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 Minneapolis crews handle
What's different in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis winters are the real thing: weeks below zero find every uninsulated pipe run, ice dams build on every roofline, and the spring melt tests every sump pump in a metro where finished basements are the norm. The freeze-thaw cycle heaves foundations enough to open seepage paths, and summer brings the thunderstorms that overwhelm them.
Northern policies cover sudden freeze-burst pipes as long as the home was reasonably heated - and ice-dam water damage to the interior is typically covered even though the roof maintenance itself may not be. Sewer and sump backup need their own endorsement.
Your call goes to a crew based in the Minneapolis area. Serving Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, Edina, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, and all of Hennepin County.
What to know before repairs in Minneapolis
Minnesota has no mold license. The Minnesota Department of Health says neither the state nor any federal agency licenses or certifies mold investigators or remediators, so there is no state-issued certificate to ask for. Get a written scope, and if a consultant proposes testing, ask for an example report and whether the same company also does remediation. MDH does not recommend mold testing in most situations and says testing should never replace a good visual inspection. The license rules that do apply cover the rebuild: a company doing more than one skill area for you, such as framing plus drywall taping and painting, generally needs a state remodeler or building contractor license. Minneapolis renters can report an unfixed repair issue to 311; an inspector checks it against the housing code and writes to the owner if it is a violation.
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.