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Where is the mold, how bad is it, and what does removal cost?

Mold Check & Remediation Cost Calculator

Answer five questions. You'll see whether this looks like a small cleanup or a job for a professional, what usually drives the price, and typical cost ranges for your part of the house.

1. Where is the mold?

Wall with a small mold patch inside a dashed square about as wide as the door next to it
The EPA treats mold covering less than about 10 square feet — roughly a 3 ft by 3 ft patch — as a small area.

2. About how big is the affected area?

3. Where does the moisture come from?

4. Are materials still wet?

5. Is anyone in the home especially sensitive (allergies, asthma, weakened immune system)?

Typical removal cost by location

LocationTypical cost
Attic$1,000–$4,000
Basement$500–$3,000
Bathroom$500–$1,000
Crawl space$500–$2,000
HVAC system / ducts$3,000–$10,000
Whole house$10,000–$30,000

Average job about $2,300; most jobs $1,200–$3,750; about $10–$25 per sq ft (average $18). Source: This Old House, Mold Remediation Cost (updated Mar 11, 2026; data mostly from Angi). Small-area guidance: U.S. EPA, A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home.

Illustrations on this page are AI-generated to help you picture the situation. They are not photos of real homes, jobs or people.

Health and safety. Mold can affect health, especially for people with allergies, asthma, or weakened immune systems. This site does not give medical advice — for health concerns talk to a doctor. For mold removal, contact a licensed mold remediation professional (licensing rules vary by state).

Disclaimer: MoldWhere is a free service to assist homeowners in connecting with local service providers. All contractors/providers are independent and MoldWhere does not warrant or guarantee any work performed. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to verify that the hired contractor furnishes the necessary license and insurance required for the work being performed. All persons depicted in a photo or video are actors or models and not contractors listed on MoldWhere.

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