Mold services
Mold Remediation in the Hudson Valley and Capital Region
H&H Environmental offers mold remediation, the work of removing mold. 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 remediation, a different company performs any assessment.
Call and tell us where the property is and what you have found, and we will confirm availability.
H&H’s role on a remediation project
On a project where H&H performs the mold remediation, H&H does the removal work and does not perform the assessment on that project. Any assessment is performed by a different company. The reverse is true on a project where H&H performs the assessment, which has its own page: mold assessment.
Experience
Experience
7,000+ mold inspection and remediation projects.
Fix the water first
The cause
EPA says to fix plumbing leaks and other water problems as soon as possible, and to dry all items completely (EPA). It also puts it this way: the key to mold control is moisture control.
The water services
The water side of a loss is H&H’s water damage restoration, and structural drying deals with the moisture inside the structure.
What may have to be thrown away
Porous materials
EPA says absorbent or porous materials, such as ceiling tiles and carpet, may have to be thrown away if they become moldy, because mold can grow on or fill the empty spaces of porous materials and removing it completely may be difficult or impossible (EPA).
Wallboard and insulation
After flooding, wallboard and insulation that were underwater, or that are saturated and cannot be dried quickly, usually have to be removed (NYS Department of Health, EPA).
Hard surfaces
For hard surfaces, EPA says to scrub mold off with detergent and water and dry completely (EPA).
Small patches and larger jobs
This is EPA’s guidance for homeowners. It describes EPA’s standard, not how H&H scopes a job.
A small patch
EPA says that when the moldy area is less than about 10 square feet, roughly a 3 foot by 3 foot patch, in most cases you can handle the job yourself (EPA).
A larger area or a lot of water damage
For larger areas or significant water damage, EPA points to its remediation guidance for schools and commercial buildings (EPA).
Sewage or contaminated water
If the damage was caused by sewage or other contaminated water, EPA says to call in a professional with experience cleaning buildings damaged by contaminated water (EPA).
What not to do while mold is present
The heating and cooling system
EPA says not to run the HVAC system if you know or suspect it is contaminated with mold, because it can spread mold through the building (EPA).
Mixing cleaners
Do not mix bleach with ammonia or other cleaners. The combination can release poisonous gas (NYS Department of Health).
Sealing damp surfaces
Do not paint or seal wet surfaces until you are sure they are dry all the way through (EPA).
How EPA describes a finished cleanup
No mold, no mold odor
EPA says a cleanup is not finished while visible mold or moldy odors remain, although staining or cosmetic damage may be left, and the water problem has to be fixed as well (EPA).
If you hire a contractor
Ask about experience and references
EPA says to make sure the contractor has experience cleaning up mold, to ask for and check references, and to ask them to follow recognized remediation guidelines (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 mold remediation?
The work of removing mold. H&H offers it as a service separate from mold assessment.
If H&H removes the mold, did H&H also assess it?
No. H&H performs either the mold assessment or the mold remediation — never both on the same project, so any assessment on that project is performed by a different company.
Can I clean up mold myself?
For a small patch, less than about 10 square feet, EPA says in most cases you can (EPA). For larger areas, significant water damage, sewage or contaminated water, EPA points to professionals, and says to consult a health professional first if you have health concerns (EPA).
Can moldy carpet or ceiling tile be saved?
Often not. EPA says porous materials such as ceiling tiles and carpet may have to be thrown away if they become moldy (EPA).
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
- Mold Cleanup in Your Home
Fixing water problems and drying; porous materials that may have to be thrown away; cleaning hard surfaces; not running a mold-contaminated HVAC system. · read October 22, 2026
- 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
- 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
New York State Department of Health
- Flood Cleanup and Home Repair
Standing water, protective gear, what to discard and what can usually be saved, documentation for insurance. · 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.