NYS licensed mold assessor · Western NY · PA
Mold testing in Buffalo, NY from a state-licensed assessor
We're a family-owned, New York State licensed mold assessor: we test your home for mold, write the plan for getting it properly removed, and test again afterward to confirm the cleanup worked. The EPA says to dry wet materials within 24 to 48 hours of a leak or flood to prevent mold growth. If you found mold or water got in, call (716) 410-6767 or book a mold test today.
- NYS DOL Mold Assessment Contractor License25-61XEN-SHMO, Environmental Air Solutions, LLCLook it up: NYS mold license register on data.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)
- NYS DOL Mold Assessor License25-61OFY-SHMO, Mason BridgesLook it up: NYS mold license register on data.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)
- NYS Asbestos Inspector Certificate26-61RJ4-SHAB, Mason BridgesLook it up: NYS asbestos certificate register on data.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)
- CIEC, Council-certified Indoor Environmental ConsultantMason A. BridgesLook it up: ACAC certified professional directory (opens in a new tab)
- Family-owned and operated
- Unmarked vehicles
Here is our part of the job. We find the mold and the water feeding it. When it needs professional removal, we write the remediation plan, which is the written plan for getting the mold out properly. Then we help you hire and oversee a licensed remediation contractor, the separately licensed company that does the removal.
Last comes the clearance test: a second test after the cleanup that shows whether it passed.
Family-owned and operated. Unmarked vehicles. A state mold assessment license you can look up before you call.
Four reasons people call, and what each one needs first
You found mold or smell something musty
In some people, mold can cause a stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing or wheezing, burning eyes or a skin rash, according to the CDC. If someone at home is reacting, don't sit on it.
Don't wait on the county to come look, either. In Buffalo and the rest of Erie County, the health department says it cannot test for mold or enforce cleanup.
Tell us what you're seeing or smelling on a call to (716) 410-6767. We'll talk it through and tell you whether it needs a test.
You are buying or selling with a closing date
Tell us the date when you call. We offer flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, and a licensed report gives buyer and seller the same facts. See mold testing before a closing.
If the inspector wrote "possible mold," every day before closing counts. Book a test before your closing and put the date in your message.
Water got in and things are still wet
Burst pipe, ice dam, sump failure: this is where the drying window matters most. Once the walls are closed up, nobody can see what stayed wet behind them.
Slow leaks count too. In many cases building moisture comes from structural problems such as a leaking roof or gutters, the same health department notes. Our water damage testing page covers what to check.
While the walls are still open, call (716) 410-6767 about the water damage.
Landlord and tenant disagree about mold
Both sides need an answer on paper that neither can wave away. Landlords can start with a landlord mold inspection. Tenants can read about mold testing as evidence.
Before the next letter goes to the other side, phone us at (716) 410-6767 and set up an inspection, so the next conversation starts from the same facts.
How a job runs from the first call to a passed clearance report
A full job goes in this order: call, visit, written remediation plan, licensed contractor, passed clearance report.
- You call or book. The consultation is free. Tell us what you found and we'll tell you the sensible next step.
- We come out and look. We look for the mold and for the water feeding it, since the key to mold control is moisture control, in the EPA's words. Samples aren't always needed. When the mold is plain to see, the EPA says that in most cases sampling is unnecessary. Our mold testing page explains when they help. Our vehicles are unmarked, so the visit stays discreet.
- You get it in writing. Every job gets a precise scope of work. For mold larger than 10 square feet, the state wants a written remediation plan before any removal starts. We write it. Our remediation planning page covers what goes into one.
- A licensed contractor does the removal, and we oversee it. In New York a separately licensed contractor, not us, does the removal, so we're not the ones selling it to you. They give you their work plan before work starts. Containment, the barrier that closes off the work area, stays until a passed clearance.
- We test again. That's the clearance test, and you get the clearance report. Our clearance testing page explains what it checks.
The full process page has more on each step.
Licenses you can look up yourself
Every credential here sits in a public database. The company holds mold assessment license 25-61XEN-SHMO, active through August 31, 2027, which lets us test for mold and write remediation plans.
New York licenses the person, not only the company. Mason Bridges holds his own mold assessor license 25-61OFY-SHMO, active through August 31, 2027. He also holds a state asbestos inspector certificate. He's listed as a Council-certified Indoor Environmental Consultant in the certificant directory at acac.org.
Check the state licenses yourself on the mold contractor list, the individual license list and the asbestos certificate list. New York publishes a public license lookup for mold and asbestos professionals, so check any removal contractor the same way before you sign. Our services page lists what we test for.
Buffalo first, then the suburbs, Chautauqua County, Erie and Pittsburgh
The city is our main market, and its houses are old: the median Buffalo home was built in 1938. Older basements and roofs have had more years to let water in, and water is what mold needs. The Buffalo page and Orchard Park page cover the city and the suburbs around it.
Southwest along the lake, Chautauqua County has older housing than the state as a whole. Per the county health assessment, 47.8% of county homes were built before 1950. A damp basement there deserves the same look.
Across the state line, we also work in Erie and Pittsburgh. The coverage page lists every place we serve.
What to tell us when you call
We answer (716) 410-6767 Monday to Friday 8 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM. Call, or book a mold test online, and tell us three things:
- What you saw or smelled, and where in the house.
- Whether there was a recent leak, flood or sewer backup.
- Any closing date you are working against.
The consultation is free, and you get transparent quotes with no hidden fees.
Common questions
Questions about mold testing and remediation planning in Western New York
What do I do if I find mold in my house?
Check the size first. The EPA says areas under about 10 square feet can usually be handled by the owner. Anything larger, or any amount when someone in the home is highly sensitive to mold, belongs with a licensed professional, according to the NYS Department of Health. Call us before anything is torn out, while the source can still be seen.
How much does a professional mold test cost?
It depends on the size of the home, how many samples the situation calls for, and the lab fees for those samples. Those change from house to house, so we quote each one on its own. Start with the free consultation: book it here and tell us what you found.
Do you also perform remediation, or would that be a separate professional?
A separate professional. We're the testing and planning side: in New York a separately licensed contractor does the removal. We write the remediation plan, help you hire that contractor, oversee the work, and run the clearance test at the end.
How long does it take for mold to grow after water damage?
Mold can grow on wood, drywall, carpet and furniture that stay wet for more than 24 hours after a flood, according to the EPA. If yours stayed wet longer than that, or water reached walls, insulation or the space under flooring, call us and we will help you find what stayed wet.
Do most home inspections include mold testing?
Not always. The NYS Department of Health says mold testing is not required by any regulatory agency, and some people choose to hire a New York State licensed mold assessor to help identify mold problems and their cause. If your inspector wrote possible mold, call us with your closing date.
How do I know the mold job worked?
You know by a passed clearance test: a licensed mold assessor tests after the work and puts the result in a written clearance report, as state law requires. Before that, the water problem has to be fixed, and containment stays up until the work passes clearance. We do that clearance testing independently, whoever did the removal.
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