Avoid Mold Remediation Scams in Sorrento
Mold issues in your Sorrento home need expert care, but scammers lurk after leaks or floods in Ascension Parish. They can drain your wallet and leave health risks. Spot the signs, verify pros, and protect your family like I would mine.
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Common Mold Remediation Scams in Sorrento
Be aware of these tactic used by unlicensed operators
Fake Inspection Upsell
Offers 'free' mold inspection, scares you with dire warnings of toxic spread, pushes expensive remediation you don't need.
Upfront Payment Disappearance
Takes half the job cost in cash upfront, does minimal work or vanishes entirely.
Bait-and-Switch Pricing
Quotes cheap over phone, then on-site finds 'hidden mold' to jack up price 2-3x.
Shoddy Quick-Fix
Paints over mold or uses bleach—fails quickly, mold returns worse.
How to Verify a Professional
Insurance
Demand a certificate of insurance (COI) showing at least $1M general liability and workers' comp. Call the insurer to confirm it's valid and active—scammers fake docs.
Licensing
Check the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) at lslbc.louisiana.gov. Search by company name or license number for active status. Mold remediation typically requires a specialty contractor license. Look for additional certs like IICRC.
References
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