Free visual inspection and a written scope of work before any mitigation begins - photos, moisture readings, and drying logs go in your claim file
The scope we write is the scope we bill. Anything new gets shown to you, in writing, before we touch it.
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Mold grows fast after any kind of water exposure, and waiting on it means a larger, more expensive job down the road. Wendell Water Damage Restoration has handled residential and commercial mold remediation since 2006, working to IICRC protocol and using professional-grade equipment including XPOWER air movers and B-Air negative air machines. If you’ve spotted discoloration, caught a musty smell that won’t fade, or had a leak you didn’t catch in time, call (940) 466-4354. A live person answers around the clock, and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts.
Mold Removal Service
Mold Removal Service is exactly what it sounds like: we find the mold, remove the affected material, treat what can be saved, and dry everything so the problem stops. You need it when you can see mold on drywall, baseboards, ceilings, flooring, or inside cabinets, or when a persistent damp smell points to growth you haven’t located yet. Wendell Water Damage Restoration starts every mold removal service with a written scope and price, so the number on the estimate is the number you pay. For a detailed breakdown, see our Mold Remediation cost guide; depending on the size of the affected area and the material involved, typical projects range from $900 to $3,800. Smaller surface jobs start around $500; full room remediation with material removal runs higher.
What Gets Removed
We remove drywall, insulation, carpet and pad, and any porous trim that has been saturated by mold. We don’t try to “save” materials that harbor roots, because that’s how mold comes back three months later.
What Gets Treated
For structural framing and other non-porous surfaces, we apply an antimicrobial treatment that kills remaining spores and inhibits regrowth. Then we dry everything to a verified moisture content before rebuilding or leaving the space ready for repair.
Mold Remediation Services
Mold Remediation Services go a step beyond a surface wipe-down: we contain the affected area, filter the air, remove the contaminated material, treat what remains, and verify the moisture problem that fed the mold is actually solved. You need this level of care when mold covers more than about 10 square feet, when it is inside a wall or ceiling cavity, or when someone in the home has asthma, allergies, or a compromised immune system. Wendell Water Damage Restoration performs every job under IICRC standards, with project costs generally between $1,500 and $6,500 depending on affected square footage, the number of rooms, and the amount of material removal needed. Every estimate is written, itemized, and sent by text before work begins.
Containment and Air Filtration
We set up sealed containment with negative air pressure using B-Air machines, so spores from the work area don’t spread through the rest of your house. It’s the same setup used on commercial loss sites, scaled for homes.
Verification
After removal and treatment, we run moisture readings and air sampling to confirm the space is within normal ranges. You get before-and-after photos by text, and a written report of exactly what was done and why.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Professional Mold Removal
Professional Mold Removal means having a trained, background-checked crew handle a problem that can get worse every time an amateur opens a wall wrong. Store-bought sprays and bleaches treat surface staining, but they don’t remove mold roots in drywall, insulation, or wood, and they don’t fix the moisture that caused it-read more in DIY vs Professional Mold Remediation: What’s Safe to Do Yourself. Wendell Water Damage Restoration has been performing professional mold removal since 2006, with field teams trained under IICRC and RIA guidelines and equipment from brands used on large commercial jobs. Pricing for professional mold removal typically falls between $1,200 and $4,500, based on how much material has to come out and how much contained drying is required. The written price you approve is the price you pay.
Trained Teams
Every technician who enters your home is background-checked and uniformed, with a live arrival time you can track from your phone. You’ll know exactly who is coming and when before they ever knock.
Equipment That Does the Job
We deploy professional restoration equipment including XPOWER air movers and B-Air negative air machines. These aren’t rental-shop fans; they move air at restoration volumes and pull contaminated air through HEPA filtration so the space dries correctly.
