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Remediation Service

Mold Remediation on Long Island

The full remediation service. S520-compliant from containment to clearance, for any scope between a bathroom wall and a 2,400 sqft finished basement.

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NYLMB Licensed · MA00534 / MR00612
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Since 2012 · 2,800+ Homes

Overview

Mold Remediation: what we actually do.

Mold remediation is the controlled removal of mold-colonized materials following IICRC S520 protocols. On Long Island, we see the same three sources repeatedly: attic moisture from blocked venting, basement moisture from Sandy-era water events, and hidden wall-cavity mold from slow plumbing leaks. Every job starts with finding that source. Then containing, cleaning, verifying.

When to call us

  • Visible mold on walls, ceilings, or framing (10+ sqft)
  • Water-damaged areas that went un-dried more than 48 hours
  • Musty odors without visible mold (hidden cavity growth)
  • Post-remediation verification clearance needed after DIY attempt
  • Insurance-adjuster-requested Cat 2 or Cat 3 water event remediation

Our process

01

Scope confirmation

We review the assessor's report (required under NY Article 32 for 10+ sqft jobs) and confirm the S520 scope. If you don't have an assessor yet, we refer you to our walled assessment arm.

02

Containment setup

Plastic barriers with zippered entry, negative-air machines (HEPA AFDs), polyethylene walk-off, and dedicated PPE staging. Air goes from clean to dirty only.

03

Remove & treat

Affected drywall, insulation, carpet padding removed and double-bagged. Framing HEPA-sanded. Antimicrobial treatment applied per manufacturer spec. Encapsulation where appropriate.

04

Structural drying

Commercial dehumidifiers + air movers. Daily psychrometric readings to target sub-40% RH and 12% wood MC before clearance.

05

Post-Remediation Verification

Visual inspection plus air samples compared against pre-remediation baseline. If clearance fails, we stay until it passes — at no additional cost.

The real causes we see in Long Island homes

Sandy-era water legacy

South Shore homes with 2012 Sandy history frequently reveal hidden mold years later when walls are opened for remodels or sale inspections. We've remediated 400+ Sandy-legacy homes.

Blocked bathroom fan venting

The #1 source of attic mold on Long Island. A fan that discharges into the attic instead of through the roof drives chronic humidity onto sheathing.

Failing vapor barriers in crawl spaces

1950s–70s LI homes with dirt crawl spaces and no vapor barrier. Humidity bleeds up through the joists and colonizes framing.

Pricing

Small single-room jobs typically run $500–$1,500. Full remediation with attic or basement scope usually $2,000–$8,000. Flood-related jobs can reach $12,000. Most jobs are fixed-price after inspection.

Every quote is fixed after inspection — no hourly billing, no change orders unless the substrate reveals hidden contamination.See full pricing guide →

Field Log

Recent Remediation Jobs

Real jobs. Real towns. Actual scope and scale from our last 90 days of field work.

Attic Mold Remediation in LevittownAttic Mold Remediation
Levittown, Nassau County Apr 10

Cape Cod attic — 600 sqft of Stachybotrys on plywood sheathing traced to blocked bath-fan venting. Full containment, HEPA filtration, antimicrobial treatment, ridge vent retrofit, PRV clearance passed.

Basement Mold Remediation in MassapequaBasement Mold Remediation
Massapequa, Nassau County Apr 3

Finished basement post-nor'easter flood — 3 ft water line. Aspergillus/Penicillium throughout. Demo to studs, HEPA sand, encapsulation, new vapor barrier. Insurance-paid.

Commercial Mold Remediation in HauppaugeCommercial Mold Remediation
Hauppauge, Suffolk County Feb 15

Office suite HVAC-driven mold in ceiling plenum after rooftop unit leak. After-hours containment, HEPA scrub, ceiling tile replacement, tenant back in business Monday.

Flood Mold Remediation in BabylonFlood Mold Remediation
Babylon, Suffolk County Feb 7

South Shore home, January nor'easter flood. Full-basement Category 3 water. Demo, HEPA, structural drying, PRV before rebuild.

Attic Mold Remediation in SmithtownAttic Mold Remediation
Smithtown, Suffolk County Jan 28

Colonial attic — white surface mold + dark spots on north-slope sheathing. Poor soffit ventilation. Treated wood, installed baffles, added roof vents.

Basement Mold Remediation in WestburyBasement Mold Remediation
Westbury, Nassau County Jan 9

Legacy Sandy flood damage behind finished wall. Demo to block, treated masonry, new interior drain tile, dehumidifier, encapsulation.

FAQ

Questions homeowners ask about remediation

Small bathroom: 1 day. Single-room with demo: 2 days. Full attic or basement: 3–5 days. Category 3 flood: 5–10 days plus PRV clearance cycles.
For small contained jobs, no — we contain the work area. For whole-house HVAC-driven mold or large demolition, we recommend evacuating the affected floor or the house for 48–72 hours. Frank discusses this in the inspection report.
If the mold resulted from a sudden water event (burst pipe, storm flood with a flood rider, appliance failure), usually yes. Long-term humidity mold is typically excluded. Angela handles adjuster communication on every insurance job.
Yes, on every remediation of 10+ sqft. Independent third-party testing is available on request.

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