If you are dealing with mold in a home or business anywhere in Louisiana, this page is a courtesy starting point for finding a qualified, independent mold remediation and removal company near you. Louisiana is one of the states that actually licenses mold remediation contractors, so you have a real, verifiable credential to check before hiring. Below we explain why mold is so common here, how the state regulates remediation, and what to look for when you choose a contractor.
Use the list below to connect with mold remediation companies serving your city and parish across Louisiana.
For an unbiased assessment, we recommend keeping your mold inspection and testing independent from the company that performs the remediation, so the findings that define your project are not written by the firm being paid to do the cleanup.
A quick note on who we are: Mold Inspection & Testing (MI&T) provides mold inspection and laboratory testing only. We do not perform remediation or removal, and we do not profit from any cleanup work. We offer this directory and overview as a free resource so Louisiana residents can make informed decisions and hire remediation professionals directly.
Few states give mold a better foothold than Louisiana. The climate is humid subtropical, fed by near-constant moisture off the Gulf of Mexico, with year-round precipitation. According to NOAA's Louisiana State Climate Summary, annual rainfall ranges from around 50 inches in the north to roughly 70 inches at some locations in the southeast, and the state's warmest five-year stretch on record was the most recent. Warm, wet, humid air and a long air-conditioning season mean building materials rarely get a chance to fully dry.
Then there is water. Louisiana is struck by a hurricane on average about once every three years. Hurricane Katrina (2005) flooded more than 80% of New Orleans, Hurricane Laura (2020) came ashore as the strongest Louisiana landfall since 1856 at 150 mph, and Hurricane Ida (2021) drove renewed flooding and roof damage across the southeast. Even away from tropical systems, the August 2016 flood ranked among the costliest U.S. flood events in history, near $10 billion in damage. Every one of those water events leaves behind wet drywall, insulation, and framing that can grow mold within days.
Geography compounds the problem. Much of southeast Louisiana sits at extremely low elevation, averaging only about 3 feet, and large parts of New Orleans lie below sea level behind levees and pumps. A high water table, frequent storm surge, and chronic drainage challenges keep ground moisture close to the living space, so slab leaks, crawl-space dampness, and rising humidity are recurring drivers of indoor mold.
Yes. Louisiana is a licensing state for mold work. The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) issues a dedicated Mold Remediation license under the Louisiana Mold Remediation Act, La. R.S. 37:2181 et seq. Under R.S. 37:2185, since July 1, 2004 no person may engage in, conduct, advertise, or hold themselves out as conducting the business of mold remediation unless that person holds a mold remediation license. In practice, qualifying for the license involves meeting the board's application, examination, and insurance requirements before a company can lawfully offer remediation services.
The law includes some narrow exemptions, for example an owner performing work on their own property, employees working under a licensed contractor's supervision, and licensed residential building contractors performing very small amounts of mold work (on the order of a few square feet) within the scope of their own license. For the typical homeowner hiring a company to clean up a mold problem, though, that company should be licensed.
Because this is a genuine, checkable credential, verify it first. Before you sign anything, look up the contractor by name on the LSLBC website to confirm the Mold Remediation license is current and in good standing. A legitimate remediator will give you their license number without hesitation.
Louisiana is a civil-law state, so a landlord's obligations come from the Louisiana Civil Code rather than a common-law warranty of habitability. Under Civil Code article 2682, the lessor is bound to deliver the thing in good condition and to maintain it in a condition suitable for the purpose for which it was leased. Article 2691 adds that during the lease the lessor must make the repairs that become necessary to maintain the property in that suitable condition, except repairs for which the tenant is responsible. Louisiana does not have a mold-specific rental disclosure statute, so a moisture or mold problem is generally handled through these general repair and maintenance duties.
When a serious defect goes unaddressed, the Civil Code and related law give tenants potential remedies that can include demanding repair, and in some circumstances pursuing repair-and-deduct, damages, or dissolution of the lease. Those outcomes depend heavily on the specific facts and notice given. An independent mold inspection can help document the presence, location, and likely moisture source of a problem for either party, without the conflict of interest that comes from letting the remediation company define the scope. This section is general information, not legal advice.
