Louisiana Mold And Insurance Rules On Mold
What Louisiana Mold And Insurance Rules says about mold, insurance and cleanup, with each line linked to its page.
Good To Know
Licensing is required in Louisiana. Mold cleanup jobs over $7,500 need a state contractor license and 24 hours of training.
A license is required when the value exceeds $7,500.
The state health department says mold cleanup workers must hold a Mold Remediation Contractor's License from the state board.
Mold Remediation Contractor’s License from the Louisiana State
Check your policy or ask your agent about mold coverage.
Homeowners should review their current policy or talk to their insurance agent about mold damage and coverage.
Who May Do Mold Work In Louisiana
Louisiana requires a mold remediation license from the State Licensing Board for Contractors when a mold remediation job is worth more than $7,500. The license holder must complete board approved training in mold remediation and assessment. The state does not issue a separate license for mold inspectors.
Louisiana law bars a licensed mold remediation contractor from doing both the mold assessment and the remediation on the same property. It also bars owning a share of both the company that assesses and the company that remediates the same property. You can look up any contractor by name or license number in the board’s contractor search.