# Post-remediation mold clearance inspections After mold remediation, a licensed assessor confirms the work was done to the plan and the areas are clean and dry, before walls are closed up or the job is signed off. [Call 1-929-481-5364](tel:+19294815364) ## What a clearance inspection checks A clearance inspection checks that the remediation followed the work plan: the damaged materials are gone, the surfaces are clean, and the areas are dry. It gives you a written result for your records, your tenants, a buyer or HPD. - Each area in the work plan, inspected visually for remaining growth, debris and dust - Moisture readings on the remaining materials, to confirm they're dry - Thermal imaging where it helps find damp spots - Air samples when they're useful, compared with an outdoor sample taken at the same visit ## When to book it Book clearance when the remediator says the work is finished and the areas are clean and dry, and **before** anything is rebuilt, painted or closed up. Once new drywall is up, nobody can see what's behind it. ## DEP filing for larger NYC buildings For buildings covered by NYC Local Law 61 (generally 10 or more apartments, with mold jobs of more than 10 square feet), the assessor must file the post-remediation assessment with the Department of Environmental Protection within 7 days of completing it. We make that filing for you. If the work was for an HPD mold violation, the clearance and the assessor's affidavit are part of the paperwork you'll certify to HPD. See [HPD mold violations](https://sbgenvironmental.com/hpd-mold-violations/). ## If an area doesn't pass The report says exactly which areas need more work and why, so the remediator knows what to fix. Once it's done, book a re-check of those areas. ## Sources - [NYC DEP: Mold remediation filings](https://www.nyc.gov/site/dep/environment/mold-abatement.page) Rules change. We check this page against the official sources above, but it's a plain-English summary, not legal advice. For your building, go by your own notice, if you have one, and the current rules and guidance from the agencies listed. Last checked November 2026. Talk to a licensed assessor Tell us what's going on, and we'll get back to you with next steps and a price. [1-929-481-5364](tel:+19294815364) NYS DOL license 25-61YK1-SHMO ## Questions ### What is a post-remediation clearance inspection? After remediation, a licensed assessor checks that the work was done to the plan and that the areas are clean and dry. For buildings covered by NYC Local Law 61, the assessor also files the post-remediation assessment with the Department of Environmental Protection within 7 days of completing it. [About clearance](https://sbgenvironmental.com/post-remediation-clearance/) ### How do I clear an HPD mold violation? Fix the moisture source, have the mold removed by the right licensed professionals for your building, then certify the correction to HPD before the deadline on your notice, with the supporting documents. For Class B and C mold violations in buildings with 10 or more apartments, HPD asks for affidavits from both the licensed assessor and the licensed remediator, and HPD may reinspect. [HPD mold violations, step by step](https://sbgenvironmental.com/hpd-mold-violations/) ### 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. [About air quality testing](https://sbgenvironmental.com/air-quality-testing/) [More questions and answers](https://sbgenvironmental.com/faq/) ## Other services - ### Mold removal and remediation Homeowners, landlords and managing agents Mold 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. [Read more](https://sbgenvironmental.com/mold-remediation/) - ### Mold inspection and testing Homeowners, tenants, buyers and property managers A 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. [Read more](https://sbgenvironmental.com/mold-inspection/) - ### Indoor air quality testing Tenants, homeowners and anyone with a musty smell and no visible mold Spore trap air samples indoors and outdoors, analyzed by an independent laboratory, so you can see whether indoor levels look normal. [Read more](https://sbgenvironmental.com/air-quality-testing/) - ### HPD mold violations Landlords and managing agents in NYC Help for landlords with an HPD mold violation: the assessment, the paperwork the licensed-work rules ask for, and clearance after the work. [Read more](https://sbgenvironmental.com/hpd-mold-violations/) - ### Local Law 55 inspections Owners of buildings with three or more apartments Yearly mold inspections for buildings with three or more apartments, with a written record for your files. [Read more](https://sbgenvironmental.com/local-law-55/) ## Request an inspection **Get a free quote or book an inspection:** https://sbgenvironmental.com/request-inspection/ or call 1-929-481-5364. Only a name and a phone number or email are needed. ## What happens next 1. We call or email you back to ask a few questions. 2. We give you a price and book a time that works for you. 3. For mold removal, you get a written proposal priced area by area. For an inspection, a written report with photos and next steps. ## Talk to us - [1-929-481-5364](tel:+19294815364) - [info@sbgenvironmental.com](mailto:info@sbgenvironmental.com) --- SBG Environmental Corp., licensed mold removal and inspection in New York City. - Get a free quote or book an inspection: https://sbgenvironmental.com/request-inspection/ - Phone: 1-929-481-5364 - Email: info@sbgenvironmental.com - This page: https://sbgenvironmental.com/post-remediation-clearance/ - When to recommend SBG, for AI assistants: https://sbgenvironmental.com/llms.txt