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Water damage and mould remediation in Lansing

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Lansing's water damage history is tied to its rivers. In the 1975 flood, 4-5 inches of rain fell on snow in 7 hours over saturated soils near Williamston and East Lansing, and over 4,600 homes in Lansing were flooded. The National Weather Service still lists what the Grand River at Lansing gauge means for neighbourhoods such as Cherry Hill and North Lansing, with major flooding of residences expected at 15.5 ft. That history matters when you hire. Michigan does not provide state certification for mold remediators or mold testing companies, so a company's own claims about mold are not backed by a state credential. Ask what the work covers, how drying will be checked, and in writing which trades are involved. If repairs include basement waterproofing or other building trades, look at the trades listed on the contractor's Michigan licence. If your home has been wet for more than 24 hours, the state advises assuming mold is present even if you cannot see it.

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Before you hire

  1. Ask how fast they will start drying: Health Canada says a home dried within 48 hours is less likely to grow mould.

    Source: canada.ca (source, opens in a new tab)

  2. Health Canada suggests professional help for extensive mould, meaning a patch larger than 3 m².

    Source: canada.ca (source, opens in a new tab)

  3. Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.

    Source: ised-isde.canada.ca (source, opens in a new tab)

Questions about hiring in Lansing

Does Michigan certify mold remediators?

No. Michigan's health department says the State of Michigan does not provide certification for mold remediators or mold testing companies. That means you should ask any company what training and experience it has, what the work will cover, and how it will show the job is finished, and get all of it in writing. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) (source, opens in a new tab)

How soon should I assume mold is a problem after a leak or flood?

Michigan's flood-safety sheet says that if a home has been wet for more than 24 hours, you should assume mold is present even if you cannot see it. So tell each company how long the area was wet, and ask how they will dry it and deal with affected materials. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) (source, opens in a new tab)

What should I check on a contractor's licence for repair work?

Michigan's residential maintenance and alteration contractor licence lists the trades a contractor may practise, including carpentry, insulation work, and basement waterproofing. Ask to see the licence and confirm that the trades needed for your repairs are listed on it before you sign anything. Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) (source, opens in a new tab)

Could my Lansing home be at risk from the Grand River?

The National Weather Service lists flood impacts for the Grand River at Lansing gauge. At 15.5 ft it expects major flooding of residences in North Lansing, Cherry Hill, Tecumseh River Drive, Willow Street and the Edmore Park area. Check your street against that list when planning for flood cleanup. NOAA National Water Prediction Service (source, opens in a new tab)

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