MODULE 3: PROTOCOLS & ESTIMATES

Building Mold Estimates

Lesson 3.3 - The Billing Blueprint: Mold Edition

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1 Read the Protocol

Read the entire protocol - don't skim
Highlight every action verb
Note specific areas mentioned
Note dimensions and measurements
Note containment requirements

By the time you finish, you should have a list of every action and area.

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2 Measure Everything

Don't estimate. Don't guess. Measure.
SF of space (L × W)
SF of affected surfaces (walls, ceiling, floor separately)
Linear feet of baseboards/trim
Containment is 3D - calculate all poly needed

Take photos with tape measures. Document your measurements.

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3 Structure Your Estimate

1. Containment

2. Air Quality

3. Removal

4. Cleaning

5. PPE

6. Disposal

7. Testing

Logical sections = easier for adjuster to review and approve.

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4 Build Each Section

Containment: Poly SF, framing, tape, decon, NAM setup
Air Quality: Calculate CFM needed, add units + setup + daily
Removal: Demo by material type, match quantities to measurements
Cleaning: HEPA (standard vs detailed), damp wipe, antimicrobial
PPE: Workers × days = minimum suits, add cartridges, gloves
Disposal: Bags, bagging labor, haul-off, fees

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5 Calculate Equipment Days

Estimate job duration based on scope
Small bathroom: 3-4 days
Large multi-room: 7-10 days
Equipment runs from setup through clearance

Be realistic. Don't pad (red flag), don't short-change (lose money).

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6 Review Against Protocol

Go back to the protocol. Line by line.

Every protocol requirement = line items in estimate ✓

Nothing in estimate without protocol basis ✓

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7 Review Against Red Flags

Do equipment quantities make sense for space?
Does PPE match labor hours?
Does containment match affected area?
Is timeline logical?
Any pricing concerns?

Catch issues yourself before adjuster catches them.

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8 Prepare for Package

Estimate document (organized by sections)
Complete protocol document (all pages)
Amendments if any
Measurement notes and sketches
Photos supporting your scope

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The 8-Step Process

1 Read and analyze the protocol
2 Measure everything accurately
3 Structure estimate in logical sections
4 Build each section from protocol
5 Calculate realistic equipment days
6 Review against protocol
7 Review against red flags
8 Prepare for submission package

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Coming Up Next

Lesson 3.4: Submission & Follow-up

When to submit (pre-approval vs post-clearance)
Complete submission package checklist
Clearance documentation importance
Follow-up timeline

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MODULE 3: PROTOCOLS & ESTIMATES

End of Lesson 3.3

Building Mold Estimates

Action Item: Follow this 8-step process on your next mold job.

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