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FreshStep LLC

Air Duct Cleaning, Lead Testing & Removal, Mold Testing & Remediation,

About us

I am a certified Mold inspector and Remediator. My company, FreshStep Moldand Carpet Cleaning, has a 5 star rating on Google, Home Advisor, and Angies List. Specializing in carpet cleaning, duct cleaning, water damage restoration and mold removal. Estimates are free for homeowners and availability is based on your needs. We are licensed, bonded, and insured. Feel free to call the office and speak with me directly at 240-551-6802. The office is located in Capitol Heights and open until 6pm. Also check out our Facebook profile for pictures and customer comments.

Business highlights

22 years of trusted experience
Black Owned & Operated
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

We are a mold remediation company. Specializing in drywall removal and replacement, crawl spaces, attics, and basements. We also provide water damage restoration, duct cleaning, carpet cleaning,

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.820 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
5%
3
0%
2
5%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.7
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.7
Showing 1-20 of 20 reviews

Charles P.
01/2025
5.0
Went very well explained everything properly was on time job was executed properly and efficiently would recommend and or hire again
Description of Work: Mold Remediation
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Cynthia M.
12/2024
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
Everything went great. Fresh Step is a very professional and thorough company. The crew worked diligently to get everything completed in the time promised and very efficiently.
Description of Work: Mold Remediation
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Basil W.
10/2024
5.0
Outstanding Work!!!
Description of Work: Eliminate mold.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

April R.
06/2024
5.0
FreshStep was extremely professional and cost-effective! They were the first to respond to my message and first to perform their evaluation. Marcus was thorough and he explained his evaluation in great detail! No question left unanswered. My family and I are truly pleased with their work and I will be highly recommending this company to those in need! Thank you again for the mold remediation and for serving us in excellence!
Description of Work: Mold removal (carpet & drywall) in basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,325

Sheila D.
05/2024
5.0
Marcus and his team delivered exceptional results. I always gather multiple quotes and read reviews before I select contractor/company. Marcus explained everything thoroughly. His quote was accepted. Speaking with Marcus felt like talking to family, a son or grandson. I strongly recommend First Step Mold Remediation. Marcus was professional, addressed all concerns, and completed the job as described, exceeding expectations. I would highly recommend Fresh Step. 100% SATISFIED.
Description of Work: Mold Remediation
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Dana L.
01/2023
5.0
Pipes bursted and entire home had water damage. Marcus’ quick response and pointed plan of action left me with the confidence that his team could do the job. Marcus and his team are both professional and personable, which makes going through such a stressful situation just a bit easier. 80% of my drywall and 90% of flooring was affected by water damage and they were able to complete the job in less than two days. If you want a solid group of guys who work dilligently, to manage and resolve your damages from water and/or mold, Fresh Step is the company to go with. Prices are also very fair.
Description of Work: Water & Smoke Damage

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jien D.
12/2022
2.0
After they "finished" the job, Marcus reminded me to submit the remainder of my payment. I took a quick peek in the HVAC closet and saw that they had NOT replaced the sprinkler cover. My brother saw that FreshStep had also NOT removed the contaminated drywall over the door frame. Marcus apologized for the area he and his employee "missed" and offered to refund the deposit. They didn't "miss" the area, they just did NOT remove the drywall. I did not have the bandwidth to find another mold company. Marcus and another employee arrived on the agreed upon date and time. He replaced the sprinkler cover and removed and replaced the contaminated drywall but left a gaping hole on the side of the door frame and a much too wide hole around the sprinkler. It was my fault for hiring this company. I am now spending money to clean up this messy work. Should have stopped the job when I heard the first employee say, "man you don't live here" but it was getting cold and I needed this done. Be aware...
Description of Work: I needed ALL the mold contaminated drywall on the ceiling and in the upper half of my HVAC closet removed before the HVAC company reinstalled the HVAC unit. I needed ALL contaminated drywall replaced with purple gypsum board.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0

$1,800

Erica O.
12/2022
5.0
The job was completed in a timely manner, pricing was reasonable and customer service was great. Thank you!
Description of Work: Mold Testing & Remediation
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Heather G.
12/2022
5.0
Marcus and his team did an excellent job. They were thorough, professional, friendly, and efficient. Do not hesitate to hire them!
Description of Work: Mold Testing & Remediation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Plummer B.
12/2022
5.0
Seamless. Good quality work.
Description of Work: Mold Testing & Remediation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kelley Malone
09/2022
5.0
Google Review
Marcus and his team were incredible! Went above and beyond to make sure our complicated remediation and drywall installation was done to our satisfaction. They were very responsive and flexible as we had to coordinate with other repair contractors. Great price and great work done - will definitely use them again if needed.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Parker Gueye
07/2022
5.0
Google Review
When our basement flooded due to heavy rain, Marcus and the team at FreshStep responded to our call very quickly and with thorough service. The team removed water, dried the area, provided remediation services, and removed all debris. Communication with Marcus was great and the quote reasonable. Thank you FreshStep. I recommend!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Allison Smith
05/2022
5.0
Google Review
Workers were professional, neat and professionally represented. They worked fast and efficiently.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