Mold Inspection
Mold Inspection is the diagnostic step that tells you what you’re actually dealing with: where the mold is, what type it’s likely to be, how far it has spread, and what moisture source is feeding it. You should schedule one when you smell mildew but can’t see any visible growth, when a home inspection flagged possible mold, after a flood or pipe leak, or when your family is experiencing unexplained respiratory irritation. Wendell Water Damage Restoration offers mold inspections as a standalone service, with pricing generally from $300 to $850 depending on square footage and the number of samples needed. The inspection includes written findings and a recommended scope of work with a fixed price if remediation turns out to be needed.
What the Inspector Looks For
We check attic spaces, rim joists, under-sink cabinets, HVAC components, around windows, and behind baseboards in damp zones. We track moisture readings with meters on surfaces and in wall cavities, and document suspected areas with photos.
Sampling and Results
When sampling is requested, we collect surface samples or air samples and send them to an independent lab for analysis. You get a clear report with results explained in plain language, not scientific jargon, and a written plan for whatever comes next.
Mold Removal Specialist
A Mold Removal Specialist is someone who works with mold damage every week, not a general contractor who “also does mold” on the side. Specialists know what containment is required, what materials can be saved, which antimicrobials work on which surfaces, and how to dry a structure so mold doesn’t stage a comeback. Wendell Water Damage Restoration fields dedicated mold remediation crews led by specialists with cross-training in structural drying and water damage restoration. Specialist-level remediation at Wendell runs from about $1,800 to $6,000 on average, with the final number driven by square footage, containment complexity, and material removal volume. The price is fixed in writing before equipment comes off the truck.
Cross-Trained on Water Damage
Mold never shows up without a water source. Because our specialists come from the water damage restoration side of the trade, they know exactly where to look for hidden moisture and how to stop it, not just clean up after it.
Certified Standards
Our crews train and work under IICRC and RIA standards, the same frameworks used on hospital, school, and large commercial losses. That means written protocols, documented moisture data, and a process you can understand from start to finish.
Black Mold Removal
Black Mold Removal addresses the strain most people know by name: Stachybotrys chartarum, a greenish-black mold that grows on chronically wet high-cellulose materials like drywall, ceiling tile, and paper-backed insulation. It deserves real caution because of the mycotoxins it can produce, not because it’s somehow “unkillable.” Wendell Water Damage Restoration removes black mold under full IICRC containment protocol: sealed work zones, negative air pressure, HEPA filtration, and proper material disposal bagged on site. Black mold removal jobs at Wendell typically range from $2,000 to $7,000 depending on the size of the affected area and how much structural material has to come out. All removal work follows the same written-price promise as every other service we offer.
Containment Protocol
We seal off the work zone and run negative air through HEPA filtration so spores don’t spread through the rest of your home during removal. This is the single most important step on any black mold job.
Material Disposal
Contaminated drywall, insulation, and trim are bagged and sealed inside the containment zone before they ever leave the room. We document everything with photos, so you’ll see exactly what was removed and what was treated.
Mold Removal Contractor
A Mold Removal Contractor is the company you hire to physically remove mold and affected building materials, then leave your home structurally sound and ready for repairs. You need one when the issue is structural: mold inside wall cavities, under flooring, above a ceiling, or anywhere that requires demolition, disposal, and rebuilding. Wendell Water Damage Restoration has operated as a licensed and insured mold removal contractor since 2006, completing thousands of remediation projects nationwide under IICRC and RIA standards, including our Mold Remediation in Los Angeles. Contractor-led mold removal at Wendell typically ranges from $1,500 to $5,500, depending on the scope of demolition, the number of rooms affected, and the degree of containment required. Every project carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
Demo Done Right
We remove exactly what needs to come out, no more. Before demolition, we mark the cut lines and agree on the scope with you in writing, so there’s no surprise wall opened that didn’t need to be.
Insurance Coordination
If your mold issue stems from a covered water loss, we photograph everything, document moisture data, and work directly with your adjuster. Most homeowners don’t know their policy details; we help you understand what’s covered before work starts.
