Mold remediation & removal
Containment, HEPA air filtration, removal of moldy drywall and insulation, and drying. What a licensed contractor does, and what black mold really means.
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Mold Remediation in New Orleans: Free Quotes from Local Companies
Found mold or a musty smell in your New Orleans, LA home or apartment? Describe it once, and independent mold inspection and remediation companies across the metro parishes can reply with free quotes.
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- Plain answers on cost, testing, insurance and Louisiana rules
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Found mold after a storm or leak?
Start with the water, not the mold.
- Stop the water and dry out. Shut off a leaking fixture, tarp a roof opening if it is safe, and get fans and a dehumidifier going. The EPA says to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold growth.
- Photograph everything first. Take photos and video of the mold, the water line and damaged belongings before anything is torn out or thrown away. Note the date. Keep samples of flooring or drywall if your adjuster asks.
- Don't run the AC over duct mold. If you can see mold inside the air handler, on the coil or in the ducts, leave the system off until someone looks at it, so it doesn't blow spores through the house.
- Renters: tell the landlord in writing. A text or email with photos and the date gives you a record. Keep copies of everything you send and receive.
- Then send one request. Describe your situation any time; companies reply on their own schedules. Call (504) 370-1142
If anyone in the home has breathing problems or other symptoms, see a doctor. This site does not give medical advice.
Mold problems you can get quotes for
Pick the one closest to yours. Images are illustrations.
Mold inspection & testing
When a test answers a real question and when it doesn't. Air versus surface samples, and why the tester should not be the remover.
Testing details
Mold after flooding & storms
Street flooding, roof leaks and long power outages after hurricanes like Ida and Francine. Flood cuts, drying and what your flood policy expects.
Flood and storm details
Attic mold
Slow roof leaks, bath fans vented into the attic and poor ventilation can stain roof decking for months before anyone climbs up to look.
Attic details
Crawl space & raised-home mold
Shotgun houses and raised cottages on brick piers sit over damp, humid air. Look for a musty smell, sagging insulation and stained joists.
Crawl space details
Bathroom & ceiling mold
Shower ceilings, caulk lines and weak exhaust fans. Often small jobs, and some you can clean yourself under the EPA's 10 square foot guideline.
Bathroom details
HVAC & duct mold
Cold ducts and coils sweat in summer air with dew points in the 70s. Clogged drain pans and leaky ducts can feed a smell every time the AC kicks on.
HVAC details
Mold in rentals & apartments
For renters and landlords: written repair requests, what the Louisiana Civil Code says about repairs, and when to get advice. General information, not legal advice.
Renter detailsHow the free quote service works
NOLA Mold Remediation does not inspect, test or remove mold. It passes your request to independent companies that do.
Describe the problem
Use the form or call. Say where the mold is, roughly how big it looks, what got wet and when, and whether you own or rent. Photos can come later.
Local companies reply
Independent mold inspection and remediation companies that work in your part of the metro contact you to look at the problem and quote it. Companies may pay to receive requests.
You compare and choose
Read each written scope, check the LSLBC license and insurance, and pick the company you trust, or none. Quotes are free and there is no obligation.
Louisiana license check
Louisiana requires a Mold Remediation license from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) for mold remediation projects of about $7,500 and up (La. R.S. 37:2150.1). Before you sign, look up the company's license on the LSLBC website. Not every company that replies will hold that license, so check each one yourself.
In Louisiana, a mold remediation contractor may not also do the mold assessment on the same property, or own the company that does (R.S. 37:2158). If you want an assessment before the work or a clearance test after it, use a separate company. Louisiana has no state license for mold inspectors that this site could find, so ask an inspector about training, insurance and the lab they use.
A licensed contractor must give you a written contract with its license number, price and insurance certificates, and a written report of the work. More in the mold FAQ.
What mold remediation costs
Published national guides put remediation at about $10 to $25 per square foot of affected area and a typical job at $1,200 to $3,750 (This Old House, Mar 2026), with a wider $1,500 to $9,000 from Fixr (Aug 2025). Testing runs about $450 to $800. The cost page has the full table and a calculator. Your quotes come from the companies, not from this site.
