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MoldGone
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What this listing says
Columbia-area homeowners and DC metro home buyers who want a family-run mold company known for telling customers when they don't need remediation.
Best for
- Homeowners in Howard County, Montgomery County, or DC who need mold inspection and remediation from the same company.
- Home buyers or sellers who need a fast mold assessment before closing, since MoldGone typically schedules within two business days.
- People who want honest guidance on whether they actually need remediation or can handle the issue themselves.
- Property owners dealing with mold that requires drywall demolition and reconstruction, since MoldGone handles both in-house.
About this company
MoldGone is a family-owned mold company based in Columbia, Maryland, serving the DC metro area since 2005. Joe Mulieri founded the company after a 26-year corporate career, and his son Mike runs operations as COO. Jon Gordon, a family friend, serves as VP. The company has 11 full-time employees and handles everything from inspection through reconstruction.
What stands out is how often reviewers mention being told they didn't need remediation. Multiple customers describe inspectors steering them away from spending money on unnecessary work. The company uses moisture meters, humidistats, and thermal imaging cameras during inspections, sends air samples to an independent lab, and offers reconstruction after remediation so you don't need to hire a separate contractor for drywall and painting.
Joe brought a corporate management background to mold work. He got his mold inspector and remediator credentials, then built the business around a no-upsell approach. Mike holds a Master's in Business from Loyola University and has managed over 300 remediation projects. The company has handled unusual jobs including treating 100-year-old manuscripts at a Catholic school archive and remediating a 30-foot ceiling above a filled indoor pool, building their own scaffolding to save the client money.
A perfect 5.0 stars across 56 Google reviews is rare for any service company. No reviewer in the last 18 months has left a rating below 4 stars. That track record, sustained over a decade of reviews, suggests the company's no-pressure approach is genuine rather than performative.
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Service area
MoldGone is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. They serve the DC metropolitan area including Montgomery, Howard, Baltimore, Anne Arundel, and Prince George's Counties in Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia including Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Herndon, Reston, Springfield, Tysons Corner, Vienna, McLean, and Great Falls. That's a wide footprint from a single office in Columbia.
Review consensus
Jon Gordon draws the most consistent praise across years of reviews, with customers highlighting his honesty and willingness to recommend DIY solutions instead of selling remediation. Mike Mulieri gets repeated mentions for responsiveness, fair quoting, and hands-on involvement from estimate through project completion. Kevin is praised by recent reviewers for patience, knowledge, and easing customer concerns. Jay earns mentions for fast scheduling and straightforward inspections. Jason and Curtis receive praise for on-site remediation work. Multiple reviewers specifically note that MoldGone told them they did not need services, and several mention the company's pricing was the lowest among multiple quotes.
0 found across 56 total reviews at 5.0★. No 1-star reviews exist in MoldGone's 56-review history. No negative reviews of any kind appeared in the last 18 months.
The strongest pattern across MoldGone's reviews is inspectors actively discouraging unnecessary work. At least eight separate reviewers describe being told they didn't need remediation, sometimes after a free inspection. This is unusual in an industry where the testing-and-remediation dual role creates a natural incentive to find problems. Whether this reflects genuine ethics or a strategy that generates word-of-mouth referrals, the result for customers is the same: you're unlikely to be upsold.
Jon Gordon (VP, inspector — positive across many reviews for honesty and responsiveness). Mike Mulieri (COO, inspector/project manager — positive for fair quotes, hands-on involvement, and follow-through). Joe Mulieri (CEO/founder — positive for no-pressure approach and willingness to recommend DIY solutions). Kevin (inspector — positive for patience, knowledge, and customer reassurance). Jay (inspector — positive for prompt scheduling and honest assessments). Jason (remediation crew — positive for on-site communication and walkthrough). Curtis (remediation crew lead — positive for thoroughness and keeping customers informed). John/John Thomas (remediation/reconstruction — positive for quality work and going above expectations). Jake/Jake Thomas (remediation crew — positive). Rebecca (office/scheduling — positive for responsiveness). Alberto (crew — positive). Henry (crew — positive). Shane (crew — positive). Jarrett (crew — positive). Renata (crew — positive). Jacob (crew — positive).
MoldGone's 5.0-star record with zero complaints is as clean as it gets. Ask for Jon or Kevin for the inspection, and request the independent lab results before agreeing to remediation. The company has a documented pattern of turning away unnecessary work, but you should still get a second opinion on any large remediation scope since they do both testing and remediation.
Keep in mind
- MoldGone does both testing and remediation, which creates a financial incentive to find problems they can then fix. Ask for the independent lab report and consider getting a separate inspector's opinion before committing to remediation.
- The website still shows a discount offer that expired in 2018, which suggests the site content is not actively maintained. Confirm current pricing directly.
- Their service area spans DC, Northern Virginia, and multiple Maryland counties. If you're on the edge of that footprint, confirm they'll service your location without a trip fee.
- Saturday appointments are available but only from 7am to 4pm. No Sunday service mentioned.
- Projects over $5,000 require a deposit before work begins.