Mold services
Mold Assessment in the Hudson Valley and Capital Region
H&H Environmental offers mold assessment, an evaluation of whether there is mold and where. On a New York mold project, H&H performs either the mold assessment or the mold remediation — never both on the same project, so when H&H performs the assessment, a different company performs any remediation.
Call and tell us where the property is and what you have found, and we will confirm availability.
H&H’s role on an assessment project
On a project where H&H performs the mold assessment, H&H evaluates the problem and does not perform the remediation. A different company does that work. The reverse is true on a project where H&H performs the remediation, which has its own page: mold remediation.
Experience and credential
Experience
7,000+ mold inspection and remediation projects.
Credential
Kevin Hinchey holds a New York State Department of Labor Mold Assessor credential, Certification #26-66ETP-51, expiring March 2028.
What EPA says about testing for mold
This describes EPA’s guidance. It is not a description of H&H’s procedure.
Mold you can see
EPA says that in most cases, when mold growth is visible, sampling is unnecessary (EPA).
No federal limits
EPA has set no federal limits for mold, so sampling cannot be used to check a building’s compliance with federal mold standards (EPA).
Who should sample
EPA says sampling should be done by professionals with experience in designing a sampling plan and interpreting the results (EPA).
If someone in the household has health concerns
Talk to a healthcare professional
EPA says that if you have health concerns, you should consult a health professional before starting cleanup (EPA). People with asthma or a weakened immune system should stay away from moldy sites (EPA).
This page is general information. It is not medical advice, and no mold service can promise a health outcome.
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
What is a mold assessment?
An evaluation of whether there is mold, and where. H&H offers it as a service separate from mold remediation.
If H&H does my assessment, can H&H also remove the mold?
Not on the same New York project. H&H performs either the mold assessment or the mold remediation — never both on the same project, so a different company performs the remediation.
Do I need mold testing if I can see mold?
EPA says that in most cases, when mold growth is visible, sampling is unnecessary (EPA). How much mold there is, and what to do about it, is what an assessment is for. Call and tell us what you have found.
How do I know whether I have hidden mold?
EPA says to suspect it if a building smells moldy but you cannot see the source (EPA). Because investigating hidden mold calls for caution, EPA advises considering an experienced professional.
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.