--- title: "How to Hire a Licensed Mold Pro in Albany, NY" description: "Albany, NY mold guide: 14 licensed assessors and 12 remediators nearby, how to verify a licence, questions to ask and typical costs." canonical: https://moldroster.com/ny/city/albany/guide/ --- [Home](https://moldroster.com/) › [New York](https://moldroster.com/ny/) › [Albany](https://moldroster.com/ny/city/albany/) › Guide # How to hire a licensed mold pro in Albany, NY 25 NYS DOL-licensed listings give an address in Albany: **14** hold an assessment licence and **12** hold a remediation licence. Another 20 are elsewhere in Albany County. [Get quotes](https://moldroster.com/quotes/?city=albany&st=ny) [All Albany listings](https://moldroster.com/ny/city/albany/) ## What should I ask a mold pro before I sign? Ask what clearance test will show the job is done, for the licence number and type, whether an independent assessor will write the protocol and check clearance, whether the moisture source will be fixed, and how the work area will be contained. * What is your state licence number, and is it an assessor or remediator licence? * Will an independent licensed assessor write the protocol and do the clearance check? * Will you find and fix the moisture source, or only remove visible growth? * How will you contain the work area and protect the rest of the house? * What does the written scope include: demolition, HEPA cleaning, disposal, rebuild? * Do you carry liability insurance that covers mold work? ## What are New York's mold licensing rules? A NYS DOL licence is required for mold assessment or remediation of areas over 10 square feet (residential and commercial). * A NYS DOL licence is required for mold assessment or remediation of areas over 10 square feet (residential and commercial). * The assessor and the remediator on a project must be independent of each other. * The assessor writes the remediation plan and later issues the post-remediation assessment. Summary of New York Labor Law Article 32 and 12 NYCRR Part 60. See the agency: [New York State Department of Labor](https://dol.ny.gov/mold-program). Plain-language summary, not legal advice; confirm details with the agency. ## Which licensed mold pros are based in Albany, NY? ✔ Licensed by NYS DOL Mold assessment ### All Clear Compliance LLC Licensed firm 418 Broadway Suite N, Albany, NY ☎ [(833) 444-6653](tel:8334446653) Mold Assessment Contractor License (SH125) #25-6HL4I-SHMO (exp. 2027-09-30) Source: [NYS DOL list](https://data.ny.gov/Government-Finance/Mold-Contractor-Licenses-Four-Year-Window/ikqx-ispy), retrieved 2026-10-12 [Claim, correct or remove this listing](https://moldroster.com/claim-listing/?id=NY0149) ✔ Licensed by NYS DOL Mold assessment ### Alpine Environmental Services, Inc. Licensed firm 438 New Karner Rd Alpine Env., Albany, NY ☎ [(518) 227-1430](tel:5182271430) ☎ Google listing: [(518) 250-4047](tel:5182504047) 🌐 [alpineenv.com](http://www.alpineenv.com/) Google rating 4.4 (30 reviews) Added by us, not on the state list: phone, website and rating from the firm's [Google Maps listing](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10643207520613959733&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA), retrieved 2026-10-30. Mold Assessment Contractor License (SH125) #26-6L79F-SHMO (exp. 2028-02-29) Source: [NYS DOL list](https://data.ny.gov/Government-Finance/Mold-Contractor-Licenses-Four-Year-Window/ikqx-ispy), retrieved 2026-10-12 [Claim, correct or remove this listing](https://moldroster.com/claim-listing/?id=NY0234) ✔ Licensed by NYS DOL Mold assessment ### Ambient Environmental, Inc. Licensed firm 828 Washington Ave, Albany, NY ☎ [(518) 482-0704](tel:5184820704) 🌐 [ambient-env.com](http://www.ambient-env.com/) ✉ [joellav@ambient-env.com](mailto:joellav@ambient-env.com) Google rating 4.3 (4 reviews) Added by us, not on the state list: website and rating from the firm's [Google Maps listing](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5868050873284877930&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA), retrieved 2026-10-30; email as published at [ambient-env.com](https://ambient-env.com/contact-us/), retrieved 2026-10-18. Mold Assessment Contractor License (SH125) #26-6Z16T-SHMO (exp. 2028-03-31) Source: [NYS DOL list](https://data.ny.gov/Government-Finance/Mold-Contractor-Licenses-Four-Year-Window/ikqx-ispy), retrieved 2026-10-12 [Claim, correct or remove this listing](https://moldroster.com/claim-listing/?id=NY0046) ✔ Licensed by NYS DOL Mold remediation ### Akros mgmt Inc Licensed firm 15 Warehouse Row, Albany, NY ☎ [(518) 788-8447](tel:5187888447) Mold Remediation Contractor License (SH126) #25-6T8HJ-SHMO (exp. 2027-03-31) Source: [NYS