Mold remediation

[Corey Liepelt]

I'm looking at a house later today that says it has mold "present."I have no idea whether that means there's a bit of mold in the corner of the basement or that the ceiling joists are hairy with it. However, assuming that it's serious and needs professional remediation, can anyone who has dealt with mold removal give me a ballpark cost to hire a pro? I realize it's going to be based on my specific case, but am I looking at $5,000 or $30,000?

Thanks,
- C

[Travis Boyer]

@Corey Liepelt  Hi Corey, I am a General Manager for a Mold Removal and remediation company in St Louis, Mo. Bob is right, it can run from $500 up to thousands...although $30k seems waayyy out there. My highest bid I've ever given was $15,500 and that was gutting 2 levels of a 4,600sq ft ranch and doing a trash out...horder house with 3 40 ton dumpsters of things. 

The biggest difference in price would be; can it be HEPA vac'd and chemically treated and cleaned or is demolition required. If demo is required that would increase the price but again, depends how much. I've done small demos, (closet/bathroom) and took the demo'd items home to throw away to save the customer the expense of a dumpster. 

If you would like, I'd be happy to give you my email or cell and you could text or email me pictures from today and I can give you a ballpark. That way you have something to go off of when your getting estimates. I'd recommend getting 2 or 3 and comparing. If 2 people want to clean it and the 3rd wants to gut everything, steer clear of that one. As with anything else, or industry has some bad eggs so research them, ask for referrals and look on the BBB. 

If I can help with anything let me know. 

Good luck and remember as an investor mold can smell like money!

Travis Boyer