Dutch's Mold Inspections LLC

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

This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.

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

24 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

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9158 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 51-158 of 158 reviews

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200

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 CategoryRating 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 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

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 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

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500

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 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

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,900

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 CategoryRating 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 CategoryRating 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 CategoryRating 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 CategoryRating 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 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

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,950

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

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 CategoryRating 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.

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
$3,200

Ann S.
02/2013
5.0
Excellent responsiveness (despite a crush of work from the same storm) and a wealth of knowledge in this area. We met with the owner, Rick, and he walked us through every step that his company would take in addressing the flood damage and mold growth. The DMI crew showed up early (but waited outside until the designated start time), set up blowers to ensure that air movement was maintained, laid down temporary walkways to minimize foot traffic and debris from removed materials, tested the entire perimeter of the basement for mold damage, cut out all areas of tainted drywall (leaving intact those areas that did not have mold) and provided excellent suggestions on alternative rebuilding approaches that might minimize the cost of repairs from a future flood. All of the spoiled drywall and moldings were carried out to a container brought onsite to our driveway, and the crew did a top-notch job regarding cleanup when they were through. The job was completed on time and for exactly the quoted price. We were exceedingly pleased with the entire project.
Description of Work: Our basement was flooded when both the regular and backup sump pumps stopped working due to the power outage from Hurricane Sandy. Dutch's Mold Inspections (hereinafter DMI) were contacted after a search on Angie's List. The DMI crew tested the entire perimeter of our finished basement, tore out any tainted dry wall and provided ideas for the reconstruction of the finished area.

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
$4,275

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
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

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