Recently we had a significant remediation at my Moms home.  We had multiple companies inspect and assess the property and all three certified companies came up with a unique approach and proposed scope of work. Because my Mom was suffering from a respiratory condition, deciding on the right company was a very serious decision. The company we selected was able to provide a guaranteed clearance and a warranty. We were very comfortable with the assessment abilities of our selected indoor air quality company and the responsibility they were able to assume on the remediation and its successful completion. One company who was responsible for the assessment and the remediation is definitely the way to go.  Ultimately someone has to be responsible for the outcome of a remediation. We were able to go through the entire plan of action and reasoning with one company and felt very comfortable with that relationship.  If we were forced to consult with two companies I am sure this would be a less comforting experience, would have cost our family more money and would be a complicated transaction consulting with multiple firms.  Homeowners should be able to choose who they wish from a list of qualified companies to provide mold testing and remediation services from start to finish.  It is clear that each company in our case had a completely different approach to providing remediation services and ultimately the selected company is responsible alone for a successful project. Making home owners involve more than one party on a single project would be a nightmare.  Gaining competitive bids and gathering professional opinions from many sources before selecting one company is a normal practice for any home repair. I hope people have the ability to choose as we did.  The company that provides the testing and writes the scope of work should definitely be able to provide the remediation services and stand behind the entire project. The complication of the proposed bill will harm consumers.  A state certified program is a great idea in this industry. Limiting companies on the services they are allowed to provide or forcing them to work with other firms is not practical for anyone involved.  I hope a streamline law is passed in VA.   Our remediation went well and was a great learning experience for our family.