Guides

Short, sourced answers to the questions behind the numbers.

DIY Mold Cleanup Limits: EPA's 10 Square Foot RuleEPA's 10 square foot homeowner line, its small, medium and large cleanup categories, and how state licensing thresholds compare. Is Mold Covered by Homeowners Insurance? What Sources SayWhen homeowners and flood policies pay for mold and water damage, quoted from the Texas Department of Insurance, FEMA FloodSmart and III claim data. Mold Test vs Mold Inspection: Cost and When EPA Says to TestPublished prices for mold inspections and lab tests, and what EPA and CDC say about whether sampling is needed when mold is visible. When Does Water Damage Become Mold? The 24–48 Hour WindowEPA and CDC drying timelines, humidity targets, and what the published cost guides charge for drying versus mold removal afterwards. Which States License Mold Remediation? Statutes ComparedFlorida, Texas, Louisiana, New York and D.C. mold licensing compared: triggers, assessor and remediator separation, insurance and training, statute cited.