In my latest vendor spotlight, I’m joined by Gabe Prieto of Kauai Restoration & Cleaning to talk about how mold affects homes in our area and how he can help you prevent mold from growing in your home.

To hear our full conversation, watch the video above. Listed below are time stamps of our conversation and the topics addressed during those points so you can skip ahead at your leisure:

(1:21) The regular and additional services Kauai Restoration & Cleaning provides.
(2:09) Their process of identifying mold and the tools they use to do so.
(4:13) Locating and assessing black mold.
(5:15) Which labs they use to test their results and the typical turnaround time for those results.
(7:05) What homebuyers get when ordering one of their inspections.
(7:38) Their recommendations for making preventative measures in your home.
(8:34) The main problems homeowners call them about.
(9:25) Other maintenance tips you can apply to prevent mold.
(10:46) The history of Kauai Restoration & Cleaning and their credentials.
(11:55) Their pre-inspection services.

“Every one to two years, your open-beam ceilings need to be treated for mold.”

If you have any questions for Gabe or need his help with a mold problem, you can call him at (808) 346-7344 or visit their website.

If you have any other real estate questions for me or there’s anything else I can assist you with, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I look forward to hearing from you.