DOL list](https://data.ny.gov/Government-Finance/Mold-Contractor-Licenses-Four-Year-Window/ikqx-ispy), retrieved 2026-10-12 [Claim, correct or remove this listing](https://moldroster.com/claim-listing/?id=NY0166) ✔ Licensed by NYS DOL Mold remediation ### Asbestos Lead Mold Abatement LLC Licensed firm 1971 Western Ave #318, Albany, NY ☎ [(845) 327-5141](tel:8453275141) 🌐 [almaenv.com](https://almaenv.com/) ✉ [info@almaenv.com](mailto:info@almaenv.com) Added by us, not on the state list: website from the firm's [Google Maps listing](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7480346299651707878&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA), retrieved 2026-10-30; email as published at [almaenv.com](https://www.almaenv.com/), retrieved 2026-10-30. Mold Remediation Contractor License (SH126) #26-9YNU7-SHMO (exp. 2028-09-30) Source: [NYS DOL list](https://data.ny.gov/Government-Finance/Mold-Contractor-Licenses-Four-Year-Window/ikqx-ispy), retrieved 2026-10-12 [Claim, correct or remove this listing](https://moldroster.com/claim-listing/?id=NY0058) ✔ Licensed by NYS DOL Mold remediation ### Aviza's Superclean, Inc. Licensed firm 8 Cramond St, Albany, NY ☎ [(518) 489-1414](tel:5184891414) 🌐 [avizassuperclean.com](https://www.avizassuperclean.com/) ✉ [avizas_superclean@yahoo.com](mailto:avizas_superclean@yahoo.com) Google rating 4.6 (11 reviews) Added by us, not on the state list: website and rating from the firm's [Google Maps listing](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10789136633319451047&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA), retrieved 2026-10-30; email as published at [avizassuperclean.com](https://www.avizassuperclean.com/), retrieved 2026-10-18. Mold Remediation Contractor License (SH126) #26-6texp-shmo (exp. 2028-03-31) Source: [NYS DOL list](https://data.ny.gov/Government-Finance/Mold-Contractor-Licenses-Four-Year-Window/ikqx-ispy), retrieved 2026-10-12 [Claim, correct or remove this listing](https://moldroster.com/claim-listing/?id=NY0248) ## How much does mold inspection and remediation cost? National HomeAdvisor figures put mold inspection or assessment at $303–$1,075 (average about $689) and mold remediation at $1,223–$3,757 (average about $2,368). These are not local quotes. | Item | Typical range (national) | | --- | --- | | Mold inspection / assessment | $303-$1,075, average about $689 ([HomeAdvisor mold inspection cost guide](https://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/environmental-safety/test-or-remove-mold-and-toxic-material/)) | | Mold remediation | $1,223-$3,757, average about $2,368 ([HomeAdvisor mold remediation cost guide](https://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/environmental-safety/remove-mold-and-toxic-materials/)) | National figures, not local quotes. Try the [estimate tool](https://moldroster.com/mold-remediation-cost/). ## Do I need a mold assessment before remediation? For larger jobs, yes: a licensed assessor inspects, samples if needed and writes a protocol, a separate licensed remediator does the work, and the assessor confirms the result. For larger jobs, a licensed assessor inspects, samples if needed, and writes a protocol. A separate licensed remediator does the work, and the assessor confirms the result. Fixing the moisture source is the key step ([EPA: A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home](https://www.epa.gov/mold/brief-guide-mold-moisture-and-your-home)). ## How do I verify a mold pro's licence in Albany, NY? Look the name up in the NYS DOL records and check the licence is still current. Ask for the licence number in writing and make sure the licence type matches the job. 1. Look the name up in the NYS DOL records ([New York State Department of Labor](https://dol.ny.gov/mold-program)). Our copy was retrieved 2026-10-12, so check that the licence is still current. 2. Ask for the licence number in writing and make sure the licence type matches the job: assessor for testing and a protocol, remediator for removal. 3. Use separate, independent firms for testing and for remediation (required by New York law). 4. Ask for proof of insurance and a written scope before work starts. ## Frequently asked questions **How do I find a licensed mold inspector in Albany?** Start with the 14 listings in Albany that hold a NYS DOL assessment licence, then confirm the licence with the agency. **How much does mold remediation cost in Albany?** We don't have local price data. A national guide reports $1,223-$3,757 for remediation (average about $2,368). Get written quotes. **Can one company both test and remediate?** The assessor and the remediator on a project must be independent of each other.