Mold services
Mold Assessment and Mold Remediation in the Hudson Valley and Capital Region
H&H Environmental offers both mold assessment and mold remediation, and has completed 7,000+ mold inspection and remediation projects. On a New York mold project, H&H performs either the mold assessment or the mold remediation — never both on the same project.
Call and tell us where the property is and what you have found, and we will confirm availability.
Two services, one role per project
H&H offers mold assessment and mold remediation as separate services.
Mold assessment
A mold assessment evaluates a mold problem: whether there is mold, and where.
Mold remediation
Mold remediation is the work of removing mold.
How that works on one project
On a New York mold project, H&H takes one of these roles, never both. If H&H performs the assessment, a different company performs the remediation, and if H&H performs the remediation, a different company performs the assessment.
Each service has its own page: Mold assessment and Mold remediation.
Experience and credentials
The verified facts about H&H’s mold work.
Experience
7,000+ mold inspection and remediation projects.
Operating since
H&H has operated since 2005, from its office at 645 Route 212 in Saugerties.
Credential
Kevin Hinchey holds a New York State Department of Labor Mold Assessor credential, Certification #26-66ETP-51, expiring March 2028.
Mold needs moisture
Moisture control
EPA puts it this way: the key to mold control is moisture control. If mold is growing, the water problem has to be fixed too, or the mold will most likely come back.
The first 24 to 48 hours
EPA advises drying water-damaged areas and items within 24–48 hours, and says that when damp materials are dried within that time, in most cases mold will not grow. That is a target, not a promise. For a flood, EPA says that if a home and its belongings could not be dried within that time, assume you have mold growth.
Humidity
EPA suggests keeping indoor humidity below 60 percent, ideally between 30 and 50 percent (EPA).
If you find mold
Finding mold is not a failure
Finding mold does not mean the water cleanup failed. How much mold there is, and what to do about it, is a question for a mold assessment, not a guess.
Still visible or smelling
If you can still see or smell mold, EPA says you have more work to do (EPA).
Health concerns
If anyone in your household has asthma, a weakened immune system or other health concerns, talk with a healthcare professional, and keep them away from moldy areas. EPA says people with asthma or a weakened immune system should stay away from moldy sites, and that children and pregnant people should not take part in flood cleanup (EPA).
This page is general information. It is not medical advice, and no mold service can promise a health outcome.
Mold and water damage
The water comes first
Because mold depends on moisture, the water side of a loss matters. H&H’s water damage restoration covers water extraction, drying, dehumidification and monitoring, and structural drying deals with the moisture inside the structure.
A separate decision
Whether a mold assessment or mold remediation is needed after water damage depends on the property. Call and tell us what you have found.
Mold guides
General information from EPA, explained plainly. It does not replace calling us about your property.
Insurance
We work directly with your insurance carrier and provide documentation and direct billing for covered losses.
Whether a loss is covered depends on your policy and the cause of the damage. For more on how a claim works, see insurance help.
Frequently asked questions
Does H&H do both the mold assessment and the mold remediation?
H&H offers both services. On a New York mold project, H&H performs either the mold assessment or the mold remediation — never both on the same project.
If H&H does the assessment, who does the remediation?
A different company. Because H&H takes one role on a New York project, the other role is performed by another company.
Does mold always grow after water damage?
Not automatically. Mold needs moisture. EPA says that when damp materials are dried within 24–48 hours, in most cases mold will not grow (EPA). If a flooded home could not be dried in that time, EPA says to assume you have mold growth.
What should I do first if I find mold?
Find the water problem, because EPA says the key to mold control is moisture control and the mold will most likely come back if the water problem is not fixed. Then call, and tell us what you have found.
Does H&H work with insurance companies?
We work directly with your insurance carrier and provide documentation and direct billing for covered losses. Whether a loss is covered depends on your policy and the cause of the damage.
Sources
The safety, health and local statements above come from these public sources. This article summarizes them in its own words, so follow the links for the full guidance.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home
Why moisture control is mold control; the 24–48 hour window; fixing the water problem; sampling, hidden mold, small and large cleanups, hiring a contractor, when a cleanup is finished. · read October 22, 2026
- Text Version of the Flooded Home
Re-entering a flooded home, the 24–48 hour drying window, photographs and insurance, humidity targets. · read October 7, 2026
- Flood Cleanup to Protect Indoor Air and Your Health
Sorting materials, drying a flooded home, moisture meters, how long drying takes, when to get professional help. · read October 7, 2026
Related help from H&H
H&H focuses on these counties: Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Columbia, Albany, Saratoga, Fulton, Greene. Call and tell us where the property is, and we will confirm availability.