Mold Removal Companies in Portland, Oregon
Mold removal companies in Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland
108 listed911 Restoration Inc.
5035 Hiatus Rd, Sunrise, FL 33351
+1 305-280-0755Portland Construction & Restoration Solutions
14915 SW 72nd Ave, Portland, OR 97224
+1 503-342-1212Alpha Environmental Services
11080 SW Allen Blvd #100, Beaverton, OR 97005
+1 503-676-6327Paul Davis Restoration of Portland / Vancouver
1800 W Fourth Plain Blvd Ste. 120B, Vancouver, WA 98660
+1 503-822-6280MoldEaters
13403 NE 72nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98686
+1 360-574-6399Robinson Restoration - Portland & Vancouver
10616 NE 124th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98682
+1 360-947-2738All Portland Mold Removal Contractors
Oregon Restoration Co.
17750 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd Suite #150, Portland, OR 97224
+1 503-860-9567ServPlus Water Damage Restoration
15824 S Pope Ln, Oregon City, OR 97045
+1 503-657-6000True North Restoration of SW Oregon
1580 Green Siding Rd, Roseburg, OR 97471
+1 541-667-0482DRYmedic Restoration Services of Portland
18256 SW 100th Ct, Tualatin, OR 97062
+1 503-455-7907SERVPRO of Cedar Mill/Oak Hills
2110 NE Aloclek Dr Ste 601, Hillsboro, OR 97124
+1 503-619-6198Dryworx Water Damage Restoration
1727 NE 13th Ave Ste 103, Portland, OR 97212
+1 971-299-7021Ethos Water Damage of Portland
2074 NE Aloclek Dr Ste 424, Hillsboro, OR 97124
+1 971-442-3000PacWest Restoration Inc
7409 SW Tech Center Dr Suite 150, Tigard, OR 97223
+1 503-746-6545SERVPRO of Portland, South Portland and The Sebago Lake Region
9 Hutcherson Dr, Gorham, ME 04038
+1 207-977-4478Summit Cleaning & Restoration Portland
11305 NE Marx St suite b, Portland, OR 97220
+1 503-769-4333Hannah Restoration, LLC
100 Commerce Dr suite a, Hendersonville, TN 37075
+1 615-751-0410Paul Davis Restoration of Southern New Hampshire, Maine & Boston North (Essex County)
3560 Lafayette Rd SUITE C, Portsmouth, NH 03801
+1 603-964-8484Pure Maintenance Portland
555 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 105, Portland, OR 97214
+1 503-461-1006BELFOR Property Restoration (Portland)
12823 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97230
+1 503-408-8880United Water Restoration Group of Beaverton
9954 SW Arctic Dr, Beaverton, OR 97005
+1 971-270-3960Rainbow Restoration of Greater Portland
2 Washington Ave, Scarborough, ME 04074
+1 207-730-71251-800 WATER DAMAGE of Vancouver & Portland
1200 NE 112th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684
+1 360-448-2836ServiceMaster Fire & Water Recovery By QRT Quality Restore Team LLC
11935 NE Sumner St bldg 2, Portland, OR 97220
+1 503-444-9089Portland NW Water Damage Restoration
2727 SE 75th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97123
+1 971-424-4730J&S Restoration and Reconstruction LLC
761 SW Filbert St, McMinnville, OR 97128
+1 971-241-6533Home Remodeler Contractor | Custom Concept Homes Portland
17310 SE Sherman St, Portland, OR 97233
+1 971-446-6555BluSky Restoration Contractors
10898 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Rd, Tualatin, OR 97062
+1 503-482-6720Cornerstone Disaster Repair, Inc.
5331 S Macadam Ave #377, Portland, OR 97239
+1 503-295-0108Pure Maintenance Beaverton
12725 SW Millikan Way Suite 300, Beaverton, OR 97005
+1 503-836-8833United Water Fire Mold Restoration Beaverton
17353 SW View Ln, Beaverton, OR 97007
+1 503-369-1994Premier Water Damage Restoration Portland OR
1527 SW Columbia St, Portland, OR 97201
+1 971-365-6706Portland Water & Fire Damage Restoration
434 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97204
+1 971-347-0870Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Portland ME
60 Gray Rd unit d, Falmouth, ME 04105
+1 207-618-9975Oregon Fire and Water Cleanup and Restoration
10117 SE Sunnyside Rd ste F 53, Clackamas, OR 97015
+1 971-400-0001Carey Water Restoration of Oregon
4020 SE International Way C105, Portland, OR 97222
+1 503-406-8295Content Recovery Specialists of Portland, OR
16260 SW 72nd Ave, Portland, OR 97224
+1 503-455-4819SERVPRO of Portland, Rockport
2321 Farm to Market Rd 3036, Rockport, TX 78382
+1 361-985-64445 Red Flags When Hiring a Mold Removal Company in Portland
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 Portland
| 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 Oregon?
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 Oregon?
Oregon 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.
Full Oregon licensing guide →More Portland Mold Removal Resources
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