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How much does mold remediation cost?

National price ranges for mold remediation, the unit pricing contractors quote from, and what the same job costs across local markets.

Verified August 2026

Mold Remediation cost

$1,500 – $15,000

Most homeowners pay around $4,500 for mold remediation, or $12–$35 per sq ft of affected area. Permit fees add $0–$300.

Price breakdown

Budget scope$1,500
Typical project$4,500
Premium / complex$15,000
per sq ft of affected area$12 – $35
Permit fees$0 – $300
Timeline3-10 days of work

What drives the price

  • Affected square footage and number of rooms
  • HVAC system contamination
  • Containment and negative air equipment
  • Demolition and reconstruction of affected assemblies
  • Independent clearance testing

Cost by city

Same scope, adjusted for local labor, material and permit pricing.

Mold cost in Naples$1,900 – $18,600 · +24%Mold cost in Miami$1,800 – $17,700 · +18%Mold cost in Fort Lauderdale$1,700 – $17,100 · +14%Mold cost in West Palm Beach$1,700 – $16,800 · +12%Mold cost in Sarasota$1,600 – $16,200 · +8%Mold cost in Fort Myers$1,600 – $16,400 · +9%Mold cost in Venice$1,600 – $15,900 · +6%Mold cost in Cape Coral$1,600 – $16,100 · +7%Mold cost in Tampa$1,600 – $15,600 · +4%Mold cost in Bradenton$1,600 – $15,800 · +5%Mold cost in St. Petersburg$1,500 – $15,500 · +3%Mold cost in Clearwater$1,500 – $15,300 · +2%Mold cost in Orlando$1,500 – $15,300 · +2%Mold cost in Port St. Lucie$1,500 – $15,300 · +2%Mold cost in St. Augustine$1,500 – $15,000 · 0%Mold cost in Port Charlotte$1,500 – $15,000 · 0%Mold cost in Brandon$1,500 – $15,000 · 0%Mold cost in Melbourne$1,500 – $14,900 · -1%Mold cost in Kissimmee$1,500 – $14,700 · -2%Mold cost in Daytona Beach$1,500 – $14,700 · -2%Mold cost in Jacksonville$1,400 – $14,400 · -4%Mold cost in Lakeland$1,400 – $14,300 · -5%Mold cost in Pensacola$1,400 – $14,300 · -5%Mold cost in Gainesville$1,400 – $14,100 · -6%Mold cost in Tallahassee$1,400 – $14,000 · -7%

Frequently asked questions

Does Florida license mold remediation?

Yes. Florida requires separate licenses for mold assessors and mold remediators, and with limited exceptions the same company cannot both assess and remediate the same property — which protects you from inflated scope.

Sources

Sources & verification

Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.