How Much Does Mold Remediation Cost?

How much does mold remediation cost will depend on the type of mold. Mold is simple terms are very small organisms (or fungi) that can grow on any organic substance where is is water and oxygen present. A little bit of mold is not a problem at all. But when a large quantity of mold grows inside your house, it becomes a problem. Not only do they damage your house and ruin the aesthetics for your decor, they also can send bad odors and create health problems to your family members.

How much does a typical mold remediation cost?

If you are trying to use home remedies for mold removal, you can use black mold removal products readily available in market. As per EPA (Environment Protection Agency) suggestion, if the impacted area is less than 10 feet, then it is advisable to use do it yourself mold
removal tips and techniques instead of using mold removal services. The best way to do it is to scrub the hard surfaces with a detergent and water and let it dry. Most of the times, the molds will go away.

If the mold impacted area is more than 10 feet than, you should get the help from a specialized black mold removal services or mold removal companies. A typical crawl space mold removal cost can be anywhere between $500 to $4000. If you need to get more areas covered like basement wall mold removal, crawl spaces, shower wall mold removal etc,
then the cost can be as high as $6000. And if there has been structural damage to walls and /or furniture and the impacted area is large, then you can expect the cost of mold removal and repair to be anywhere between $10,000 and $30,000.

Are there any additional costs for mold removal?

The above mentioned costs are the costs which you will have to incur for mold removal only. Apart from these costs, there are a few other things as well for which you may have to shell out extra dollars depending upon the nature and severity of mold in your house. Some of them are listed below:

• Mold inspection – Usually, mold inspection is done by the mold removal company or mold removal contractor before they actually start the removal process. Some companies will do the inspection free of cost if you give the contract to them but some others will charge extra for this. This mold testing or mold inspection is essential to find the extent of work required to be done by them and thus provide you with an approximate estimate.
• Since the mold problem is mainly caused by water leakage, therefore there maybe some plumbing work also required to put a permanent fix to this mold issue. This work may require new plumbing, fixing of drainage system, repairing of roof, moving air conditioning units out of the attic etc. The cost of this work will depend upon the type of work required and extent of mold present in your house.
• Toxic mold removal, toxic mold remediation or remediation of a large impacted area canbe done only when there is no-one living in the house. In this case you will need to arrange for a temporary housing for yourself and your family which will incur come cost to you.

Are there any discounts or rebates available for mold removal?
The cost of mold removal may be tax deductible. It is better to check with your tax consultant or the IRS. There is no harm in check even if there is no rebate available.