Mold Remediation? Anyone have to deal with this !!?

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Mold Remediation? Anyone have to deal with this !!?

Bailey Coleman
Investor · Member since 2022 · 65 posts · 38 votes

We were told we have mold in our basement and got 1 quote for mold remediation and it came back at $5,500. This included labor and material. I will add the quote to the post below. Has anyone gone through removing mold from one of their properties?? This is for the basements of a duplex and a SFR behind it. So this is a quote for 2 basements. Any tips I should know. Is removing black mold from the basement a high priority in most cases?

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Bob S.
Real Estate Consultant · Cleveland · Member since 2020 · 6k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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Quote from @Bailey Coleman:

We were told we have mold in our basement and got 1 quote for mold remediation and it came back at $5,500. This included labor and material. I will add the quote to the post below. Has anyone gone through removing mold from one of their properties?? This is for the basements of a duplex and a SFR behind it. So this is a quote for 2 basements. Any tips I should know. Is removing black mold from the basement a high priority in most cases?

 this price seems absurd. It's a basement rip it out, wash it all down, move on. MORE important question. Why did it grow? Why did you allow it to spread so much? Where is the water coming from? Stop the leaks, install window vents and or humidifier I have done dozens of jobs like this. 

All the best 

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  • Chris SeveneyBusiness Member
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    @Bailey Coleman

    Is it a priority yes.

    The cost - doesn’t seem outrageous it also do not know the extent of the damage

    Also what caused the mold as you will want to mitigate what actually caused it so it doesn’t happen again

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  • Bailey Coleman
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    Quote from @Chris Seveney:

    @Bailey Coleman

    Is it a priority yes.

    The cost - doesn’t seem outrageous it also do not know the extent of the damage

    Also what caused the mold as you will want to mitigate what actually caused it so it doesn’t happen again

    They said it was just moist down in the basement and recommend I put a dehumidifier down there after the repairs

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  • Bruce WoodruffPro Member
    Contractor/Investor/Consultant · San Diego / Phoenix · Member since 2021 · 12k+ posts · 15k+ votes
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    Black mold is nasty one. You must get rid of it or you will have potential liability down the road. The price seems reasonable in today's crazy world.....

    But as @Chris Seveney said, it will bepointless unless you completely get rid of the source first. I doubt it is just 'moist in the basement'...why is it moist in the basement is the question....?

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  • Chris SeveneyBusiness Member
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    Quote from @Bailey Coleman:
    Quote from @Chris Seveney:

    @Bailey Coleman

    Is it a priority yes.

    The cost - doesn’t seem outrageous it also do not know the extent of the damage

    Also what caused the mold as you will want to mitigate what actually caused it so it doesn’t happen again

    They said it was just moist down in the basement and recommend I put a dehumidifier down there after the repairs


     how much mold is it?

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  • Bailey Coleman
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    Quote from @Chris Seveney:
    Quote from @Bailey Coleman:
    Quote from @Chris Seveney:

    @Bailey Coleman

    Is it a priority yes.

    The cost - doesn’t seem outrageous it also do not know the extent of the damage

    Also what caused the mold as you will want to mitigate what actually caused it so it doesn’t happen again

    They said it was just moist down in the basement and recommend I put a dehumidifier down there after the repairs


     how much mold is it?


     It's a good amount . I was thinking about handling the situation myself

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  • Bob S.
    Real Estate Consultant · Cleveland · Member since 2020 · 6k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    Quote from @Bailey Coleman:

    We were told we have mold in our basement and got 1 quote for mold remediation and it came back at $5,500. This included labor and material. I will add the quote to the post below. Has anyone gone through removing mold from one of their properties?? This is for the basements of a duplex and a SFR behind it. So this is a quote for 2 basements. Any tips I should know. Is removing black mold from the basement a high priority in most cases?

     this price seems absurd. It's a basement rip it out, wash it all down, move on. MORE important question. Why did it grow? Why did you allow it to spread so much? Where is the water coming from? Stop the leaks, install window vents and or humidifier I have done dozens of jobs like this. 

    All the best 

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  • Jaron WallingPro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2018 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes
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    It really depends on the extent of the mold and like others mentioned the SOURCE. If you don't control the moisture level or stop the source it's going to come back. You'll end up with pissed off tenants and future expenses. 

    If the mold is behind the walls, underneath, upside down, all over, I would justify that quote. That's a major job. If it's just surface mold that can sprayed, washed, and cleaned up that's way to high. 

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  • Bob S.
    Real Estate Consultant · Cleveland · Member since 2020 · 6k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    Quote from @Jaron Walling:

    It really depends on the extent of the mold and like others mentioned the SOURCE. If you don't control the moisture level or stop the source it's going to come back. You'll end up with pissed off tenants and future expenses. 

    If the mold is behind the walls, underneath, upside down, all over, I would justify that quote. That's a major job. If it's just surface mold that can sprayed, washed, and cleaned up that's way to high. 


     Well, it's a basement, I just assumed it was concrete walls. 

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  • Jaron WallingPro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2018 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes
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    Quote from @Bob S.:
    Quote from @Jaron Walling:

    It really depends on the extent of the mold and like others mentioned the SOURCE. If you don't control the moisture level or stop the source it's going to come back. You'll end up with pissed off tenants and future expenses. 

    If the mold is behind the walls, underneath, upside down, all over, I would justify that quote. That's a major job. If it's just surface mold that can sprayed, washed, and cleaned up that's way to high. 


