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DOEE Lic. No. MR-2025-I-0259 · IICRC AMRT

Licensed mold remediation in Washington, DC & the DMV.

From inspection to remediation to written clearance — performed under a DOEE license and IICRC microbial certification, with the documentation landlords, boards, and buyers can rely on.

Why licensing matters

In DC, mold over 10 square feet isn't a handyman job. It's a licensed one.


District law requires that indoor mold assessment and remediation be performed or supervised by a DOEE-licensed professional whenever growth in an affected area reaches 10 square feet or more — roughly a 2 ft × 5 ft patch. For rental housing, the obligations stack up fast:

  • 7 days for a landlord to inspect after written tenant notice of suspected mold
  • 30 days to remediate the condition after that inspection
  • 3-year disclosure of past contamination to prospective tenants — unless it was remediated by a licensed professional

That last point is why the license on the paperwork matters as much as the work itself: a licensed remediation with clearance documentation is what closes the issue out in your file.

What every Greenspring remediation includes

  • Assessment with moisture readings and a written scope of work
  • Engineered containment with negative air pressure
  • HEPA air filtration and HEPA vacuuming throughout
  • Removal of affected materials and antimicrobial treatment
  • Moisture-source correction so it doesn't come back
  • Post-remediation verification and a written clearance package
  • Rebuild of drywall, trim, paint & finishes by our own crews

Our process

Inspection to clearance, one accountable team

  1. Inspect & scope

    A licensed inspector documents visible growth, takes moisture readings, identifies the water source, and delivers a written, line-item scope — not a vague lump sum.

  2. Contain

    The work area is sealed under negative pressure with HEPA filtration, protecting the rest of the unit and its occupants while work is underway.

  3. Remediate

    Affected materials are removed and disposed of properly; remaining surfaces are HEPA-vacuumed and treated. The moisture source is corrected — because remediation without source repair is a repeat visit.

  4. Verify & clear

    Post-remediation verification confirms the work met the scope. You receive a written clearance package with photos — the document that satisfies files, boards, and closings.

  5. Rebuild

    As a licensed general contractor, we restore drywall, insulation, trim, and paint ourselves — no handoff to a second company, no gap in accountability.

Common questions

Mold remediation FAQ

How do I know if I legally need a licensed remediator?
In the District, the threshold is 10 square feet of mold growth in an affected area — at or above that, assessment and remediation must be performed or supervised by a DOEE-licensed professional. Below it, an owner may address the issue following DOEE guidance. If you're not sure how large the affected area really is (mold often extends behind finishes), an inspection settles it.
I'm a property manager. What documentation will I get?
A written scope before work begins, field photos throughout, and a clearance package at completion identifying the license under which the work was performed. It's built to sit in your compliance file and to support tenant communications and disclosures.
Do you also fix the leak that caused the mold?
Yes — and we insist on it. Remediation without correcting the moisture source is temporary. Because we're a licensed general contractor with plumbing, roofing, and building-envelope experience, source repair and rebuild happen under the same scope.
Can tenants stay in the unit during remediation?
Often, yes — containment and negative air pressure isolate the work area. It depends on the location and extent of the growth; we'll tell you honestly during the inspection.
Do you work outside DC?
Yes. We remediate throughout Maryland and Northern Virginia as well, applying the same IICRC standards and documentation practices even where local licensing rules differ.

Suspect mold? Get a licensed answer.