Mold Remediation in Harvey, LA
Harvey, on the West Bank about 4 miles south of downtown New Orleans, is a place of renters as much as owners. NOLA Mold Remediation is a free quote service: tenants, landlords and homeowners can describe a mold problem once and get quotes from independent local companies.
Get a Free Quote Call (504) 370-1142Nearly half of Harvey homes are rented
According to the American Community Survey 2020–2024, 47.3% of occupied homes in Harvey are renter-occupied, close to the New Orleans share of about 49%. Harvey is a census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, with 20,915 residents in the same survey.
A lot of those rentals are in small buildings. 11.6% of Harvey's housing units are in buildings of three or four units, and another 8.4% in buildings of five to nine. Both shares are well above the Louisiana averages of 4.1% and 3.3%. In a fourplex or a small complex, water moves between units: a shower leak upstairs becomes a ceiling stain downstairs, and a shared wall can stay wet for weeks.
| Harvey housing | Share |
|---|---|
| Single detached houses | 59.5% |
| Buildings with 3 to 4 units | 11.6% |
| Buildings with 5 to 9 units | 8.4% |
| Built before 1980 | 61.8% |
| Median year built | 1975 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024.
If you rent: what to do first
- Photograph the mold and any leak, with the date.
- Tell your landlord or property manager in writing (text or email is fine) and keep a copy.
- Run the bathroom fan, keep the AC on and wipe condensation where you can.
- Ask what the repair plan is and when it will happen.
- Don't withhold rent without advice from a lawyer or legal aid.
Louisiana's Civil Code (arts. 2682, 2691 and 2694) makes landlords responsible for repairs needed to keep a rental suitable for living. None of those articles names mold, but mold from a roof or plumbing leak is commonly treated as that kind of repair issue. This is a plain-words summary, not legal advice. More on our rentals and apartments page.
If you own Harvey rentals
Many Harvey buildings date from the 1970s. 25.3% of homes were built in that decade. Older roofs, original plumbing stacks and bathroom exhaust fans that no longer move much air are common sources of tenant complaints in buildings that age. A quick written response, a fixed leak and a documented cleanup protect both you and your tenant.
For jobs of about $7,500 and up, Louisiana requires a Mold Remediation license from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) (La. R.S. 37:2150.1). Before you sign, look up the company's license on the LSLBC website. Ask for a written contract and a written report you can keep in the unit file. Typical bathroom mold jobs run $500 to $1,500 (Fixr, Aug 2025, national estimate, not a quote). See the cost guide.
Storms on the West Bank
Jefferson Parish was in FEMA disaster declarations for Katrina (2005), Isaac (2012), Ida (2021) and Francine (2024). During Ida, West Bank water came within a few feet of the top of the levee, and all power was lost in the parish. Long outages leave rentals without AC, and that is when small mold problems tend to spread.
Harvey mold questions
I rent in Harvey and my landlord hasn't fixed a leak. What can I do?
Put the request in writing, describe the leak and the mold, add dated photos, and keep a copy. Louisiana's Civil Code makes landlords responsible for necessary repairs. Repair-and-deduct (art. 2694) has conditions: a demand, a reasonable time, and necessary, reasonably priced work. Don't withhold rent without talking to a lawyer or legal aid first. This is not legal advice.
Can I clean small mold spots in my Harvey apartment myself?
Often, yes. EPA says areas smaller than about 10 square feet can usually be handled by the occupant, and Louisiana lets owners and tenants do their own mold work without a license. Still tell your landlord in writing, because the water source behind the spot is usually the landlord's repair.
Would a mold test help in a dispute with my landlord?
It can. EPA says sampling is usually unnecessary when mold is visible, but a written report from an independent inspector can document hidden mold or the extent of the problem. Pick an inspector who is not connected to any remediation company; Louisiana bars the remediation contractor from doing the assessment on the same property.
Nearby towns and related services
Terrytown tenants and landlords can use the same quote form. New Orleans is on the home page.
Request mold quotes in Harvey
Say whether you own or rent, where the mold is, how big it looks, and whether there is an active leak. Renters can share quotes with their landlord. The companies that reply are independent, may pay to receive requests, and respond on their own schedules.
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