There are several factors that affect the costs associated with removing mold. The truth is that there is not an average price per square foot. Homeowners should beware if they do consult a mold removal company who boasts an average cost per square foot.
The Factors Associated with The Cost of Mold Removal
Inspections:
According to CostHelper.com, a professional mold inspection of a residential home runs $200 -$600, although larger homes (over 5,000 square feet) can be $600 -$900 and up. Additional costs will depend on the extent of the hidden mold and how much work is required to discover it.
Mold Type:
Several different types of mold are present both outside and indoors. Usually, these types of mold (such as common plant mold) are benign, and only grow large colonies where there's moisture.
Testing:
Do-it-yourself test kits can become contaminated before use, does NOT recommend the kits it evaluated. And it's usually not necessary to identify the type of mold growing in your home, according to the (CDC); just remove the mold without testing it.
Materials:
If the water and/or mold damage was caused by sewage or black water/water that has been contaminated, then call in a professional who has experience cleaning and fixing buildings damaged by contaminated water.
