TLDR: between $1,200 to $3,500 on average.
If you’ve ever had the misfortune of facing extensive flooding and water damage, you know that the hardest part is not the flooding but the decisions that have to be made after the flooding. Making the decision to hire a professional mold remediation service is not an easy one. We get attached to our stuff in more than just a monetary sense. Our homes, and everything inside them hold years of memories, your favorite chair, your dog or cat’s favorite chair, the couch your kids used to play on (and dump food, water and juice on) etc. When stuck with flooding and water damage, it can feel as though we are being forced to let go of these memories as our favorite chair, couch, carpet etc makes its way to the local dump. Choosing the right mold remediation service helps you discern what needs to be let go and what can be saved, putting your mind and your wallet at ease.
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Are you dealing with flooding and water damage to your home or business? Give us a call today at (786) 733~4183 to get a free quote and speak to one of our Hialeah cleaning professionals.
The True Cost Of Mold Remediation
What is the true cost of mold remediation? Mold remediation can be an extensive process taking anywhere from a day to a week to conclude. In this article, we will help you identify the extent of your mold infestation and how to select a company that knows how to get the job done and at a fair price.
How Do You Know If You Need Mold Remediation?
Signs & Symptoms Of A Mold Infestation
- Unexplainable rashes, itchy eyes, coughing and wheezing
- Musty, earthy smell
- Visible patches of mold
- Recent water leakage, flooding or water damage (e.g. leaking pipes, flooded basement, leaking roof etc.)
- Discoloration, warping, splitting, peeling on walls, floors or ceilings
- Unusually dirty tile grout lines
Mold Remediation Pricing
One thing to be aware of: just because you can see patches of mold, doesn’t mean you are seeing all of the mold. Mold can penetrate just about any surface of your home. If you’re seeing even small patches of mold along your wall, there’s a decent chance that behind that wall, and others, there’s more than enough mold growth to exceed the 100 square foot EPA guidelines for DIY mold remediation. When in doubt, have a certified professional service perform an inspection.
Mold Inspection Cost
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Gross National Average | $536 |
| National Average Spread | $482-$857 |
| Low-end | $321 |
| High-end | $1,071 |
Cost By Location
The location and accessibility of a mold infestation are significant cost drivers. Mold that is growing on, in and behind walls for example, usually requires some amount of demolition to fully remove the mold. Below are some national average costs by location in a typical household.
| Location | *Average Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Attic | $1,000 to $4,000 |
| Crawl Space | $500 to $2000 |
| HVAC System | $1,000 to $20,000 |
| Basement | $500 to $3,000 |
| Wall | $1,000 to $20,000 |
| Bathroom | $500 to $1,000 |
| Whole House | $10,000 to $30,000 |
Cost By Size Of Affected Area
The cost per square foot can range from $10 to $25 depending on the company, the type of mold and the accessibility of the affected area. The following table gives you an idea of how much you might be paying depending on the size of your mold infestation.
| Square Feet | Cost (Low-end) | Cost (High-end) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | $500 | $1,250 |
| 100 | $1,000 | $2,500 |
| 150 | $1,500 | $3,750 |
| 200 | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| 500 | $5,000 | $12,500 |
| 1000 | $10,000 | $25,000 |
Cost By Type Of Mold
There are 3 categories of mold ranging from irritating to toxic: Allergenic Mold, Pathogenic Mold, Toxigenic Mold. The more toxic the mold infestation you’re dealing with, the more safety precautions, protocols and specialized equipment will be needed to clear the infestation.
| Species | Type | Appearance | Commonly Found | Cost (Low-end) | Cost (High-end) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternaria | Allergenic | Back/Gray-green | HVAC systems, drywall, carpet, wallpaper, ceiling tiles, window frames, textiles | $482 | $589 |
| Aspergillus | Allergenic | Grey, greenish or dark | Crawl spaces, walls, ceilings, subfloor | $482 | $589 |
| Aureobasidium | Allergenic | Pink/cream turns black | Wallpapers, painted walls, wooden furniture, caulk, windows | $482 | $589 |
| Chaetomium | Allergenic | white turns bluish-green | Water-damaged surfaces, drywall, ceiling tiles, and wood | $482 | $589 |
| Cladosporium | Allergenic | Green, yellow, black spots | Cooling units, damp building materials, carpets, insulation, curtains, decaying plants | $482 | $589 |
| Penicillium | Pathogenic/Toxigenic | Fluffy blue-green | Organic materials (paper and wooden materials, textiles, etc.) | $536 | $643 |
| Trichoderma | Pathogenic/Toxigenic | starts yellow or white turns dark green or grey | damp carpeting, wood, gypsum board, paint, HVAC filters | $536 | $643 |
| Ulocladium | Pathogenic/Toxigenic | Dark, usually black | Textiles, fibers, wood, wet particle board and walls | $536 | $643 |
| Serpula Lacrymans | Pathogenic/Toxigenic | Dry rot fungus | water damaged surfaces, wooden surfaces | $536 | $643 |
| Fusarium | Pathogenic/Toxigenic | whitish, yellow, pink, red or purple | cereals and grains | $643 | $857 |
| Stachybotrys Chartarum | Toxigenic | “black mold”: black, dark brown or dark green | organic materials, ceiling tiles, wood, paper materials, ducts and ventilation systems | $643 | $857 |
Does DIY Mold Removal Save You Money?
While EPA guidelines state anyone with a spray bottle can handle an infestation covering 100 square feet or less, as a home or business owner, how do you know you’re dealing with an infestation of 100 square feet or less? Is there more mold behind the walls? Is that mold on your floor also spread across your entire sub-flooring? In our opinion, DIY mold cleaning is almost always a bad idea. We have received many a phone call from distressed DIY’ers who had the thought to save money then, only to pay dearly later.
Conclusion
If you’ve made it to the end of this article, chances are you have a non-trivial mold situation on your hands, and for that we are sorry. We hope that this information serves as a compass in discerning the right mold remediation service. As with any professional home service, always get multiple quotes and opinions before choosing a mold remediation service. If you have any questions or just want a sanity check on a quote, give us a call at (786) 733~4183 and we’d be happy to walk you through it.
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