Quick answer
ServiceMaster mold removal typically costs $1,500–$12,000 for a residential remediation, priced by each independently owned ServiceMaster Restore office from your rooms. Small contained areas under 10 square feet run $500–$1,500, a single room $1,500–$4,000, a job spread over several rooms $4,000–$8,000, and jobs reaching ductwork or framing across the house $8,000 and up. Hidden growth, attic or crawl space access, HVAC and contents raise the price; leak repair and rebuilding are usually extra. Call (888) 840-6512 to reach a certified water damage restoration company in your area; the line is answered 24/7.
Written & reviewed by Marcus ReedIICRC WRT
Reviewed September 27, 2026· Next review Mar 2027
There is no single ServiceMaster price for mold. Offices are independently owned franchises, each quoting your job from its own measurements, and a typical residential remediation scope costs about $1,500–$12,000 whichever name is on the truck. Where your quote falls depends on how much area has to be sealed off, how much material comes out, and whether the mold has reached framing or ductwork. To check a ServiceMaster number against another company's, (888) 840-6512 is answered 24/7 and connects you with an independent IICRC-certified mold remediation company serving your area.
Confirm the Office Handles Mold
The restoration offices trade as ServiceMaster Restore. When you search, use that name with your city, and confirm the office you reach does mold remediation rather than only water damage or cleaning. Some offices hand mold work to a partner, and it is worth knowing before the visit who will actually be doing it.
Read What the Quote Is Built From
| Scale of the job | National range |
|---|---|
| Small and contained, under 10 sq ft | $1,500–$3,500 |
| One room, sealed off with HEPA filtration | $2,000–$5,000 |
| Several rooms or a crawl space | $4,000–$9,000 |
| Ductwork or framing through much of the house | $6,000–$20,000 |
Inside any of those rows the price comes from a handful of line items: the plastic containment and its negative air machine, HEPA air scrubbers by the day, removal and bagging of moldy drywall, insulation or carpet pad, HEPA vacuuming and wiping of the framing that stays, an antimicrobial, and a check that the area is clean at the end. The mold remediation cost page has the same ranges broken down further.
What is usually not in the number: repairing the leak that caused it, and rebuilding the room afterwards. Ask for both before you sign, so you are budgeting for a finished room rather than a gutted one.
What Pushes a Quote Up
- Hidden growth. Mold inside a wall or under a floor is priced from the estimate of its extent, and it often grows once the wall is open. A good quote says how that change will be handled.
- Access. Attics and crawl spaces cost more per square foot than an open basement wall.
- HVAC. Mold in the air handler or ducts moves a job up a tier on its own.
- Contents. Furniture and belongings that have to be moved, cleaned or packed out are extra.
- Water still present. If the area is still wet, drying comes first, and it is billed.
Wet material starts to grow mold within 24–48 hours, so a job that waits while quotes are gathered can get bigger. Get the source stopped and the area dried while you compare.
ServiceMaster Mold Testing: Keep Testing Separate From Removal
Treat these as separate from the remediation. A visual inspection with a moisture meter finds the water. Lab-analyzed air or surface samples, compared with an outdoor sample, show what is in the air. And a clearance test at the end shows the work succeeded.
The one rule worth holding to: have the testing done by someone who is not doing the removal. A company that both defines the problem and fixes it has a reason to find a larger one. That is structural, not a claim about any office, and some states that license mold work require the two roles to be split. An independent assessor writes the protocol, the remediation company bids against it, and the assessor returns for clearance. The mold inspection cost page shows what each step typically runs, and professional mold testing and inspection covers what a report should contain.
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National brands price from a franchise rate card. A local IICRC-certified crew often scopes the same job differently — you keep whichever quote is better.
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Fill In a Side-by-Side Worksheet
Put a ServiceMaster quote next to any other and fill in each line for both. Leave nothing blank; a line a company cannot answer is itself an answer.
| Question | Quote A | Quote B |
|---|---|---|
| Square feet inside the containment | ||
| Materials removed, and how much of each | ||
| Days of air scrubbers and dehumidifiers | ||
| Moisture source named, and who fixes it | ||
| Who does clearance, and what result ends the job | ||
| Lead technician's IICRC AMRT certification | ||
| Rebuild included, or quoted separately |
Where two totals are far apart, the gap nearly always sits in the first two rows. That is not proof either company is wrong: one may have seen more damage than the other. Ask each to explain its containment boundary against your room's dimensions, and the answer usually settles it.
How Long It Takes
A single-room job is usually one to three days of work after setup, plus a day or more waiting for clearance results. Rebuild is scheduled after that and takes longer than the remediation itself. How long mold remediation takes goes through each stage.
Reviews
Review scores for a franchise tell you mostly about the office near you, not the brand. The ServiceMaster Restore reviews guide covers what the public record shows and the complaint themes worth asking about. For their water damage pricing, see ServiceMaster water damage cost, and for a direct comparison with another franchise's mold pricing, Servpro mold removal cost.
Insurance
Mold that grew after a sudden covered water loss is often paid, but most policies cap mold separately from the rest of the claim. Check that limit before you approve the scope; does homeowners insurance cover mold explains how it works.
Getting a Second Number
The worksheet only works with two quotes on it. If you have ServiceMaster's and want another written from the same rooms, (888) 840-6512 connects you with a certified remediation company that serves your address; the company gives you an arrival window for your address on the call, and there is no charge for the referral.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does ServiceMaster charge for mold removal?
Most residential mold remediation from a ServiceMaster Restore office falls in the national range of $1,500–$12,000. A contained patch under 10 square feet can be $500–$1,500, while mold in ductwork or framing across the house can exceed $8,000. Each office sets its quote from an inspection of your rooms.
Does ServiceMaster do mold remediation?
ServiceMaster Restore offices offer mold remediation alongside water damage restoration, though services vary by office and some work with partners. Search for ServiceMaster Restore with your city and confirm the office handles mold directly and who will lead the job.
Does ServiceMaster do mold testing and inspection?
Offices commonly inspect for mold and may arrange testing. For the cleanest result, have an independent assessor do the testing and write the protocol, let the remediation company bid against it, and have the assessor return for clearance, so no one grades their own work.
What makes a ServiceMaster mold quote go up?
Growth hidden inside walls or floors, hard access such as attics and crawl spaces, mold in the HVAC system, contents that need moving or cleaning, and areas still wet that must be dried first. Repairing the leak and rebuilding the room are usually priced separately.
How should I read ServiceMaster mold remediation reviews?
Read the reviews for the office that serves your address, not the brand average, because each office is separately owned. Look for comments on mold jobs, scheduling and rebuild quality, and ask the office whether the lead technician holds IICRC AMRT certification.
Who do I call right now for water damage?
Call (888) 840-6512. The line is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and connects you with an IICRC-certified water damage restoration company that serves your area. Describe what you can see — where the water is coming from, how long it has been there, and whether it smells — the more specific you are, the faster the right company is on the line.
If the source is a pipe or an appliance, shut the main water valve first. Have four things ready and the call goes quickly: the address, when the water started, what is wet now, and whether you have filed an insurance claim.
Still not sure which of these is your situation? (888) 840-6512 · toll-free · answered 24/7
Sources
- ServiceMaster Restore — official site
- IICRC S520 Standard for Professional Mold Remediation
- EPA — Mold Cleanup in Your Home
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Disclaimer: HearthDry is an independent educational resource. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, or insurance advice. Consult licensed professionals before making decisions about your property or insurance claims.
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