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(248) 935-6088
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Ben D. Barris
Birmingham, MI1 data source
Profile for Ben D. Barris in Birmingham, Michigan. Review listed services, credentials, and contact details below.
- Address
- Birmingham, MI
- Service area
- Birmingham, Michigan
Mold RemediationWater Damage RestorationMold InspectionResidential Projects
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Location
Birmingham, Michigan
Website
www.guardianrecoveryservices.com
Coverage
Birmingham, Michigan
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Service area
Birmingham, Michigan
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Credentials on file
IICRC Applied Microbial Remediation Technician, IICRC Restoration Technician, IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician
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Service coverage
Services listed for this contractor
Service 01
Mold Remediation
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Service 02
Water Damage Restoration
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Service 03
Mold Inspection
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Service 04
Residential Projects
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Service 05
Hvac Duct Cleaning
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Before you call
Questions to ask on the first call
Use the questions below to pressure-test the services listed on this profile before you book an inspection, test, or cleanup visit.
Remediation
This profile lists Mold Remediation. Use these questions to pin down scope, containment, and what "finished" actually means.
Mold Remediation
- 1
Will you write the remediation scope before work starts?
Ask for containment, demolition, cleaning, drying, and rebuild exclusions in writing.
- 2
What materials do you expect to remove, and what can usually be cleaned in place?
This helps you separate targeted removal from a broad tear-out quote.
- 3
How do you keep the rest of the house clean while the work area is open?
Listen for containment barriers, negative air, HEPA cleanup, and daily debris handling.
- 4
What has to happen before the area is ready for clearance testing or rebuild?
Get the moisture targets and handoff steps upfront so the project does not stall at the end.
Inspection
This profile lists Mold Inspection. Use these questions to learn how the contractor traces moisture and documents the findings.
Mold Inspection
- 1
What areas will you actually inspect, and what tools do you use besides a flashlight?
Listen for moisture meters, thermal imaging when needed, and access to attics or crawlspaces if those spaces matter.
- 2
Will you identify the moisture source, not just the mold I can already see?
The visit should connect odor or staining back to leaks, humidity, drainage, or ventilation problems.
- 3
What is included in the written report?
Ask whether photos, moisture readings, and repair recommendations are part of the fee.
- 4
If the inspection shows likely contamination, do you also explain whether testing or remediation should happen next?
A useful inspection should leave you with a clear next step, not another round of guesswork.
Prevention
This profile lists Water Damage Restoration. Ask these if you need the moisture source fixed, not just the visible symptoms.
Water Damage Restoration
- 1
What is causing the moisture problem, and what has to be fixed before cleanup matters?
Ask them to separate source repair from cleanup so you know what actually stops the issue from coming back.
- 2
Which prevention steps do you recommend for this house?
Good answers usually include drying, drainage, humidity control, or ventilation changes.
- 3
What readings or conditions tell you the area is dry enough to close back up?
Moisture targets matter more than a promise to run fans for a day or two.
- 4
Which parts of the plan are permanent fixes versus short-term dry-out work?
This helps you compare a quick response quote with actual prevention work.
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