Mold removal, inspection and testing in Queens
Much of Queens is houses with basements, and basements are where mold most often starts.
In Queens 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 Queens
- Houses with finished basements. Drywall, carpet and paneling against concrete walls hold moisture for a long time.
- Garden apartments and co-ops. Long runs of shared plumbing, so a leak in one apartment shows up in another.
If your basement took in water during Hurricane Ida in 2021, or in any storm since, it's worth checking the walls and floor for hidden moisture.
What we do in Queens
- 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.
Queens neighborhoods
- Astoria and Steinway
- Two-family houses, rowhouses and walk-up apartment buildings, many with basements.
- Jackson Heights
- Prewar garden co-ops built around shared courtyards, where a leak can come from the roof or the apartment above.
- Forest Hills
- Tudor-style houses in Forest Hills Gardens, and large co-op buildings near Queens Boulevard.
- Flushing
- New condo and rental towers downtown, and older houses with basements around them.
Somewhere else in Queens? 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 Queens
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