For mold removal in Montgomery County, PA, start by finding and fixing the moisture. Hire an experienced company for anything larger than about 10 square feet. Renters with unaddressed conditions are directed by the county to their township or borough code enforcement office.
Who do I contact about mold in Montgomery County?
| Situation | Who to contact | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Landlord not fixing living conditions | Your township or borough code enforcement office | The Montgomery County Office of Public Health directs residents there. |
| Public health questions | Montgomery County Office of Public Health | publichealth@montgomerycountypa.gov |
| Building permit for repairs | Your township or borough office | Each municipality decides how it enforces the Uniform Construction Code. |
| Checking a contractor | Pennsylvania Attorney General | 1-888-520-6680 |
What’s specific to Montgomery County?
- The Montgomery County Office of Public Health enforces the county Public Health Code. The Board of Health approved revisions that took effect March 21, 2025.
- For apartment living conditions a landlord won’t fix, the county directs residents to township or borough code enforcement.
- In Pottstown, the borough’s storm water discharges to the Manatawny Creek and the Schuylkill River.
- Lansdale Borough Code Enforcement handles property maintenance complaints and apartment inspections.
Which Montgomery County towns does this site cover?
These are the postal town names covered in Montgomery County. Towns with a link have their own local page.
- Lansdale
- Pottstown
- Norristown
- Ambler
- Collegeville
- Glenside
- North Wales
- King of Prussia
- Royersford
- Harleysville
- Hatboro
- Elkins Park
- Huntingdon Valley
- Jenkintown
- Conshohocken
- Blue Bell
- Willow Grove
- Hatfield
- Horsham
- Abington
- Telford
- Plymouth Meeting
- Schwenksville
- Wynnewood
- Ardmore
- Souderton
- Gilbertsville
- Lafayette Hill
- Narberth
- Bala Cynwyd
- Pennsburg
- Wyncote
- Oreland
- Cheltenham
- Bridgeport
- Fort Washington
- East Greenville
- Flourtown
- Red Hill
- Montgomeryville
- Spring House
What does mold removal in Montgomery County involve?
Professional removal follows the same core steps across the county. A company finds and fixes the moisture, contains the area, removes moldy porous materials, cleans and dries, then confirms the area is clean.
Rebuild work may need a permit from your township or borough. For the full process, cost drivers and what to ask, read the mold removal guide.
Do I need a mold inspection in Montgomery County?
If you can see mold, you usually don’t need testing first. The EPA says sampling is unnecessary in most cases where mold is visible. An inspection helps when you smell mustiness but can’t find the source. See the mold inspection guide.
What should I do in the first 24 hours?
- Stop the water source if you can.
- Start drying wet materials. The EPA advises drying within 24 to 48 hours.
- Keep people out of areas with visible mold, and don’t sand or scrape it.
- Photograph the damage and call your insurer if water damage caused it.
- If you rent, tell your landlord in writing and keep a copy.
How do I check a mold company in Pennsylvania?
Most home improvement contractors in Pennsylvania must register with the Office of Attorney General. The rule applies to contractors who do $5,000 or more of home improvement work a year.
- The registration number appears as “PA” plus a number on contracts, estimates and ads.
- You can check a registration by calling the Attorney General at 1-888-520-6680.
- Registration is not an endorsement or a quality rating.
- Contracts must be in writing, with the price, start and finish dates, a description of the work and your cancellation rights.
How getting help works
SEPA Mold Removal is a free referral service, not a mold company. You describe the problem in the form, and independent local mold companies contact you to set up an inspection or a quote.
Questions to ask the company that comes out
- What is your Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration number?
- Which mold certifications does your crew hold, such as IICRC AMRT or ACAC?
- Will I get a written scope covering containment, HEPA filtration and how the moisture source gets fixed?
- Is the inspection or testing done by an independent assessor, separate from the company doing the removal?
- How will you confirm the job is finished? Ask about post-remediation verification or clearance testing.
- Can you send a certificate of insurance and your warranty terms in writing?
Mold questions in Montgomery County
The county directs residents with landlord problems to their township or borough code enforcement office.
The county Office of Public Health doesn’t list home mold testing among its services. Property owners usually hire a private inspector.
Removal alone usually doesn’t, but rebuild work can. Ask your municipality.
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Sources
- Montgomery County Office of Public Health
- Montgomery County Public Health FAQs
- Pottstown Borough: Stormwater
- Lansdale Borough: Code Enforcement
- Pennsylvania Attorney General: Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act
- Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry: UCC municipal elections
Last reviewed: October 2026