Mold Removal Companies in Chicago, Illinois
Mold removal companies in Chicago 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. Every Chicago winter brings freeze-thaw cycles that work water into foundations, and every wet spring follows. Basement and crawl space mold are the most common calls in this market. Illinois requires mold remediation companies to register with the state and maintain active third-party certification. Every contractor listed here has been checked against that requirement.
Why You Need Two Companies, Not One
The biggest mistake Chicago 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 Chicago
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Romexterra Construction Fire and Water Restoration Services of Chicago
159 N Sangamon St ste 238, Chicago, IL 60607
+1 312-598-2357SERVPRO of Evergreen Park/South Chicago City
1750 E 87th St Suite #1, Chicago, IL 60617
+1 773-337-3900All Chicago Mold Removal Contractors
Excel Fire And Water Damage Restoration Services
2375 Estes Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
+1 866-790-5456BluSky Restoration Contractors
3200 Squibb Ave, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
+1 800-266-5677Illinois Mold Eradicator
4453 Camden Ct, Richton Park, IL 60471
+1 708-465-4786Bluestone Environmental
7328 W 90th St, Bridgeview, IL 60455
+1 708-598-9510Moldman Chicago
2607 W 25th St, Chicago, IL 60608
+1 312-878-6444Mold Pro Chicago
5043 S Leclaire Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
+1 708-560-7767ServiceMaster By Simons - North Shore
8124 Ridgeway Ave, Skokie, IL 60076
+1 847-316-9145SERVPRO of Downtown Chicago/Team Zubricki
601 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60605
+1 312-877-9937GHF Hardwood Flooring Company
939 W North Ave suite 750, Chicago, IL 60642
+1 708-369-3372HydroForce Cleaning & Restoration
2709 W Fulton St #4n, Chicago, IL 60612
+1 630-835-0862SERVPRO of West Loop / Bucktown / Greektown
1016 W Jackson Blvd #320, Chicago, IL 60607
+1 773-434-9100Green Water & Fire Inc.
5000 W Bloomingdale Ave unit 7, Chicago, IL 60639
+1 773-800-9542Green Home Solutions of Chicago West Suburbs/Dupage (IL)
367 S Rohlwing Rd Suite O, Addison, IL 60101
+1 630-410-9930SERVPRO of Chicago Heights/Crete/Beecher
17924 S Halsted St Suite B, Homewood, IL 60430
+1 708-672-0077Green Home Solutions of Chicago Glenview
2041 Johns Dr, Glenview, IL 60025
+1 872-225-3220Restoration 1 of Chicago North Shore
655 Rockland Rd Suite 104, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
+1 847-908-9947STOP Restoration Services of Chicago West IL
7950 Lemont Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60516
+1 312-313-7805ServiceMaster Restoration by RCS
939 W North Ave Suit 750, Chicago, IL 60642
+1 312-998-7300Northern Environmental Development, Inc
2000 W Carroll Ave #303b, Chicago, IL 60612
+1 312-850-9010Signature Water and Fire Restoration
624 Anthony Trail, Northbrook, IL 60062
+1 224-515-0100Chicago Custom Remodeling, Inc. 30 years in business ✔️
816 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
+1 708-299-9187SERVPRO of Hyde Park / E. Bridgeport / Bronzeville
410 E 47th St #100v, Chicago, IL 60653
+1 312-509-5000SERVPRO of Downtown Chicago/Team Nichols
30 N Michigan Ave #702, Chicago, IL 60602
+1 312-682-0723OBI Disasters & Restoration Companies Inc.
3333 Warrenville Rd STE 200, Lisle, IL 60532
+1 630-300-0363Redefined Restoration - Franklin Park Water Damage Service
1075 Waveland Ave, Bensenville, IL 60106
+1 708-303-6732SERVPRO of Streamwood / Bartlett / West Chicago City
40 Stone Hill Rd, Oswego, IL 60543
+1 630-562-9212Chicago Asbestos & Mold Professionals
4959 S Kedvale Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
+1 773-914-5106SERVPRO of Marquette Park / West Lawn / Ford City
4100 W 76th St Suite M, Chicago, IL 60652
+1 773-337-3993Chicago Tuckpointing Service - Liam Construction
833 W Chicago Ave Unit 300, Chicago, IL 60642
+1 630-242-0793SERVPRO of Downtown Chicago/Gold Coast/Lincoln Park/Lakeview
1657 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
+1 773-935-6750Chicago Fire & Water Damage Restoration Group
2156 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612
+1 217-364-2286ServiceMaster ARG - Chicago Water & Mold Restoration
4564 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
+1 773-286-9500ServiceMaster Fire & Water Damage Cleanup
3033 N Clark St Near, Chicago, IL 60657
+1 312-754-0130ServiceMaster Chicago, IL Cleaning & Restoration Services
321 N Clark St suite 500, Chicago, IL 60654
+1 312-998-7300August Water Damage Restoration Chicago
2810 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60657
+1 773-277-9936Pancy - Mold Removal & Inspection Chicago
600 W Jackson Blvd # 710, Chicago, IL 60661
+1 464-259-1414ProFix 24/7 Chicagoland's Damage Restoration Company
409 Algonquin Rd Unit 13, Mt Prospect, IL 60056
+1 847-595-4820High Efficiency Professional Abatement
4501 W Cortez St, Chicago, IL 60651
+1 773-342-7553Illinois Environmental Restoration
875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
+1 877-923-8883Water Damage Restoration - Chicago
1663 S Mt Prospect Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
+1 888-718-7770RestoPros of Chicago North Shore
7080 N McCormick Blvd Office BS3, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
+1 847-349-4635Chicago Water Restoration Services
4862 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
+1 708-490-1011Authorized Restoration Services
929 Capistrano Terrace, Bartlett, IL 60103
+1 630-635-6900USA Water and Fire Restoration
1000 Jorie Blvd Suite 359, Oak Brook, IL 60523
+1 630-626-4321BELFOR Property Restoration (Chicago Northbrook)
650 Anthony Trail b, Northbrook, IL 60062
+1 847-205-0580ServiceMaster by Elite Restoration
200 Seegers Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
+1 847-916-83545 Red Flags When Hiring a Mold Removal Company in Chicago
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 Chicago
Chicago mold removal quotes run slightly above national averages due to higher labor costs and the added complexity of basement work in older housing stock. For most residential jobs in the metro area, expect quotes in the $2,500–$5,000 range, with attic and crawl space work at the lower end and finished basement or HVAC work at the higher end.
| 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?
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Does Insurance Cover Mold Removal in Illinois?
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 Illinois?
Yes. Illinois requires mold remediation companies to register with the state under the Mold Remediation Registration Act (SB 1087, effective January 1, 2025). Registration requires proof of active third-party certification (IICRC, NORMI, or ACAC) and evidence of liability insurance. An unregistered company operating in Illinois is violating state law.
Note: The IDPH public contractor lookup database is not yet live as of early 2026. When it launches, every listing on this page will be updated with IDPH registration numbers. In the meantime, ask any contractor for their registration number and verify it with IDPH directly at dph.illinois.gov.
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