What happens when you call
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Tell us what you're seeing. 30 seconds - where it is and how far it's spread.
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You're connected with a local mold remediation crew while you're on the line.
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The crew confirms your inspection appointment and sets the time with you directly.
What Cleveland crews handle
What's different in Cleveland?
Cleveland's century homes and doubles carry original galvanized lines and stone foundations, and lake-effect winters test both - deep freezes burst pipes in uninsulated walls while ice dams work the rooflines. The metro's older combined sewers back up into basements when storms train off Lake Erie, and spring melt keeps sump pumps honest.
In Ohio the coverage that catches homeowners out is sewer and sump backup - both need their own endorsement, an add-on many policies skip. Sudden pipe and appliance failures fall under the standard policy; frozen pipes are covered when the home was reasonably heated.
Your call goes to a crew based in the Cleveland area. Serving Cleveland, Parma, Lakewood, Euclid, Strongsville, Mentor, and all of Cuyahoga County.
What to know before repairs in Cleveland
Ohio's contractor licensing law covers electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronics work; mold assessment and remediation are not on that list. So keep your own paperwork. Ask for a written scope, the moisture source found and how it was fixed, before-and-after photos and any inspection or lab report. Ohio's Residential Property Disclosure Form asks sellers about past water or moisture damage, whether the home was ever inspected for mold, whether a report exists and what remediation was done, so those records matter when you sell. Renters have their own path: under Ohio law, a tenant who is current on rent can give the landlord written notice, then deposit rent with the court if a code violation is not fixed within a reasonable time or 30 days. Some small landlords and student housing are exempt. Cleveland housing complaints go to Building and Housing at 216-664-2007.
Common questions
Should I test first or go straight to removal?
If mold is visible and the moisture source is obvious, go straight to remediation. Test first when mold is hidden, symptoms don't match what you can see, or you need documentation for a claim.
Is mold really that dangerous?
It's a health concern worth taking seriously - especially for kids, older adults, and anyone with asthma or allergies. Removal ends the exposure either way.
Is mold remediation covered by insurance?
Mold remediation may be covered when the mold resulted from a covered sudden water loss, often up to a separate limit. Coverage depends on the cause and your policy's mold exclusions, endorsements and limits. A covered water loss does not automatically establish coverage for mold remediation. Check your declarations page for any mold limit.