A qualified Louisiana remediator works to recognized industry standards on top of the state license. The core benchmark is the ANSI/IICRC S520 Standard for Professional Mold Remediation, which sets out principles for containment, worker protection, physical removal of mold, and verification of results. Reputable firms also align their practices with U.S. EPA mold guidance and rely on AIHA-accredited laboratories to analyze any samples. These standards complement the LSLBC Mold Remediation license; they do not replace it, and neither replaces fixing the underlying water or humidity problem.
Check this first. Confirm the company holds a current LSLBC Mold Remediation license by looking it up on the board's website. Certifications from bodies such as the IICRC or NORMI are a good additional sign of training, but in Louisiana the state license is the baseline legal requirement, not an optional extra.
Have your inspection and testing performed by a company that does not also sell you the remediation, so the scope reflects your interests rather than the cleanup crew's. You can start your search for independent inspection at https://moldinspectionandtest.com/louisiana.
Get a detailed, written scope before work begins, especially after hurricane or flood water intrusion, which often hides moisture inside walls, subfloors, and HVAC systems. The scope should identify the moisture source, define containment, list the materials to be removed, and state how success will be verified.
Ask for proof of general liability coverage and request recent local references. Contractors who regularly handle Louisiana's storm and flood work should be able to point you to comparable jobs nearby.
Compare at least two or three written estimates. Differences in price, scope, and timeline tell you a lot about who genuinely understands your situation, and help you avoid both overpaying and underscoping the job.
Start with our Louisiana directory, which lists independent mold remediation and removal companies that serve communities across the state, from New Orleans and Baton Rouge to Lafayette, Shreveport, and Lake Charles. Because Louisiana licenses mold remediation contractors, we recommend confirming that any company you contact holds a current Mold Remediation license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors before work begins.
Yes. Under the Louisiana Mold Remediation Act (La. R.S. 37:2181 et seq.), the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) licenses mold remediation contractors. Since July 1, 2004, R.S. 37:2185 has provided that no person may engage in, advertise, or hold themselves out as conducting mold remediation without a mold remediation license. Narrow exemptions exist, such as owners working on their own property and residential building contractors performing very small amounts of mold work within the scope of their license. Always verify a contractor's license on the LSLBC website before hiring.
No. Mold Inspection & Testing provides mold inspection and laboratory testing only. We do not perform remediation or removal. Keeping inspection and testing independent from the company that does the cleanup helps you get an unbiased assessment and a clear, verifiable scope of work.
Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with abundant Gulf moisture and year-round precipitation, ranging from about 50 inches of rain a year in the north to roughly 70 inches in the southeast. Add frequent hurricanes and flooding, a very low land elevation that averages only about 3 feet in the southeast, and a long air-conditioning season, and indoor materials stay damp long enough for mold to grow.
Louisiana is a civil-law state, so a landlord's repair duties come from the Louisiana Civil Code rather than a common-law warranty of habitability. Under Civil Code articles 2682 and 2691, the lessor must deliver and maintain the leased property in a condition suitable for its intended use and make repairs that become necessary during the lease, except those for which the tenant is responsible. Documenting a moisture problem with an independent inspection can help clarify the cause. This is general information, not legal advice.
Beyond the required state license, look for work performed to the ANSI/IICRC S520 Standard for Professional Mold Remediation, consistent with U.S. EPA mold guidance, with any clearance sampling analyzed by an AIHA-accredited laboratory. These industry standards complement, and do not replace, the LSLBC Mold Remediation license.
This page is provided as a general courtesy resource and reflects our understanding of Louisiana law and practice as of August 2026. It is not legal advice. Statutes, regulations, and licensing requirements change; verify current details with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors and, for legal questions, consult a qualified Louisiana attorney.
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