Mold often follows a water loss that was not dried quickly. Whether Maryland licenses mold remediation firms is not settled on this page, so the sound step is to ask for a written scope of work and the credentials of the people doing it, and to check each credential before work starts.
Key takeaways
- Mold tends to grow on materials that stay wet, which is why fast drying matters.
- Maryland passed a 2008 law on residential mold remediation, but its current status is not confirmed here.
- The law excluded mold assessment and the repair of mold damage from its scope.
- Ask for a written scope of work and the credentials of the people doing the work.
- Mold inspection and remediation are separate jobs, and each should be scoped in writing.
Does Maryland license mold remediation?
The status of the 2008 licensing law is not confirmed here.
A 2008 law created licensing of residential mold-remediation firms through the Maryland Home Improvement Commission, with a start date that was pushed back more than once. The programme's status after that is not confirmed here, so this page does not say that Maryland licenses mold remediators, and does not say it does not.
The safe step is to ask the firm for its written scope and for the credentials of the people doing the work.
What does the law leave out?
Mold assessment and the repair of mold damage were excluded from the licensing scheme.
The 2008 law excluded mold assessment, which means a separate assessor's work is not covered by its licensing rules. Repairing the damage after remediation is also outside it, so the repair is scoped and checked as its own job.
How do I keep mold from coming back?
Dry the source, the framing and the materials within days, and check the readings.
Mold grows on wet materials. Stopping the source, drying the framing and removing porous materials that stayed wet is the work that matters most. Inspect the area after drying and before it is closed up.
Frequently asked questions
Does Brandywine Water Damage Restoration do mold remediation?
Mold remediation is listed as a service. Ask for the written scope and the credentials of the people doing the work before any work starts. Call (833) 490-5225 to arrange a visit.
Is my insurance going to pay for mold?
That depends on the policy and on the source of the water. Ask your insurer what the policy says about mold that follows a covered water loss.
Who should I ask about a mold inspection?
Ask for the inspector's credentials and a written scope. Mold assessment is excluded from the 2008 licensing law, so check each credential directly rather than assume it.
Sources
This guide is general information for Prince George's County homeowners, not a substitute for an on-site inspection. Prices are estimates. See our disclaimer.