KT BTB
02/2022
5.0
Google Review
We had a pipe burst in an upstairs bathroom and needed a mold remediation professional to address and resolve it.  I am very diligent when it comes to home services for many obvious reasons, so when I researched (many, many) local and national mold companies, we were able to narrow it down to three companies, Marcus being one of the three. Marcus was able to send one of his representatives (TJ) out same day to inspect and he (Marcus) made himself available EVERY SINGLE TIME I either called or texted with questions. Both he and Thomas were professional, respectful, and knowledgeable and gave both my husband and I impeccable customer service.  Without going into too much unnecessary detail, I feel his company went above and beyond and his fees were more than fair, if even on the lower side.  We would recommend him to anyone in need of mold remediation services in the DMV area.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Tamika Shingler
11/2021
5.0
Google Review
If you want a company that will come out to assess the issue quickly then contact Marcus. I told him the issue and he came out to do the free assessment. We got the ball rolling for the actual work to be done and he gave the low down on the source of the issue. I really like the 5 year guarantee, but I doubt we will have any further issues.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Robyn J.
08/2018
5.0
In June I noticed a mold problem in my basement apartment. I contacted FreshStep and was able to get an appointment within a week. Marcus Merritt, the owner of the company, arrived at the appointed time and spent about an hour removing all the mold and painting the affected area with drylock water proofing paint- Marcus was extremely knowledgable and professional, and explained the process thoroughly. It is such a relief that so far we have had no further mold issues - FreshStep gives a two year warrantee for their work which definitely is a bonus. I would highly recommend this company!
Description of Work: mold testing and remediation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$810

Andrew L.
08/2017
4.0
Drywall removed according to code, but replacement drywall has large gaps around sockets, especially, and a couple of windows. Baseboards were not replaced as originally planned. Although putting Would Hire Again, I would only do so with more direct supervision, which I was unable to do at this property.
Description of Work: Total house cleaning, mold remediation in almost every room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,800

Emma L.
04/2016
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
I hired FreshStep LLC to remove mold from the unfinished area of my basement walls. My initial meeting was with Marcus, who examined the area and explained the process to remove the mold. Marcus was on time for our appointment and very professional. After our meeting we scheduled a date for the work to be done. Marcus and his crew did a great job removing the mold and also cleaning my furnace and vents. He added extensions to the gutters in order for water to run away from the foundation of the house. I would definitely recommend FreshStep LLC to anyone needing this type of service.
Description of Work: Mold Removal

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Kadia N.
03/2016
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
Company was very nice - professional - thorough and got the job done. I also learned a lot through the explanations of why certain steps were being taken. I am very satisfied with the service that was provided.
Description of Work: Air Duct Cleaning and Fog treatment for mold

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Mia A.
03/2016
5.0
Marcus? team came out to do the duct cleaning work. The guys were very professional and courteous. Marcus identified some of the problems with our furnace and recommended we do deep cleaning and coil cleaning which we did. He explained everything in detail as well as showed us the problem areas. He was very knowledgeable in his field of service, and demonstrated pride in his work. Since then our system is working very efficiently and noticeably better. The equipment and overall Marcus and his team know what they are doing. We have done duct cleaning in our place, but after seeing the job being done and what comes out of the ducts we are convinced that this should be done once a year. We did our research and got multiple quotes before. At this time we are set on FreshStep and give them 5 stars.
Description of Work: Brush & vac 30 vents and returns. Blower motor fan blade cleaning, A/C coil cleaning, fogging treatment of HVAC and lower level.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

    Contact information

    307 Quarry Ave., Capitol Heights, MD 20743

    goawaymold.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    No License Required for Trade

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Air Duct Cleaning,
    Lead Testing & Removal,
    Mold Testing & Remediation,
    Radon Detection & Reduction,
    Insulation,
    Carpet Cleaning

    FAQ

    FreshStep LLC is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    FreshStep LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, FreshStep LLC offers free project estimates.
    Yes, FreshStep LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, FreshStep LLC does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, FreshStep LLC offers emergency services.
    Yes, FreshStep LLC offers warranties.
    FreshStep LLC offers the following services: We are a mold remediation company. Specializing in drywall removal and replacement, crawl spaces, attics, and basements. We also provide water damage restoration, duct cleaning, carpet cleaning,

    Contact information

    307 Quarry Ave., Capitol Heights, MD 20743

    goawaymold.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM