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.
The home we are renovating had standing water in the basement for several years and some serious mold growth in the ceiling of the basement and adjoining crawlspaces. Rick came out and looked at the job several months ago and to my pleasant surprise, held the pricing on the job for about six months. Communication in the scheduling was very good and the crew was on time, and knocked the job out. There were a couple of spots that they missed but it was a big job (easy to do) and Rick quickly took care of the problem. Overall, I think that mold remediation is one of those jobs that you had better get someone who is both honest and knows what they're doing...and Rick is that guy.
Description of Work: mold remediation from long standing water in the basement and crawl spaces of a foreclosed home
Rating Category
Rating 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
Chris S.
06/2014
5.0
crew on time, no nonsense workers, happy to help me with extras, and good job with mold removal. left site clean and neat. all very pleasant and business-like. because owner encouraged me to remove lots of "stuff" I no longer needed and helped me do this, I now have removed even more I did not realize was there. Would definitely recommend this group again to anyone.
Description of Work: remove junk from my basement no longer needed by me, fashion new sump pump cover, remove and treat mold from walls and rafters in basement and carry new dehumidifier down stairs and set-up for me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Jennifer B.
05/2014
5.0
Rick and his crew were great. Rick presented a detailed proposal and reviewed it with me. His suggestions on the work to be done were valuable. His team was careful with my possessions, and they followed my wishes on items to discard and those to keep. When they identified areas and items that required more radical remediation than initial impressions, they consulted me before proceeding further. Rick had advised during the proposal process that more action may be required once they started removing materials, and his predictions were correct. He is knowledgeable and courteous. His team members were also helpful, diligent and pleasant. They worked fast and finished sooner than they had expected, Rick was flexible on scheduling and very accommodating, I recommend his service.
Description of Work: Mold remediation in basement
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200
Susan S.
04/2014
5.0
Dutch's Mold crew arrived exactly at the appointed hour. Rick, the owner, and the crew inspected the job, decided where to start and how to start. Since there were moldy objects to be removed they consulted with me about what was to be removed, then carried it all to the garage for me. Each person knew his/her job and did it efficiently and professionally. Rick ensures that everything is done properly. If an issue arises it is resolved immediately. They put down drop cloths where needed and cleaned up afterwards. Everything was even cleaner than when they started. I would recommend them.
Description of Work: Removed mold from attic and basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,850
Debra G.
04/2014
5.0
I contacted Dutch's through a message using my Angie's List account. Rick sent me a reply the same day. We traded notes, then spoke on the phone, and set up an appointment time for him to come to my house. He called the day before to confirm the appointment time was still convenient for me, and arrived on time the day of. He was pleasant, informative, thorough, and professional. Rick explained what he was looking for during the inspection; and gave me tips on things i could do to avoid developing mold in my house. He also gave me a written copy of those suggestions.
Description of Work: The company did a walk-through of my basement to visually assess whether or not i had mold in my house. Also, he shared ideas of ways in which i could avoid that problem in the future.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
SANDRA W.
03/2014
5.0
Everything went great and the all the work was finished in one day. Rick and his crew were a pleasure to work with. Any questions I asked were answered. Rick did some work that was not listed in the contract (removal of the old humidifier and the sealing of the hole left in the wall and disposed of a water softener tank without charging extra money). I would certainly recommend Rick and his crew.
Description of Work: Rick and his crew removed mold found in the basement and attic. Also, they removed the incinerator in the basement and sealed off the flu opening in the chimney and the humidifier was removed and the opening in the wall was closed and sealed. They vacuumed the floors and the stairs leading to the first floor. They used EPA approved Sanitizing Agent to clean the walls in the basement and rafters and roof sheeting in the attic. When they finished the areas where they worked were left very neat and clean.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Keith G.
03/2014
1.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Stated no problems with home ... Questioned him about attic .. He stated he couldn't assess it he was too big to go up in opening .. The house garage and surrounding structure was infested with termits .. The wiring between the three units were crossed and wired into different boxes ... So nonne of the apts had true reading on an individual bases.. There was a lot of old knob and tube wiring which has caused many problems .. It was just very poorly done and very unprofessional!! Can't believe the state does not investigate these professional better !!! Find someone on your own and look for the qualification that meet your needs
Description of Work: Home inspection before purchase also he came highly recommended by our agent
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
Response from Dutch's Mold Inspections LLC
The Inspection Report clearly states there are many electrical issues and a Electrical Inspection and repairs made by a licensed Electrician is recommended. The Inspection Report also clearly states there are several floor joist that are rotted and decayed and the foundation walls are cracked and bowing. Also stated is that there is deteriorated brick on the chimney with a sapling growing out of the brick, a hole in the siding where birds are flying in and out of, Mold growth in the basement and the attic and that the water meter shut off was leaking. All in all over 18 major issues with this property are noted in the report. There are also several other areas that were determined to be significantly deficient. The surrounding structures were were filled to the brim with stuff/junk from the tenants so there was no way to inspect most of the buildings. Apparently the client did not pay attention to what I was saying during the Inspection and did not read the Inspection report.
