Can I stay in my home during attic mold remediation?

In many cases, yes. Containment barriers and negative air pressure are used to limit disruption and help keep living areas safe during the remediation process.

Attic Mold Removal in Syracuse & Central New York

Q: Do I need testing before attic mold remediation?

Yes. New York Article 32 requires mold assessment and mold remediation to be performed by separate, licensed entities. An independent assessment helps determine the scope of work and ensures compliance.

Q: Is attic mold dangerous?

Attic mold can impact indoor air quality and may worsen respiratory symptoms, especially for sensitive individuals. Proper containment, negative air pressure, and HEPA remediation methods help reduce exposure risks during removal.

Q: How long does attic mold remediation take?

Most attic mold remediation projects are completed within 1 to 3 days, depending on the size of the affected area, the extent of mold growth, and required containment.

Q: How can I prevent attic mold from coming back?

Preventing attic mold involves improving ventilation, sealing air leaks, correcting insulation issues, and ensuring bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans vent outdoors rather than into the attic.

Attic mold is common in Syracuse and Central New York homes due to ice dams, poor ventilation, and trapped moisture.

Green Tree Environmental provides NYS Article 32–compliant attic mold remediation, addressing both visible growth and the moisture issues that cause it.

Call (315) 447-8647 for a free consultation.

Our attic mold remediation process follows New York State Article 32 and IICRC best practices:

Separate, licensed mold assessment and remediation
Full containment and negative air pressure
HEPA vacuuming and damp wiping of affected surfaces
Identification and correction of source moisture issues (venting, insulation, air leakage)
Independent post-remediation clearance testing

WHY ATTIC MOLD HAPPENS IN CNY

Attics in Central New York are especially vulnerable to mold due to:

Ice dams causing moisture intrusion
Bathroom or kitchen fans venting into the attic
Inadequate soffit or ridge ventilation
Air leaks allowing warm, moist air to rise
Improper insulation or blocked airflow

Addressing the source is critical—surface cleaning alone is not enough.

We provide attic mold removal throughout CNY including: Syracuse • Cortland • Oneida • Oswego • Utica

FAQs: Attic Mold Removal

Q: Do I need testing before attic mold remediation?

A: Yes. New York Article 32 requires mold assessment and remediation to be performed by separate, licensed entities.

Q: Is attic mold dangerous?

A: Mold can impact indoor air quality and may worsen respiratory symptoms. Proper containment and HEPA methods reduce exposure risk.

Q: How long does attic mold remediation take?

A: Most attic projects are completed in 1–3 days, depending on size and severity.

Q: Can I stay in my home during remediation?

A: In many cases, yes. Containment and negative air pressure minimize disruption.

Q: How can I prevent attic mold from coming back?

A: Improving ventilation, sealing air leaks, and correcting insulation issues are key preventive steps.

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“I’m a property owner and have used Green Tree Environmental on both commercial and residential properties. Scott was very responsive to our urgent needs. He returned my call immediately after normal hours and was on site with dryers, water vacuum cleaner, etc. when a waterline broke and flooded our building.I have also had a mold issue in 2 houses that his company remediated. They were professional, did a great job. I will definitely use their services in the future.”

Matthew Bobbett

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“Our basement flooded due to a failed sump pump. We had waterlogged carpets, ruined possessions, and a seemingly endless amount of water. Although Scott was doing work for other customers, he came out right away and set up several fans, dehumidifiers and air scrubbers that completely dried up the basement and prevented any water damage/mold from formulating on the drywall or any other spots. He also communicated with our insurance company on our behalf saving us time. We can’t say enough good things about Scott and Green Tree Environmental.”

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“The two adjectives that come to mind for this company are expertise and responsiveness. Having a water backup issue in my cellar, I contacted the company and spoke with Scott, a very knowledgeable and personable guy. He immediately brought out machines to start drying things out and explained his next steps in the process. He kept me well informed throughout, which I really appreciated. He did an excellent job for me. Two thumbs up!”

Kate T.

Fabulous Job

From estimate to remediation to clearance, Scott did a fabulous job!

Kim Murphy

Professional, Personable, Highly Recommended!

“We found mold in our mudroom and started contacting companies. Scott with Green Tree Environmental answered immediately and gave very helpful information over the phone and came to our home to complete the mold removal process within a very reasonable time frame. Scott is very kind, professional, has immense knowledge of his trade and made us feel at ease. His pricing is very reasonable especially for the amount of time and care he gives to his clients. We could not recommend Green Tree Environmental more and will for sure use them for any future needs.”

Katie Maul

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“Green Tree Environmental did a great job removing mold from our attic. Owner Scott was very professional and personable. Very responsive to our needs. Quality work at a reasonable cost. Highly recommend!”

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