Contact the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors for Do's and Don'ts when hiring a contractor.

If it's a small area, you can probably handle the job yourself. See EPA guidelines for help. But if your area of contamination is larger than 10 square feet, you probably don't want to tackle it on your own for two reasons. First, without proper containment, you may spread mold spores throughout your home. Second, the goal of remediation is to get rid of the mold, not just to kill it.

To be licensed by the City of Mobile, you must first be a Certified Contractor by the Alabama Board of Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors.

All businesses or individuals who construct or alter any building, highway, road, parking facility, railroad, excavation, or other structure in California must be licensed by the Contractors Division if the total cost (labor and materials) of one or more contracts on the project is $500 or more.

Larimer County does not have a contractor licensing program. Colorado State Statutes do not allow NON-home rule jurisdictions to administer their own licensing program. The City of Fort Collins and City of Loveland each have their own contractor licensing program. We suggest you verify that your contractor has adequate workers' compensation and general liability insurance coverage.

Yes. 21st Century Home Improvement is a licensed General Contractor (License #682929) with classifications B-1 General Building Contractor; C33- Painting & Decorating; and C39- Roofing. We also carry a Home Improvement Certification from the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB).

Clean up mold and take care of the problem by following the advice above to keep your home dry and keep mold out. Decide if you have a large or small area of mold. A small area is less then about ten square feet, or a patch three feet by three feet square. To clean a small area, follow the advice below. You may use a cotton face mask for protection. If you have a lot of mold damage (more then ten square feet) consider hiring a cleaning professional.

For both repairs and complete re-roofs, its important to choose a licensed roofing contractor. Your State Department of Business Regulation or your local Roofing Association is a good place to start. Only licensed, insured contractors are allowed to join Roofing Associations firms that are both financially responsible and have a reputation for quality workmanship. They will be able to refer you to several good sources. BACK TO TOP

A – To find out if a contractor licensed by the Department of Buildings has insurance, check the Department’s Buildings Information System by using the Skilled Trades Licensees Search. You can find a licensee’s business address, insurance status and license status. To see a list of the types of contractors licensed by the Department of Buildings visit the Licensing Section.

The mold cleanup is finished when there is no visible mold remaining and there is no dust or dirt remaining that could contain large amounts of mold and mold spores. Routine clearance testing for mold is not necessary. Leaving a few mold spores behind is not a problem if the underlying moisture problem has been corrected. Remember that mold spores are virtually everywhere. Even if all mold and mold spores are removed as part of the cleanup, spores from outside will re-enter that space.

The time you are most likely to stir up spores and be exposed is the very time you are trying to clean up your mold problem. That's when you need to be the most careful. First, try to determine the extent of the mold infestation. You can do it yourself if the area is small and well defined, as long as you are free of any health symptoms or allergies.

Those who are licensed by the State of South Carolina as a contractor are eligible to request City licensure as a contractor.

You should make sure that any contractor that you hire is licensed and bonded. California Aquatics holds license no. 526940, with endorsements C-27 (Landscape Contractor), and B (General Contractor). We also carry one million dollar general liability insurance for your protection. Since we are contracted for work with large corporations and institutions including Universities, we always take care to have ample insurance coverage.

The act of cleaning mold can increase the airborne spore level by ten-thousand times, which can result in severe illness and actually spread mold growth if done improperly. Such high levels of airborne mold spores warrant protective clothing, including gloves, goggles, and a respirator. If you suspect you have toxic mold in your home, then you should consider hiring a professional mold remediation expert to clean up the mold and safely dispose of it.