Cost guide and calculatorInsurance after a flood or leak
Flood damage goes to your flood (NFIP) policy, and wind, roof and plumbing damage usually goes to your homeowners policy. Mold coverage depends on the cause and your policy's mold limits. No one can promise coverage in advance.
Flood and storm moldWhy New Orleans homes get mold
Rain and muggy air. NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals put New Orleans at about 63 inches of rain a year at the airport, with June the wettest month. From June through August the average dew point sits around 72 to 74°F. The EPA suggests keeping indoor humidity below 60 percent, ideally 30 to 50 percent. In a New Orleans summer that depends on the AC, and cold ducts and pipes can sweat.
Old houses, raised houses. The median New Orleans home was built in 1960, and about 31 percent of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Many are shotgun houses and cottages raised on brick piers over a crawl space, where under-floor insulation and joists live in outdoor air. Newer homes in the suburbs are more often on a slab, where a flood or leak wets the bottom of the drywall and the wall cavity.
Storms and power outages. Every metro parish was in FEMA disaster declarations for Hurricanes Katrina (2005), Gustav (2008), Isaac (2012), Ida (2021) and Francine (2024). After Ida, the National Hurricane Center reported that all power was lost in Jefferson Parish, so many homes went days without AC while they were wet. In September 2024, Francine dropped about 8 to 9.5 inches of rain on Metairie, Kenner, New Orleans and Mandeville, mostly within a few hours (National Weather Service).
Lots of renters. About 49 percent of New Orleans households rent, and many live in doubles and small buildings where one unit's leak can reach the next. Renters can start with the rental and apartment mold page, and anyone with a raised home can read about crawl space mold.
Areas served
Requests come from across New Orleans, from Uptown and Gentilly to Lakeview, New Orleans East and Algiers, and from these towns. Companies also cover Terrytown, River Ridge, Harahan and Westwego.
Common questions
Is NOLA Mold Remediation a mold company?
No. NOLA Mold Remediation is a free quote service. You describe the mold problem once, and independent mold inspection and remediation companies that work in New Orleans and nearby parishes reply with quotes. The company you choose writes the contract and does the work. Companies may pay to receive requests. Asking costs you nothing, and you never have to hire anyone.
How much does mold remediation cost in New Orleans?
Published national guides put remediation at about $10 to $25 per square foot of affected area, so 100 square feet often lands near $1,000 to $2,500. This Old House puts a typical job at $1,200 to $3,750. These are estimates, not quotes. See the cost guide and calculator.
Does a mold company need a license in Louisiana?
For larger jobs, yes. Louisiana requires a Mold Remediation license from the LSLBC for mold remediation projects of about $7,500 and up (La. R.S. 37:2150.1). Before you sign, look up the company's license on the LSLBC website. Owners and tenants may clean their own property without a license (R.S. 37:2157).
Should the same company test for mold and remove it?
Not in Louisiana. A mold remediation contractor may not also do the mold assessment on the same property, or own the company that does (R.S. 37:2158). If you want an assessment or a clearance test, hire a separate, independent company. Requests here can reach both kinds of company.
Do I need a mold test if I can see the mold?
Usually not. The EPA says that in most cases, if visible mold growth is present, sampling is unnecessary. Testing can help when you smell mold but can't find it, when you have a dispute with a landlord or seller, or when you want a clearance check after the work. See mold inspection and testing.
Can I clean mold myself?
Often, if the patch is small and the water problem is fixed. The EPA says homeowners can usually handle an area of less than about 10 square feet, roughly 3 feet by 3 feet. Wear gloves and a mask, scrub with detergent and water, and dry the area fully. Larger areas, mold inside walls or ducts, or flood water call for a professional.
Found mold or a musty smell? Get free quotes.
Describe it once and independent mold companies serving New Orleans and the metro can reply with no-obligation quotes.
NOLA Mold Remediation is an independent quote service and is not affiliated with any mold inspection or remediation company. Prices are published third-party ranges, not quotes. Images are illustrations.