Cost Of Mold Remediation By Location

From most to least common, these are the places in a home where mold is most often found.

Bathroom: $500-$1,333
Attic: $1,000-$4,833
Basement: $833-$3,167
Crawlspace: $500-$1,833
Drywall: $1,000-$13,500
Concrete Wall: $1,100-$7,000
Air Ducts & HVAC: $1,900-$8,000

Most Common Areas For Mold

In this article we will discuss the most common areas mold is found and provide estimates on how much it will cost to remediate the issues.

It’s important to point out that not every area of your home provides the same environment for mold to grow.

Here’s why:

• Some areas provide a larger surface area for the mold to grow, leading to a more significant mold infestation.
• Some areas are more prone to moisture problems and dampness than others, making them ideal for mold growth.
• Some spaces are more difficult to clean and remedy, leading to higher labor mold remediation costs.
• Some locations are more susceptible to structural damage from mold, resulting in expensive replacements.

Bathroom

A lot of moisture is produced in bathrooms and mold can grow quickly if they aren’t well ventilated.

On average, a surface level mold remediation in a bathroom can cost between $500 to $1,333. If mold is growing behind your sink, shower, or bathtub, this can require removal of walls and thus the cost can increase significantly.

Attic

Mold can grow in your attic as a result of a leaking roof. Mold development can go unseen in an attic, so the damage may already be extensive by the time you notice it.

On average, the cost of attic mold remediation ranges between $1,000 – $4,833. Costs will vary depending on the attic’s size and ease of access.

Basement

Basement mold growth is usually caused by a leak or flooding, which introduces moisture into the house through the foundation or floor. It may be a good idea to consider sealing your foundation. This effort will likely set you back between $2,000 – $6,000.

Basement mold remediation usually costs between $833 – $3,167.

Crawl Spaces

Fortunately, most crawl spaces don’t provide a large surface area for a mold to spread so this area is often less expensive to remediate compared to other parts of your home.

The average cost for mold remediation in a crawl space ranges between $500 and $1,833.

Drywall

Drywall mold remediation can be expensive, with prices ranging from $1,000 – $13,500.

The price will vary depending on whether your drywall needs a simple repair or a complete replacement.

Concrete Walls

When mold is growing on your concrete wall, leaking pipes are typically the culprit.

On average, concrete wall mold remediation costs $1,100 – $7,000.

Air Ducts and HVAC Units

You’ve got a problem on your hands if you have mold in your furnace, air conditioner, or ducts. Spores could be dispersed throughout your house by these systems, resulting in mold growth in other areas of your home.

Mold removal from your HVAC system ranges from $1,900 to $8,000.

In summary

The larger the mold infestation, the more you can expect to pay for remediation. Most mold remediation specialists charge between $13.33 to $28.33 per square foot.

If you suspect an area of your home has a mold infestation, don’t ignore the problem for too long. The mold infestation will continue to spread and lead to a higher remediation bill.

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