     Well, it's a basement, I just assumed it was concrete walls. 

    Same. We have cleaned walls and floor joists before but it was just surface mold. Absolutely no reason to spend thousands on that. We also supply dehumidifiers in our rentals with basements. None of our units have basement bedrooms so its easier. 

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  • Bob S.
    Real Estate Consultant · Cleveland · Member since 2020 · 6k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    Quote from @Jaron Walling:
    Quote from @Bob S.:
    Quote from @Jaron Walling:

    It really depends on the extent of the mold and like others mentioned the SOURCE. If you don't control the moisture level or stop the source it's going to come back. You'll end up with pissed off tenants and future expenses. 

    If the mold is behind the walls, underneath, upside down, all over, I would justify that quote. That's a major job. If it's just surface mold that can sprayed, washed, and cleaned up that's way to high. 


     Well, it's a basement, I just assumed it was concrete walls. 

    Same. We have cleaned walls and floor joists before but it was just surface mold. Absolutely no reason to spend thousands on that. We also supply dehumidifiers in our rentals with basements. None of our units have basement bedrooms so its easier. 


     5K IS OBSURD, but I also believe this poster used a mold remediation co, they WACK you. I just have had one  my GC do it. It's not rocket science, cut it out, wash it down, do preventative maintenance call it a day. But I would have also not have had is spread so much, 

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  • Bruce WoodruffPro Member
    Contractor/Investor/Consultant · San Diego / Phoenix · Member since 2021 · 12k+ posts · 15k+ votes
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    I guess where you guys live, it is not required to have a Mold Remediation Company do the work? Where I worked (in California) it was a $30k fine to do it yourself....

    Make sure you guys check with your local regulations. The guy that got caught and paid the $30,000 wished he had.....

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  • Bob S.
    Real Estate Consultant · Cleveland · Member since 2020 · 6k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    Quote from @Bruce Woodruff:

    I guess where you guys live, it is not required to have a Mold Remediation Company do the work? Where I worked (in California) it was a $30k fine to do it yourself....

    Make sure you guys check with your local regulations. The guy that got caught and paid the $30,000 wished he had.....


     Well, the only way anyone will know if there is mold is if the tenant reported them to the city, sure then no choice. But if its spotted prior, well just get it removed. 

    All the best 

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  • Bailey Coleman
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    Investor · Member since 2022 · 65 posts · 38 votes
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    Quote from @Jaron Walling:
    Quote from @Bob S.:
    Quote from @Jaron Walling:

    It really depends on the extent of the mold and like others mentioned the SOURCE. If you don't control the moisture level or stop the source it's going to come back. You'll end up with pissed off tenants and future expenses. 

    If the mold is behind the walls, underneath, upside down, all over, I would justify that quote. That's a major job. If it's just surface mold that can sprayed, washed, and cleaned up that's way to high. 


     Well, it's a basement, I just assumed it was concrete walls. 

    Same. We have cleaned walls and floor joists before but it was just surface mold. Absolutely no reason to spend thousands on that. We also supply dehumidifiers in our rentals with basements. None of our units have basement bedrooms so its easier. 

     @Pam Coleman Thank you for the insight. I believe I will just try to do it myself and get one of those mold foggers and spray. We recently just put a dehumidifier down there and are looking to dry lock the basement 

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  • Bailey Coleman
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    Investor · Member since 2022 · 65 posts · 38 votes
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    Quote from @Bob S.:
    Quote from @Bailey Coleman:

    We were told we have mold in our basement and got 1 quote for mold remediation and it came back at $5,500. This included labor and material. I will add the quote to the post below. Has anyone gone through removing mold from one of their properties?? This is for the basements of a duplex and a SFR behind it. So this is a quote for 2 basements. Any tips I should know. Is removing black mold from the basement a high priority in most cases?

     this price seems absurd. It's a basement rip it out, wash it all down, move on. MORE important question. Why did it grow? Why did you allow it to spread so much? Where is the water coming from? Stop the leaks, install window vents and or humidifier I have done dozens of jobs like this. 

    All the best 

     Very informative , Thanks .  I think I will go get one of those mold foggers and anti mold sprays from home depot to handle the situation myself. We purchased the house from a hoarder. The mold was already there and it had been really moist. We are working on waterproofing the basement and installed a dehumidifier down there 

    @Pam Coleman

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  • Pam Coleman
    Cleveland · Member since 2023 · 5 posts · 4 votes
    3y

    The basement is concrete and very old.  I believe the water issue is coming from a leaking hot water tank and moisture from a leaking sink that was never fixed.  There is no drywall down there.  No black mold present.  I believe this can be taken care of with bleach and a power washer.  

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  • Kevin Hintz
    Investor · Tacoma, WA · Member since 2021 · 97 posts · 28 votes
    2y

    That's definitely something you should prioritize. Mold not only damages your property but can also pose serious health risks, especially if it's black mold.

    As for the quote you received, $5,500 sounds a bit higher for the remediation of two basements, even with labor and materials included. For reference, I live in South Florida, and I recently had a similar situation with a basement of 1100 square feet. The cost of mold removal was around $ 3,000. But prices can vary depending on the mold infestation's severity, the area's size, and the remediation methods.

    The company I used was 24/7 Service Pros. If anyone's from South Florida, I recommend them. They were efficient and thorough, and they are certified (IICRC).

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