Mold Removal Companies in Atlanta, Georgia
Mold removal companies in Atlanta range from IICRC-certified professionals with independent clearance testing to operators without verified credentials. The mold removal industry has a documented history of consumer complaints — this directory helps you tell them apart.
Why You Need Two Companies, Not One
The biggest mistake Atlanta homeowners make when dealing with mold isn't hiring a bad contractor. It's hiring one company to do everything. The company removing your mold has a financial interest in finding as much mold as possible — if that same company does your testing, there's no independent check on their work.
The industry standard (IICRC S520) requires the removal company and the verification inspector to be separate. The final step of any legitimate mold removal job is a clearance test by an independent inspector — confirming the mold is gone and your home is safe. This directory lists contractors and inspectors separately for exactly this reason.
Mold Removal Contractors in Atlanta
121 listedSERVPRO of North Atlanta/ Buckhead
3340 Peachtree Rd #1800, Atlanta, GA 30326
+1 404-793-0190Tidal Wave Response
5394 New Peachtree Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341
+1 404-900-3852Reliable Restoration, LLC
2900 Jones Mill Rd, Peachtree Corners, GA 30071
+1 678-968-8552Paul Davis Restoration of South Atlanta
201 Andrew Dr, Stockbridge, GA 30281
+1 770-874-7860Paul Davis Restoration of North Atlanta
1000 Miller Ct W, Norcross, GA 30071
+1 770-501-0941All Atlanta Mold Removal Contractors
Property Medics of Georgia
3250 Peachtree Corners Cir Suite A/B, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
+1 404-737-7901Remediation Group
1320 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW #2200, Atlanta, GA 30318
+1 404-574-5009Engineered Solutions of Georgia
4500 Highlands Pkwy SE, Smyrna, GA 30082
+1 678-904-3791SERVPRO of NW DeKalb / Dunwoody / Brookhaven
3650 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE #718, Brookhaven, GA 30319
+1 770-744-0963Duraclean Cleaning and Restoration
3320 S Cobb Dr SE #2, Smyrna, GA 30080
+1 770-434-9559Restoration 1 of North Atlanta
1360 Union Hill Rd STE C, Alpharetta, GA 30004
+1 678-390-2145Water Damage Restoration Atlanta
208 Rocky Ford Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30317
+1 678-203-6216NRG Water Damage Restoration
6990 Peachtree Industrial Blvd Suite N, Peachtree Corners, GA 30071
+1 678-968-4015One Stop Restoration
6699 Peachtree Industrial Blvd Unit D, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
+1 404-777-7077Koala Insulation of Atlanta Perimeter North
120 Forrest Lake Dr NW, Sandy Springs, GA 30327
+1 678-722-3068Rainbow Restoration of Metro Atlanta
6400 Atlantic Blvd Ste 125, Norcross, GA 30071
+1 678-632-5480United Water Restoration Group - Atlanta North
5990 Unity Dr Ste BI, Norcross, GA 30071
+1 404-935-5670SERVPRO of South Atlanta
100 Hartsfield Center Pkwy #500, Atlanta, GA 30354
+1 404-505-1760Pure Maintenance
3295 River Exchange Dr #584, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
+1 888-405-3112SERVPRO of Southeast Cobb
800 Battery Ave SE Suite 300 #3036, Atlanta, GA 30339
+1 770-779-9373Atlanta Mold
3539 Dial Dr, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
+1 404-552-2707Atlanta Mold and cleaning LLC Mold Removal & Testing
1627 Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 30032
+1 770-895-0991Restoration Damage Pros of Atlanta
235 Windflower Trce, Roswell, GA 30075
+1 404-227-3646True North Restoration of NW Atlanta
1700 Cumberland Point Dr STE 18, Marietta, GA 30067
+1 404-446-2558Service Restoration
480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE UNIT 170, Atlanta, GA 30312
+1 404-220-8880All Star Mobile Detailing & Mold Remediation
819 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
+1 352-615-9876Atlanta Elite Reconstruction Services
4284 Memorial Dr Suite # B, Decatur, GA 30032
+1 404-487-6162Alliance Restoration and Cleaning Inc.
303 Perimeter Center N #300, Atlanta, GA 30346
+1 678-819-71101-800 Water Damage of West Georgia / Carrollton
108 Park Pl Way, Carrollton, GA 30117
+1 770-823-8028Asbestos Removal Pro
4215 Lake Forrest Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30342
+1 404-456-6438Atlanta’s Restoration Services - Water Damage Mitigation & Mold Remediation Company - Commercial & Residential Experts!
