Mold Removal Companies in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Mold removal companies in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh
118 listedBactronix Corp.
500 Lindbergh Dr Suite 530, Moon Township, PA 15108
+1 412-939-4905Voda Cleaning & Restoration
7905 Kincannon Pl, Lorton, VA 22079
+1 703-520-5060All Pittsburgh Mold Removal Contractors
SERVPRO of Metro Pittsburgh East
1951 Lincoln Hwy, North Versailles Township, PA 15137
+1 412-712-7211ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh
745 Allegheny Ave, Oakmont, PA 15139
+1 412-826-1010Everdry Waterproofing of Pittsburgh
1568 Mars-Evans City Rd, Evans City, PA 16033
+1 724-538-7455Insulwise Energy & Comfort Solutions
300 Camp Horne Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15202
+1 412-260-6701Ed Lampl Environmental and Home Inspections
462 Biddle Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
+1 412-222-5968Duckstein Restoration & HVAC
17 Furnace Street Extension, McKees Rocks, PA 15136
+1 412-737-8673Future Image Automotive detailing and Paintless Dent Repair
412 Jane St, Carnegie, PA 15106
+1 412-780-4115Paul Davis Restoration of Western Pennsylvania
880 Mercer Rd, Beaver Falls, PA 15010
+1 724-758-6540Restoration Contracting Services
720 Anderson St, New Kensington, PA 15068
+1 412-203-5061SERVPRO of Downtown Pittsburgh/Team Dobson
365 Munson Ave, McKees Rocks, PA 15136
+1 412-474-0911Bradford Renovations Pittsburgh
1001 McKee St Suite 100, McKees Rocks, PA 15136
+1 724-712-0565Alpha Air Quality
2581 Washington Rd Building 200 Suite 223, Pittsburgh, PA 15241
+1 724-812-8144G.S. Jones Restoration Consulting
8347 Ohio River Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15202
+1 412-866-1056Pittsburgh's Best Remodeling Contractors - Honest Renovators
5424 Walnut St 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
+1 412-212-6534Phil's Wood Finishing and Chair Repair
1202 Tennessee Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
+1 412-726-7890Buccos Roofing
651 Holiday Drive, Foster Plaza 5, # 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
+1 724-587-6970Mertz Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing LLC
1225 Muldowney Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15207
+1 412-737-9514Victoria Environmental Services, LLC
165 Jacks Run Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15214
+1 412-512-8758Paul Davis Restoration of Pittsburgh
201C Ann St Suite C, Oakmont, PA 15139
+1 412-204-6540Content Recovery Specialists of Pittsburgh, PA
195 Montour Run Rd, Coraopolis, PA 15108
+1 833-525-7277Water Damage Restoration Pittsburgh
2222 Noblestown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
+1 412-314-0664A&C Chimney Sweep & Repair and Fireplace Cleaning of Pennsylvania
1201 Ravine St, Homestead, PA 15120
All Dry Services of South Hills Pittsburgh
4607 Library Rd STE 220-210, Bethel Park, PA 15102
+1 412-504-9800APR Attic Insulation Services & Roofing Services Of Pittsburgh, PA
8275 Ohio River Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15202
+1 223-209-7412ZND-Bray Mold Removal & Mold Remediation Service Turtle Creek, PA
200 Osborne St, Turtle Creek, PA 15145
+1 412-332-2183Tutwiler & Associates Public Adjusters
1001 Liberty Ave 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
+1 412-337-2504DDY Air duct cleaning And Dryer vent cleaning of PA
23 Barton Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
+1 223-263-4135SERVPRO of South Park/West Mifflin
1200 Cochran Mill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
+1 412-653-3388Hi-Tech Duct Cleaning And Dryer Vent Cleaning Of Pittsburgh, PA
919 Jancey St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
+1 223-268-2412T&K Dryer Vent Cleaning & Air Duct Cleaning Services Inc.
2015 Babcock Blvd Ste 1, Pittsburgh, PA 15209
+1 223-275-4129ZND-EDGE Mold Removal & Mold Remediation Service Braddock, PA
1159 Grandview Ave, Braddock, PA 15104
+1 412-305-6473FRA Dryer vent & Air Duct Cleaning Services Pittsburgh, PA
21 Yost Blvd APT 306, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
+1 223-208-8197A - PPP Attic Insulation & Roofing Services Co, PA
110 Smithfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
+1 412-213-4358Jantzi's Roof Restorations
606 Liberty Ave 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
+1 724-734-3056ABP Contractor And Chimney's Cleaning & Repair And Gas Fireplace Services Co,
955 S Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
+1 724-476-5506ZND-MDEW Attic-Solution & Insulation's & Roofing Service North Versailles, PA
357 Lincoln Hwy, North Versailles Township, PA 15137
+1 412-305-5334Tech Painting Services & Dryer Vent Cleaning Services Pittsburgh, PA
8 Georgian Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
+1 223-223-2412City Wide Facility Solutions - Pittsburgh
3700 S Water St #300, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
+1 412-709-6666T&K Gia Dryer Vent Cleaning & Air Duct Cleaning Services Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
+1 223-275-4121Home Recondition Service and Mold Remediation Process
1492 PA-130, Greensburg, PA 15601
+1 878-786-1180R&C Chimney repairs & Chimney inspection Pittsburgh, PA
100 Boyce Park Dr D, Pittsburgh, PA 15239
+1 223-223-9412ZND-COKE Attic-Solution & Insulation's & Roofing Service
3025 Jacks Run Rd, White Oak, PA 15131
+1 412-305-5336Pittsburgh Mold Removal Solutions
200 W Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
+1 412-267-9096PCC Chimney Cleaning & Chimney Inspection Services PA
802 Wenzell Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
+1 223-256-2792John's Home Improvement and Chimney chase cover Other Services:
2313 Saxonburg Blvd, Cheswick, PA 15024
+1 239-667-4407Metro Restoration & Mold Remediation
2886 Industrial Blvd, Bethel Park, PA 15102
+1 412-835-6560Stephen Hnat & Associates - Public Adjusters
517 E Main St Suite 100, Carnegie, PA 15106
+1 412-276-5555HMK Butler House Restoration And Mold Cleaning Services, PA
Butler Township, 762 Rte 422, Butler, PA 16002
+1 724-968-4215B&T Dryer Vent Cleaning Services Pittsburgh, PA
544 Miltenberger St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
+1 223-243-8881Adam Chimney Services And Mold Cleaning, PA
56 Sheraton Dr, Greensburg, PA 15601
+1 878-295-49645 Red Flags When Hiring a Mold Removal Company in Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh
| 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 Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania 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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