Bathroom Mold Removal
Bathroom Mold Removal is one of the most common jobs we handle, because bathrooms are the most moisture-heavy rooms in any home. Poor ventilation, slow-drying shower surrounds, leaking toilet seals, and caulk failures all create the conditions mold loves: warm, wet, and still air. Wendell Water Damage Restoration removes mold from bathroom ceilings, walls, vanities, under-sink cabinets, and around tub surrounds, while also identifying and correcting the ventilation or plumbing issue that started it. Bathroom mold removal at Wendell typically ranges from $600 to $2,800, depending on whether the mold is surface-level on drywall or behind it, under flooring, or inside a vanity. We give a written price in advance, and the number doesn’t change unless you approve additional work in writing.
Beyond the Caulk Line
Surface mold on tile caulk is one thing; mold that has crept behind the caulk into drywall or backer board is another. We remove and treat the affected material, then re-caulk with a mold-resistant product after drying is verified.
Fixing the Ventilation
If the root cause is a bathroom fan that vents into the attic instead of outside, or no fan at all, we’ll flag it in our written report. We can coordinate that repair so the mold doesn’t come back the next humid season.
Brands We Service
Wendell Water Damage Restoration works with professional restoration equipment on every mold remediation project, and we’ve spent years running XPOWER air movers in some of the tightest, wettest spaces you can find on a residential property. XPOWER’s low-profile axial fans work well under stairwells, in crawl spaces, and in bathrooms where clearance is limited, and we keep units on every truck so setup happens fast. B-Air negative air machines are another staple on our containment jobs, and our crews know how to size and position them so the work zone pulls properly from day one, not after a redo.
We also build containment and drying plans around Injectidry systems for hard-to-reach cavities, the same equipment trusted on large commercial loss sites. Whether you have equipment recommendations from an adjuster or simply want the job done correctly, Wendell Water Damage Restoration arrives with the right tools already loaded, and a written plan you approve before work starts.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- Visible mold growth larger than a dinner plate. At that size, the problem is almost never surface-only. There’s likely mold inside the wall, under the flooring, or in the ceiling cavity, and opening it wrong can release spores through your whole home.
- A musty smell that gets stronger when the HVAC runs. That odor pattern often means mold is growing inside or near your ductwork. Every time the system cycles, it distributes air that passes through or near the contamination.
- Water damage older than 48 hours that went untreated. Mold can begin growing within a day or two of water exposure. If a leak dried on its own without professional drying, the moisture likely migrated into framing and settled in dark, warm cavities.
- Respiratory irritation that improves when you leave the house. Congestion, coughing, or wheezing that eases at work and returns at home is a pattern worth investigating, especially if you also see staining or smell anything off.
- Discoloration around windows, plumbing fixtures, or exterior walls. These spots mean moisture is finding a way in or condensing in a cold spot. Staining is the visible symptom; the mold and the water source behind it are the actual problem.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Call and talk to a live person. You call (940) 466-4354, a real person answers, and we schedule a technician with a live arrival time you can track from your phone. No callbacks, no phone tree, no four-hour window where you’re waiting on a mystery.
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Inspection and moisture mapping. A background-checked technician arrives in a marked vehicle and starts with a visual inspection, then uses moisture meters to map the affected areas. We locate the water source and determine the scope of mold contamination, including what’s hidden.
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Written scope and fixed price. Before any equipment comes off the truck, you receive a written scope of work and a fixed price. You approve the plan, and that number is the number you pay. We don’t start work on surprise add-ons without your written approval.
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Containment, removal, and treatment. We seal the work zone, run negative air with HEPA filtration, remove contaminated materials, and apply antimicrobial treatment to what remains. For wet areas, we deploy drying equipment from XPOWER, B-Air, and Injectidry under IICRC protocol.
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Verification and photo documentation. We verify moisture levels and air quality readings, then send before-and-after photos by text along with your digital invoice. Every job includes our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if it’s not done right, we make it right, and you get a free second visit if the repair fails.
How Much Does Mold Remediation Cost?
