How to Budget for Mold Removal?

Budgeting for mold removal!

Mold removal is not a service for which property owners typically budget. However, home and business owners should make sure that they budget for mold removal to make sure that they can afford the cost of the mold removal project if and when they need it. Along with many other frequently asked questions about mold removal, consumers want to know how much it will cost for fast, efficient, and safe mold remediation. While pricing is indeed a very important aspect to consider, knowing what your budget will buy you is even more important to ensure the project is done right, ensuring the safety and health of your family and or co-workers. The first step to a good budget plan is to know the cost of what you want to budget for! After you have established the budget the next step is to put that money aside for when it is needed.  See below a breakdown of different levels of mold removal broken down by cost.

Levels of Mold Remediation Cost:

1. Level 1 Cost: $500 - $1000
2. Level 2 Cost: $1,000 - $5,000
3. Level 3 Cost: $5,000 and $10,000
4. Level 4 Cost: $10,000 and up

Mold Remediation Level 1 (Cost $500 - $1000)

The least expensive option is also the least effective. Most of the time, the services performed at this level are:

• Simply cutting the affected area away with a knife or saw
• Cleaning/scrubbing of affected area, possibly without IICRC-approved chemicals
• Affected area will not be quarantined - leaving your home susceptible to recolonization of mold spores on walls, the ceiling, below floors or in air ducts
• Mold testing may or may not be done. However, if mold testing is completed, it will more than likely be done by the removal company itself and will most likely not be done by an impartial 3rd party Industrial Hygienist (IH)
• Industrial Hygienists are certified by the American Industrial Hygiene Association, equipped with the most current and useful knowledge on Indoor Air Quality
• Companies performing testing without the use of a 3rd Party IH inherently cause a conflict of interest and could be biased. All data could be altered for the benefit of the service provider

Mold Remediation Level 2 (Cost $1,000 - $5,000)

Medium level jobs have a medium price tag. However, you won't always get that optimum level of service you hoped for. Variables to keep in mind with this level of service are:

• Like Level 1 jobs, all technicians may not be certified through the IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification)
• The cost for mold removal will only cover a medium-sized effected area
• A third party IH may not be hired to conduct testing, causing potential risk of bias to the work being done

Mold Remediation Levels 3 (Cost $5,000 to $10,000)

Large jobs are the specialty of companies like SI Restoration. Cost may be higher, but so will the quality of the service. You can also guarantee that every measure of precaution available was taken to ensure future mold outbreaks do not occur in your home due to the recolonization of spores from the current epidemic. Some tips to remember when hiring a service provider at this level are:

• Ask for certification! Reputable companies should always be ready to provide clients with proper documentation and insurance
• Ask questions about your 3rd Party IH. Industrial Hygienists are hired on a case by case basis. Be sure you are aware of the credentials your particular IH has earned. Because IH's are 3rd party entities, their services can be swapped out easily at your request
• Make sure proper filters, like HEPA filters, are being used during your mold remediation 

Protecting your family's health is the key. Cheap costs are almost always associated with cheap service. By equipping yourself with the proper knowledge of mold removal, you will find the right cost to fit your budget.

Mold Remediation Levels 4 (Cost $10,000 and up)

Level 4 projects have the same service quality as level 3 projects but the project itself is larger so the cost is greater. 

Are you prepared for a mold removal project expense? Give yourself peace of mind by setting aside money in your savings account for a possible mold removal project today!

Mold Remediation Costs vary by company and level of severity, make sure the company that you choose is are not hiring a subcontracting site, know the company name before calling. Make sure the company you choose and the technicians sent on the job are IICRC certified.

SI Restoration is certified, insured and licensed for mold removal, including large level 4 mold removal projects.

Call 443-701-0111, email info@si-restoration.com, or use our contact us page for more information on our mold removal service!