Robert R.
03/2014
5.0
The provider was friendly, informative and helpful.
Description of Work: Three air samples and a moisture test
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Deborah K.
02/2014
5.0
Highly recommend!!! Returns calls, shows up on time, no surprises - estimate is what it cost, crew was conscientious and cleaned up well. Rick is the best! He deserves a happiness award.
Description of Work: 1. Air testing 1st & 2nd floor of our home. 2. Basement remediation & insulation removed and disposed of. 3. Large 2 room basement & HVAC duct work sanitized 4. Stains on wood & block removed or at least improved 5. Took pictures 6. Explained process along the way
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500
Christy Y.
01/2014
5.0
Rick helped us figure out that there was water coming in between our sunroom and our library. He made recommendations about what to do until we could get a contractor out to rip out the damaged area and repair it. He was also very helpful in making suggestions on talking with our insurance company and said he would be happy to talk with them.
Description of Work: Inspected an area of our home for black mold and water/moisture. Helped us figure out a course of action.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
Tammy B.
12/2013
5.0
air duct cleaning
+ -1 more
Very very professional! Very understanding, very knowledgeable, and very trustworthy. Cannot recommend them highly enough!
Description of Work: I used DUTCH'S MOLD INSPECTIONS LLC.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Peter W.
12/2013
5.0
The provider and crew arrived as scheduled. They removed drywall up to four feet from the basement floor (it will be easier to replace since drywall comes in 4 x 8 foot sections). All debris was carried out of the house to a dumpster for later removal from the site. The provider covered all walkways in the house with tarps in order to protect carpeting and flooring from damage and they carried out the mold covered debris. After chemically treating the affected areas, they cleaned up all dust and wallboard trash and left the house in good shape. We have not seen any recurrence of mold since the work was performed. The folks that we dealt with were both courteous and professional.
Description of Work: Checked basement for mold resulting from periodic flooding and water leakage. Removed infected materials, primarily dry wall, floor moldings and door frames. Chemically treated the affted areas to destroy the mold and prevents its return.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600
Ray B.
10/2013
5.0
It was very good. They were very professional. The owner, Rick, explained everything very thoroughly. The two workers were very courteous and professional.
Description of Work: They removed the insulation from the soffit areas of the attic. They removed the mold w/a hepa vacuum. They applied a sanitizing agent. They also put in a fungal protective coating on the rafters.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700
JUDY R.
10/2013
5.0
insulation
+ -1 more
The job was something I needed to have done for years and was finally able to manage it. I wasn't disappointed. Rick and his crew were punctual, professional and thorough and I would recommend them to anyone. Rick always communicated quickly and that is unusual these days.
Description of Work: Attic mold remediation and added insulation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,900
ADRIANNE T.
10/2013
5.0
My appointment was scheduled for 2:00 pm. Rick called and asked if he could come earlier, which worked out perfectly for me. He arrived promptly, identified himself and was very cordial and professional. He was also very patient with my many questions. Rick thoroughly inspected the basement and discovered the source of the moldy smell, the source of the water on the basement floor and he also pointed out the existing mold along the basement walls. After agreeing to test all three levels of the home, Rick went about setting up his equipment and capturing air quality samples. He promptly e-mailed me a copy of the results which were self-explanatory. The test results indicated highly elevated mold spores of many varieties not only in the basement area, but also on the main floor and in my bedroom on the second floor of the home! Armed with this information, I am now able to proceed with eradicating the problem and protecting my health from further harm. I appreciate his service so much. Thanks.
Description of Work: Rick inspected my single family home from top to bottom, searching for the source of the moldy/musty smell.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$480
Marlene H.
10/2013
5.0
Thanks so much for this site. I feel I will try another service in the area of dentists next
Description of Work: Provider checked whole house for mold concerns. I had some strong odors that smelled like mold or mildew in the upstairs and downstairs bedrooms. He checked them out thoroughly and told me what needed to be done. I felt he was very forthright and gave pointers that I can try myself to eliminate the problem. If they solve it - great and if not, I can call him to handle it. Yes, I would recommend him again and yes, he did an excellent job. He could have charged me for services that may have not been needed, but didn't. Very knowledgable. Thank you for great service!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Patty L.