Mold remediation nationwide typically runs between $900 and $3,800 for most residential jobs. A small bathroom ceiling patch that requires opening one section of drywall and treating the framing might land at the low end, around $600 to $1,200. A single wall in a bedroom or living area usually runs $1,500 to $3,000 when you factor in containment, material removal, treatment, and drying verification. A full room or multiple-room remediation requiring structural removal and extensive drying routinely lands between $3,500 and $7,000, especially if black mold is involved and the crawl space or attic is part of the equation. The three variables that most affect your price are the square footage of affected material, whether containment and negative air are required (they usually are, and skipping them is how jobs fail), and how much demolition the structure requires. A full mold inspection with sampling adds $300 to $850 as a standalone service. To avoid overpaying, insist on a written line-item scope before work begins and ask what their warranty covers. Our free estimates include a full walkthrough, a moisture map, and a fixed written price, not a verbal range that changes when the crew arrives. Call (940) 466-4354 and you’ll speak to a live person who can tell you ballpark pricing over the phone.
Where We Work
Wendell Water Damage Restoration serves homeowners and businesses across the United States through local, independently owned and operated crews. Every location works to the same IICRC, RIA, and IFA standards and carries the same standing offers: a written price before work starts, a written guarantee on every repair, and a free second visit if the repair fails. You work with a local crew and get the consistency of a national brand. Wherever you’re located, call (940) 466-4354 and we’ll route you to your nearest location.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mold Remediation
Mold remediation is the multi-step process of containing, removing, treating, and verifying mold contamination in a building. It involves more than just cleaning surface mold: it requires finding the moisture source, sealing off the affected area, removing contaminated porous materials, treating structural surfaces with antimicrobial products, and drying everything to verified moisture levels. Wendell Water Damage Restoration has performed mold remediation to IICRC standards since 2006, and every job includes a written price and a written guarantee before work starts, as outlined in The Complete Mold Remediation Guide for Los Angeles Homeowners.
Most residential mold remediation projects take between one and five days, depending on the size of the affected area and how much drying is required. A single bathroom wall might be completed in one day, while a multi-room job with structural removal and extended drying could take closer to a week. We’ll give you a written timeline with your scope of work, and we send photo updates by text as the job progresses.
Mold remediation in most homes costs between $900 and $3,800, with smaller jobs like a single bathroom starting around $600 and larger multi-room projects reaching $5,000 to $7,000 or more. Your price depends on the square footage involved, the amount of material that must be removed, and whether full containment is needed. Call (940) 466-4354 for a free estimate and a written price before any work starts.
Wendell Water Damage Restoration serves homeowners and businesses across the United States through local, independently owned and operated crews working to the same standards and promises. No matter where you’re located, a live person answers when you call (940) 466-4354 and can route you to the crew that covers your area. We’ll handle scheduling, arrival tracking, and written pricing the same way everywhere.
Yes, our phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, because water damage and mold don’t keep business hours. If you’ve discovered a leak, a sewage backup, or visible mold that’s spreading, call (940) 466-4354 and we’ll get you on the schedule with a live arrival time. In many cases, we can have a technician to you the same day to begin containment.
Every mold remediation project from Wendell Water Damage Restoration includes our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not done right, we make it right, and you get a free second visit if the repair fails within that year. This guarantee is stated on every job, not buried in fine print.
Clear a path to the affected area and move any small items or furniture away so the crew can set up containment and equipment. A technician will walk the space with you and go over any additional prep, but you don’t need to tear anything out or treat the mold yourself. Trying to remove mold before we arrive can actually spread spores and complicate the job.
Schedule Your Mold Remediation Service Today
Mold gets worse the longer it sits, but getting it handled is simple. Call (940) 466-4354 now and you’ll talk to a live person who can answer your questions, give you ballpark pricing over the phone, and schedule a technician with a trackable arrival time. Every job comes with a written price before work starts, a written 365-Day Done Right Promise, and before-and-after photos by text. The estimate is free, the upfront price is yours in writing, and the call takes five minutes.
Written by Blake Sorensen, Owner at Wendell Water Damage Restoration, serving homeowners nationwide since 2006.