What are the career options for mold inspection and mold remediation?

Mold inspections have become one of the fastest growing niches in the real estate industry. Mold has been referred to as the "new asbestos" because it can cause so many health problems.

One academic report published by the Cadmus Group, sets the annual cost to treat mold-related illnesses at over $20 billion. A mold inspection service can be a highly-profitable new business, or can make an existing business more successful. With many states drafting mold legislation, the mold inspection industry will only continue to expand as public awareness grows.

Mold remediation is a significant part of the nation's $200 billion home restoration industry. Home deterioration, construction defects and acts of nature like floods and heavy rains contribute to this growing market sector. The average cost to repair a flooded basement is $7,000, but if mold has set in and spread to other areas, that cost can easily double or triple. There is a huge profit potential in mold remediation, indoor air quality and water damage / restoration. Mold remediators help homeowners find permanent solutions to water damage, mold growth, and indoor air quality problems.