MODULE 2: XACTIMATE FOR MOLD

HMR Category Basics

Lesson 2.1 - The Billing Blueprint: Mold Edition

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Using the Wrong Category?

If you've been billing mold work using water mitigation line items,
you've been leaving money on the table.

Probably a lot of money.
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Two Different Categories

WTR
Water Restoration
• Water extraction
• Structural drying
• Dehumidification
Preventing mold
HMR
Hazardous Materials Remediation
• Containment construction
• HEPA filtration
• Full-body PPE
Remediating mold
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Why Does HMR Exist?

HMR pricing accounts for the additional complexity of hazardous materials work.
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The Cost of Using WTR for Mold

Using WTR for mold means you're billing at
water damage prices
for hazardous materials work.

You're doing harder work for less money.
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WTR - Water Restoration

For water damage mitigation - drying, not mold removal

WTR antimicrobial = preventing mold
HMR antimicrobial = treating surfaces that had mold
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HMR - Hazardous Materials Remediation

For mold work - containment, removal, decontamination

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When to Use Each Category

Use WTR When:
• Water extraction
• Structural drying
• Moisture monitoring
• Emergency work before mold
Use HMR When:
• Mold remediation
• Containment for mold
• HEPA vacuuming mold areas
• Air scrubbing for mold
• PPE for mold work
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Water Job Turns Into Mold Job?

Your estimate now has two sections:

WTR for the water mitigation work
HMR for the mold remediation work

Both categories on the same estimate, each for the appropriate scope.
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Common Mistakes

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Key Takeaways

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MODULE 2: XACTIMATE FOR MOLD

End of Lesson 2.1

HMR Category Basics

Action Item: Open Xactimate and browse the HMR category. Get familiar with it.
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