245 N Highland Ave NE APT 408, Atlanta, GA 30307
+1 470-453-9935Certified Mold & Water Damage Restoration LLC
6501 Beaver Creek Trail, Atlanta, GA 30349
+1 470-712-1644RestorePro Mold Removal
7507 Roswell Rd #1041, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Construction and Mold Remodeling
2275 Marietta Blvd NW #270-277, Atlanta, GA 30318
+1 470-219-4132Velocious Water & Fire Restoration
5020 S Atlanta Rd SE # 4, Atlanta, GA 30339
+1 770-209-3938Unity Water Damage Restoration Atlanta
89 Airline St NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
+1 404-948-3611My Mold Detective
1320 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW b2400, Atlanta, GA 30318
+1 866-243-7987Express Automotive Detailing and Biohazard Specialists
105 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
+1 470-447-3251Mold Remediation Professionals
1107 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
+1 470-205-4188D'Sapone Restorations - Atlanta
1266 W Paces Ferry Rd NW #266, Atlanta, GA 30327
+1 770-924-4757SmartShield Water Restoration Atlanta, GA
556 St Charles Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
+1 404-659-2118Fast Mold Testing
191 Peachtree Rd NE Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30303
+1 470-672-4597MoldStar Remediation
1222 Franklin Gateway SE Suite 70, Marietta, GA 30067
+1 404-585-7319Atlanta Mold and Environmental Testing, LLC
80 Hawks Nest Ct, Sharpsburg, GA 30277
+1 678-414-8083Xtreme Environmental Services Inc
3379 Peachtree Rd NE #555, Atlanta, GA 30326
+1 404-439-4303Clean Masters Water Damage Restoration Atlanta GA
724 Commodore Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
+1 470-706-9840TritonDry Water Damage Restoration
895 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW #54, Atlanta, GA 30310
+1 678-606-44935 Red Flags When Hiring a Mold Removal Company in Atlanta
They offer free testing.
Legitimate mold inspectors charge for their services — typically $200–$600. A "free inspection" means the company is betting on finding enough mold to sell you a remediation job. That incentive structure doesn't produce honest assessments.
They want to do both the testing and the removal.
If one company wants to assess the problem, remove the mold, and confirm the work is done, you have no independent verification of anything. The conflict of interest is structural, not personal. Require separate companies.
They diagnosed "black mold" without a lab test.
No one can identify mold species by looking at it. A contractor who tells you on the spot that you have toxic black mold is either guessing or pitching. Either way, walk away.
They want full payment before work starts.
Standard industry payment structure: 25% when work begins, 25% at midpoint, 50% after completion and a passing clearance test. Full payment upfront is one of the oldest contractor scams in any trade.
They can't give you a written, itemized estimate.
If a contractor can't tell you in writing exactly what they'll contain, remove, and charge — they can't be held accountable for delivering it. Verbal quotes are not contracts.
What Mold Removal Costs in Atlanta
| Location | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Bathroom | $500 – $1,500 |
| Crawl space | $500 – $2,000 |
| Basement | $1,000 – $4,000 |
| Attic | $1,000 – $4,000 |
| HVAC system | $2,000 – $8,000 |
| Whole house (severe) | $10,000 – $30,000+ |
Per square foot: $10–$25 for most jobs. National average: $2,300–$2,400.
Is your quote too high?
Get at least three written estimates before you commit. A legitimate company will itemize their quote — square footage of containment, materials to be removed, equipment, and timeline. A quote delivered under pressure to sign immediately is a red flag regardless of price.
What's not included in most quotes:
The independent clearance test (budget $150–$400 separately), structural repairs after material removal, and treatment of the moisture source itself. Ask every contractor: does your quote include moisture source identification, or just mold removal?
Does Insurance Cover Mold Removal in Georgia?
Short answer: usually not. Standard homeowners insurance policies cover mold only when it results from a sudden, accidental covered event — a burst pipe, an overflowing appliance, a roof damaged by a named storm.
What insurance almost never covers:
- ×Mold from a slow leak — classified as owner neglect
- ×Mold from flooding — standard policies and FEMA flood insurance both exclude mold
- ×Mold from condensation, poor ventilation, or long-standing moisture
Common Questions About Mold Removal
Is this black mold?▾
There's no way to know by looking at it. Mold color doesn't identify species — you'd need a lab test for that. Don't let a contractor charge you a premium because they called it black mold without a test.
Do I have to leave my house during mold removal?▾
It depends on where the mold is and how much there is. For contained jobs in one area, most families can stay in another part of the house. For larger jobs involving multiple areas or your HVAC system, leaving for the duration is standard.
How do I know the mold was actually removed?▾
The only reliable answer is a clearance test by an independent inspector — someone with no financial connection to the removal company. Any contractor who completes work and doesn't mention a clearance test is leaving you with no way to verify the job.
Will my insurance cover this?▾
Only if mold resulted from a sudden, covered event like a burst pipe or appliance failure. Mold from slow leaks, poor ventilation, or flooding is almost never covered. Even when covered, most policies cap mold coverage at $1,000–$10,000.
How long does mold removal take?▾
Most standard residential jobs take 1–5 days. Add 2–5 business days for clearance test lab results after the job is complete. If you have a real estate closing deadline, get that timeline in writing from both the contractor and the inspector.
Can mold come back after removal?▾
Yes — if the moisture source isn't fixed. Mold is a symptom of a water problem. A legitimate contractor identifies and addresses the moisture source as part of the job.
What's the difference between a mold inspector and a mold removal company?▾
A mold inspector tests your home, identifies the extent of the problem, and writes the scope of work. They do not remove mold. A mold removal company physically removes the mold. The inspector also does the final clearance test. These must always be two separate companies.
Is Mold Removal Licensed in Georgia?
Georgia does not currently require a specific license for mold remediation. This makes the IICRC certification check more important, not less. The independent clearance test is the most reliable safeguard a homeowner has in unregulated markets.
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