Mold removal, inspection and testing in Manhattan
In Manhattan, mold usually means an apartment problem: a ceiling stain, a musty closet or a bathroom that never dries. The cause is often next door or upstairs.
In Manhattan we remove mold to a written plan, with the work area sealed off and the air HEPA-filtered, and a New York State licensed mold assessor inspects and tests for it, with lab-analyzed air samples and a written report. You get the price before any work starts.
Where mold usually starts in Manhattan
- Prewar co-ops and rentals. Shared pipes, old radiators and leaks from the apartment above.
- High-rises and condos. Window leaks, and condensation from air conditioners and heating units.
If your building has a board or a managing agent, a written report gives them what they need to approve the repair.
What we do in Manhattan
- Mold removal and remediationMold removed safely to a written plan: the area sealed off, the air HEPA-filtered, damaged materials taken out, and everything cleaned and dried. Priced before work starts.
- Mold inspection and testingA licensed assessor finds the mold and the moisture behind it, with thermal imaging, moisture readings and lab-tested air samples, then writes it up in a clear report.
- Indoor air quality testingSpore trap air samples indoors and outdoors, analyzed by an independent laboratory, so you can see whether indoor levels look normal.
Landlord or property manager? See mold services for landlords, HPD mold violations and Local Law 55 inspections.
Manhattan neighborhoods
- Upper West Side
- Prewar co-ops on Central Park West, Riverside Drive and West End Avenue, and brownstones on the side streets.
- Upper East Side
- Prewar and postwar co-ops, and townhouses on the side streets.
- Harlem
- Brownstones and rowhouses, many divided into apartments, and large prewar apartment buildings.
- Lower Manhattan
- Converted lofts and office buildings, and new high-rises.
Somewhere else in Manhattan? We cover the whole borough, so just ask.
How it works
- 1Tell us what's going onSend the form or call. We reply with next steps and a price, usually the same day.
- 2InspectionA licensed assessor finds the mold and the moisture behind it, and writes it up with photos and readings.
- 3Removal, if it's neededA written proposal priced area by area, then the work, sealed off and HEPA-filtered.
- 4ClearanceThe finished work is checked before anything is closed up or painted.
Questions
How much does mold removal cost in NYC?
It depends on how big each area is, which materials have to come out, and how much containment the job needs. You get a written proposal with a price for each area before any work starts, and nothing is done that isn't in it.
How much does a mold inspection cost in NYC?
It depends on the size of the property, how many areas need checking and how many air or surface samples are taken, since each sample is analyzed by a lab. We tell you the price before we book, and quotes are free.
Do I need mold testing if I can already see mold?
Often not. Visible mold needs to be removed and its moisture source fixed whatever kind it is, and the EPA says sampling is usually unnecessary when growth is visible. Air testing is most useful when you smell mold but can't see it, when you need evidence for a landlord, buyer or insurer, or to confirm a cleanup worked.
Is mold removal the same as mold remediation or mold abatement?
People use all three words for the same job. Remediation is the full process, not just scrubbing the surface: sealing off the area, filtering the air, removing what can't be saved, cleaning and drying what's left, and checking the work before anything is closed up.
I rent in NYC and have mold in my apartment. Is my landlord responsible?
In buildings with three or more apartments, NYC Local Law 55 requires the owner to investigate and fix mold and the moisture that causes it, using safe work practices. If your landlord doesn't act, you can report it to 311, and HPD may inspect and issue a violation. A report from a licensed assessor gives you a written record of what's there.
Get a quote in Manhattan
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