09/2013
5.0
My phone calls were promptly returned but we couldn't get our schedules to sync and we ended up going w/ another provider.
Description of Work: I spoke w/ the owner on the phone on Monday and his guys were so booked he couldn't have anyone come out and look at our attic for a few days. I had to re-schedule the appointment because of work and by the time his guys could come out we had decided to go with another company.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
DAVID W.
08/2013
5.0
He was excellent. We had him out and gave us information. They were good. He gave us an overview that we were not questioning with their home. His professionalism and information that he gave us, he was just a good man to deal with, and he was knowledgeable. He was looking for any problems like he did not think that something was an issue and said that it was highest stuff of China but it was not true.
Description of Work: We used Dutch’s Mold Inspections L.L.C. for mold testing and remediation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Elizabeth C.
07/2013
5.0
We had a silent leak from the water line into our refrigerator that ran for several weeks before detection. Rick from Dutch Mold inspected the area and provided a thorough report with recommendations. He indicated he does not perform the remediation work himself. Our take was that this gave him a level of independence and objectivity to fairly assess any potential damage. We were very happy with his work.
Description of Work: Mold inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Lorraine M.
07/2013
5.0
Rick and his crew were very professional, took care to use drop cloths and air scrubbers while doing the work. All appointments were kept on time, and overall I was very satisfied with what they did. After the inspection and air testing appointment, the work took two days. I would recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Inspection, Air Testing in 3 spaces, Removal of previous attic insulation, Mold Remediation in attic, helping to figure out a water leak source which I had been puzzling over for a month, and advice on source of minor mold in one basement corner.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,950
Evelyn J.
05/2013
5.0
He was very thorough. He didn’t rush. He did an excellent job. He was very honest. I was very impressed. He didn’t see any mold and didn’t charge me anything. I really liked him.
Description of Work: Mold inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
DON M.
04/2013
5.0
They removed and replaced the roof boards and did some chimney caulking and flashing work also. It was satisfactory.
Description of Work: They did a mold inspection of the roof.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
Eve S.
04/2013
5.0
Rick was able to get his team into the house on a very short notice. He consulted me, answered all the questions and made us comfortable with buying the house in spite of the issue. His team cleaned up the attic, painted it with mold-resistant paint and cleaned up ventilation to prevent any future mold development. He even provided a warranty on his work for 3 years. We were very pleased with the results and with his personal attention to our problem. We would definitely recommend him and his company.
Description of Work: Rick has helped us with remediation of mold in the attic. We were in the process of buying a house. The inspector found that the entire attic had mold. We would not be able to purchase the house, because the mortgage company would not finance a house with a mold issue.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
John Z.
03/2013
5.0
We bought the house 2 years ago but never had access to the attic. Last week we put in a set of attic stairs and found the mold problem. We called Rick on Thursday and told him the situation. He came out today to look at the mold problem and give us an estimate for clean up. He showed up on time took a look in the attic and then we sat down to talk. Rick is not the kind of Business Man to push services that you do not need. We explained that we are planning on getting a new roof sometime in the next couple of years and he responded by saying not to clean up the mold now unliess it is bothersome to us. He said it would be a waste of money because when they put the new roof on and put new nail holes in the attic the mold could start again. He also said we could use the attic as long as anything we put up there is protected by a plastic tote or garbage bag that is duct taped shut. His estimate of the work to be performed should we choose is very reasonable! Being very knowledgable in his field i asked Rick a few more questions about other items of concern I had and he took the time to explain each one of them to me. I will deffinately be giving Rick a call back when it is time to get the work done!
Description of Work: Came out to give us an estimate on the mold clean up of our Attic.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kimberlee R.
03/2013
5.0
The process went well, as expected. He came on time for estimate, did work as indicated, very friendly, etc.. But the reason I am finally getting around to the review is the following. Just last week, two and a half years after the work was done we put our house on the market. I happened to encounter the home inspector as he was there collecting the radon detection equipment. He asked me about the work in the attic and said that in 18 years of doing home inspections our attic was the best that he has ever seen. Since this came was an unbiased observer I wanted to pass it along.
Description of Work: Cleaned out small amount of mold in large attic, rerouted shower exhaust fan to outside, put in baffles to better ventilate attic, sprayed entire inside with fungicide.
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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
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.