner Rick Nesselhauf and his friendly, hard-working crew were a pleasure to have in our home. They respected our property and were ever mindful of not scratching the paint or making a mess. They left things spotless at the end of the project. And they were entirely trustworthy as well. Rick is extraordinarily knowledgeable in this field, and could answer all questions and did so willingly. He always made time for my questions, comments, and mold concerns. His years of experience are evident when talking with him. He is a "Master Indoor Environmental Specialist" . I found Rick on Angie's List and received an "Angie's List" discount. His company is privately owned and personally operated so he is easy to reach and deal with. I absolutely recommend him without any reservation whatsoever.
Description of Work: Owner Rick Nesselhauf not only personally inspected and quoted the work to be done, he was instrumental in leading his work crew to the completion of the project. He did exactly what he said he would do, and did it perfectly: Mold in our attic needed to be tested and removed. He set up a safe environment for the project, using state of the art equipment and products. We felt totally safe during remediation. The project began with the removal of nearly 100 bags of insulation, a huge project. Then, they began the mold removal process. Once the mold was scrubbed and vacuumed away, the entire attic was treated with encapsulate, a paint that prohibits the future growth of mold. In doing this project, he also found a roof leak that needed repair. He revented the bathroom fans through the roof as well, and added new baffles to keep the airflow circulating effectively. I hope that I have described the remediation process correctly...if not, I hope Rick will make and additions or corrections on this site if possible!

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

Karl B.
04/2010
5.0
I thought the work went well. The crew was on time, courteous, and thorough. The work was performed on relatively short notice and was completed ahead of schedule. I had many questions as we went through this process and Rick was willing and able to answer all of them. My home was cleaned up when they were done and Rick even checked back with me to make sure I was satisfied.
Description of Work: Mold was removed from the attic and basement. The venting in the attic was redone to improve the ventilation and reduce the risk of mold in the future. The newly cleaned attic was painted with a mold resistant paint.

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
$3,000

Mary Jane B.
02/2010
5.0
I got a prompt response from Rick at Dutch's when I requested an appointment for an estimate. We set up the date to inspect the mold situation at my Mother's home for the next day. Mold inspection was performed by Rick. He was very thorough, covering the entire house, basement through attic! He advised what needed to be done in order to correct the mold situation safely and completely. He took the time to explain what (and why) he does to remove the mold. He was the 4th company I had out to the house for estimates on the job to be done. I was very confident that he was the right guy for the job as he explained what procedures they used to rid the house of mold and sanitize it. The job was started promptly and he and his crew were very knowledgeable, curteous, friendly and thorough. AND tidy!! Rick kept in touch along the way during the removal and cleaning process to keep us well informed of the progress. The house is 100% better than before they started the job. AND there is also no more smell from a pet that lived there. Awesome! I am totally satisfied with the job they did at my Mother's home. It was amazing how clean the house was even in the midst of the removal!!! I highly recommend Rick and his crew. Thank you again for an excellent job, well done!!!!!!!!! I almost forgot to mention, they were the most reasonable price too!
Description of Work: Mold inspection was performed throughout entire house and all mold removed. In order to complete this job all basement studs, drywall, some electrical wiring, and flooring affected also was removed. Cleaned and sanitized basement, 1st floor and attic. Installed new studs and drywall in basement bathroom. Rewired and corrected electrical wiring where necessary. Air samples taken and sent to lab for testing.

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
$3,230

Elizabeth V.
01/2010
5.0
Rick took air samples of the basement and did a thourough examination of the area. When the air samples came back extremely high with multiple types of mold he called us quickly to report the results and scheduled us within a week to begin remediation. He was very professional in scheduling and was always on time. The gentlemen who came to take our carpet out was very pleasant and professional and upon my request hauled much of the debris for a nominal fee. Rick made sure that he used a non-toxic natural product as he was aware of my concerns about toxins affecting my special needs son. Rick also santitized our heating ducts. He did follow up testing which showed that the mold had indeed been removed from the basement. The moldy smell which had been bothering me for a long time is now longer in our basement and we feel we have our basement back. One day he came to work at the house and my heater was not working while my husband was out of town. He took a look at it and figured what the problem was (access door not on correctly). He did not have to do this for me but he went out of his way to do it. I do have to say that mold remediation is not something that you have done everyday and this is the only time I have had it done, so I don't have anything to compare it to but I am happy I have found someone who solved my problem.
Description of Work: He took 3 air samples in the basement which came out high in more than one type of mold. Remediated by HEPA Vacumming, having the carpet removed, running air scrubbers and using a nontoxic product to clean surfaces, misted the area with the product and sanitized our duct system. Took 3 samples on the 1st and 2nd floors of the house - slightly high but I decided not to treat at this time.

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
$3,000

Brock G.
01/2010
5.0
Contacted Rick to come and evaluate some mold concerns we had in our basement. He identified an area of mold growth and found the cause to be ductwork for a bathroom fan that had been improperly installed. Conducted 2 air tests in our basement to identify the specific types of mold present. Emailed all information to us including quotes and sample results. Made special arrangements to come before the holidays to treat the active mold before our guests arrived and then came back this week to complete the mold remediation and bathroom revisions. Rick is casual, thorough, and friendly. We only received 1 bid for this job, so we are not sure if his bid was competitive. Overall, we are very pleased.
Description of Work: Identified mold in our basement, hepa vacuumed and sanitized floor joists and floor sheeting, provided a contractor to make revisions to prevent further mold growth.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

MARSHA H.
10/2009
5.0
We had some pretty bad leakage from ice freezing and thawing during the winter, January 2009. Once spring arrived I noticed some mold developing behind the wall. I had a couple people come out to take a look. Rick was one of them. I had requested that he work with a roofer to examine any potential problem areas. They worked very well together. They had to take out larger than anticipated sections of the kitchen walls. He was very thorough in his examination. He was professional and pleasant to work with. He was very knowledgeable, thorough, and precise regarding mold treatment. He seemed to really know what he was doing. He was very, very cautious in how he handled the contaminated drywall as to not spread it throughout the air. The construction worker he used was very professional and great to work with as well. His prices were very reasonable compared to others. I would recommend him to others very highly. Rick was very easy to get a hold of and communicated very well. He was also very patient and flexible with scheduling the work.
Description of Work: He provided mold testing and remediation services.

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

Contact information

North Ridgeville, North Ridgeville, OH 44039

http://www.dutchinspects.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:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

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Service Categories

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

FAQ

Dutch's Mold Inspections LLC 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: Closed

Dutch's Mold Inspections LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal,Zelle
Yes, Dutch's Mold Inspections LLC offers free project estimates.
Yes, Dutch's Mold Inspections LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Dutch's Mold Inspections LLC offers a 10% senior discount.
No, Dutch's Mold Inspections LLC does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Dutch's Mold Inspections LLC offers warranties.
Dutch's Mold Inspections LLC offers the following services: Mold Remediation, Mold Testing & Indoor Air Quality Testing, VOC Testing, Allergen Testing, Water Intrusion Cleanup, Pest & Pet Deodorizing, Attic Mold Remediation and Ventilation repair, Distressed Home & Hoarder Clean Up
Duct cleaning, Radon Testing and Reduction, Asbestos Removal We do not offer emergency services.

Contact information

North Ridgeville, North Ridgeville, OH 44039

http://www.dutchinspects.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:
Closed