Accredited is your full-service solution for mold inspection and remediation in NYC, Long Island and Westchester. Our experts will make sure that the process and results are clear from beginning to end, and we won’t just leave you with a final report – we’ll make sure you understand how the results impact your home or property, and will continue to work with you throughout the mold abatement and violation clearance process.
Mold Inspection
After an interview with the client we will perform an inspection of the property to identify potential problem areas and perform any necessary air or surface testing.
All samples are analyzed by New York State certified laboratories. Our reports include the identification and quantity of mold spores trapped on the sample and other important Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) analytes (pollen, insect fragments, fibrous particulate matter, skin and overall background density). This gives you the necessary information to help determine the quality of your indoor air. All assessments include a written report and recommendations.
If remediation is recommended, Accredited will attempt to isolate the source of the elevated moisture levels or water infiltration. We will then make suggestions as to possible solutions to the problem and create a remediation plan for the mold abatement contractor to follow, according to NYS Guidelines.
Mold Abatement
Under close supervision by one of our NYS-licensed mold abatement supervisors with extensive experience performing microbial investigations, all projects (small to large) are executed by NYS-licensed personnel trained in the handling of hazardous materials. All work areas are sealed off from adjacent areas under “negative air” conditions.
A small water leak or even excess humidity is all that’s required for mold to form in your home or office. With the proper conditions it can spread quickly in as little as 24-48 hours. Mold can produce allergens and irritants and has the potential to cause other severe respiratory problems. If you can see mold growing, your top priority is to have it inspected and if necessary properly removed and safely disposed of.
There may be many factors contributing to the cause of any mold growth in your home or office, and professional mold remediation can take many forms. What matters most is that the cleanup and remediation is performed by licensed, trained professionals with a thorough understanding of the environment at hand.
Accredited will ensure that the remediator properly remediates your mold issue in a safe and controlled environment following the remediation plan generated by the mold assessor, all at an affordable cost.
NYC Local Mold Laws & Mold Violations
If you’ve received a 550 Mold Violation from NYC HPD, Accredited will guide you through the process of correcting the violation and provide all the necessary paperwork to have the violation removed.
New York City Local Law 55 of 2018, also known as the Asthma-Free Housing Act, aims to fight rising asthma rates and air quality concerns. The law requires that landlords or owners of buildings with 3 or more apartments proactively address and prevent common indoor health hazards that trigger asthma, specifically including mold and pests.
The law requires that landlords and property owners:
- Schedule annual investigations into mold and pest issues and keep a record of these inspections
- Remove indoor mold and repair any underlying conditions that cause mold
- Hire a New York State Department of Labor-licensed mold assessor and a New York State Department of Labor-licensed mold remediator if there is more than 10 square feet of mold in a building with 10 or more units
- Provide tenants with a copy of the NYC Department of Health’s Local Law 55 Fact Sheet, as well as a notice with each tenant’s lease that clearly states the landlord’s and tenant’s separate responsibilities
NYC’s HPD and DEP are very active in pursuing complaints and performing surprise inspections. Let Accredited’s seasoned experts guide you through NYC’s legal requirements to ensure that your property is fully compliant with all required annual inspections.