Mold Removal Companies in Knoxville, Tennessee
Mold removal companies in Knoxville 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville
128 listedAll Knoxville Mold Removal Contractors
Jake's Affordable Painting
810 Clinch Ave 7th Floor, Knoxville, TN 37902
+1 865-973-3393CertaPro Painters of East Tennessee
10904 McBride Ln, Knoxville, TN 37932
+1 865-470-0001Smith Handyman Service, LLC
1544 Schaeffer Rd Suite A, Knoxville, TN 37932
+1 865-966-7648Mr. Handyman of West Knoxville
8081 Kingston Pike Suite 101, Knoxville, TN 37919
+1 865-409-0822Master Foundation and Crawl Space Repair
6226 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912
+1 865-277-6058AccuWorks, Restoration Service Experts
612 Airpark Center Dr, Nashville, TN 37217
+1 615-292-2009First Choice Lawn & Tree Service
5607 Washington Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918
+1 865-934-7766Koala Insulation of Greater Knoxville
211 Sherway Rd A, Knoxville, TN 37922
+1 865-417-9005Bin There Dump That Dumpster Rental Knoxville
4421 Whittle Springs Rd C, Knoxville, TN 37917
+1 865-269-6892Litespeed Construction - Knoxville Roofing Contractor
1532 Washington Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
+1 865-297-3286Magnolia Window & Door Company
6767 Jubilee Center Way, Knoxville, TN 37912
+1 865-684-5807Mobley Brothers Roofing and Renovation
10440 Laurel Pointe Ln, Knoxville, TN 37931
+1 865-205-0800That 1 Painter Knoxville
9111 Cross Park Dr D200 #1036, Knoxville, TN 37923
+1 865-562-3036Fresh Coat Painters of Knoxville
12794 Tanglewood Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922
+1 865-674-9849DRYmedic Restoration Services of Franklin
318 Seaboard Ln Suite 403, Franklin, TN 37067
+1 615-657-5718Aladdin's Carpet Cleaning
1600 Greenbrier Ridge Way #416, Knoxville, TN 37909
+1 865-351-6262The Honey Do Service, Inc Knoxville
9355 Kingston Pike #9, Knoxville, TN 37922
+1 865-690-7772Grigore's Hardwood Flooring
431 Park Village Rd Suite 107, Knoxville, TN 37923
+1 865-771-9434Safe-Dry Carpet Cleaning Of Knoxville
254 Harry Ln Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37923
+1 865-233-9347McGuire Roofing & Construction
623 Simmons Rd Suite 1, Knoxville, TN 37932
+1 865-338-7663Neat Home Cleaning Company - Knoxville
1603 Autry Way NW, Knoxville, TN 37909
+1 865-238-5654American Foundation & Waterproofing
1503 Old Mt Tabor Rd, Maryville, TN 37801
+1 865-982-0250Advanced Structural Drying Technologies
2916 Beulah Church Rd, Arrington, TN 37014
+1 615-475-8542SERVPRO of Sevier, Jefferson & Cocke Counties
312 Business St, Kodak, TN 37764
+1 865-888-4637Forever Guard Crawl Space Encapsulation and Repair of Knoxville
10406 Kates Path Ln, Knoxville, TN 37932
+1 865-234-4709Tennessee Fine Line Painting restoration and handyman duties
1801 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921
+1 865-999-0349Duncan & Sons' Building Maintenance, LLC
1401 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917
+1 865-524-3225Restoration Guys of Nashville
354 Cool Springs Blvd # 105, Franklin, TN 37067
+1 615-440-2102American Standard Foundation Repair
3039 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919
+1 865-888-0939Auto-Owners Insurance Knoxville Claims
2035 Lakeside Centre Wy # 210, Knoxville, TN 37922
+1 865-539-2991Lifetime Quality Roofing
9724 Kingston Pike Suite 1404, Knoxville, TN 37922
+1 865-902-7663Best Brothers Roofing
6523 Central Ave Pike Suite 101, Knoxville, TN 37912
+1 865-444-4988All Dry Services of East Tennessee
3300 Browns Mill Rd Suite 300, Johnson City, TN 37604
+1 423-225-8753Restore Pro Reconstruction Greenville
355 Woodruff Rd ste 207, Greenville, SC 29607
+1 984-334-0770Joe the Pressure Washing Guy
5234 McCampbell Hill Ln, Knoxville, TN 37918
+1 865-248-3145H2NO Restoration & Construction
712 William Blount Dr, Maryville, TN 37801
+1 865-345-4266Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Knoxville
10408 Lexington Dr, Knoxville, TN 37932
+1 865-584-1227Anchored Construction and Restoration LLC
1219 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920
+1 865-316-6933RestorePro Reconstruction and Restoration - Knoxville TN
5227 N Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37921
+1 865-737-1551Olshan Foundation Repair
611 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
+1 865-579-7034Mr. Sandless Floor Refinishing East Tennessee
2783 Woods-Smith Rd, Knoxville, TN 37921
+1 865-675-0910Remarkable Roofing & Construction
5731 Lyons View Pike #138, Knoxville, TN 37919
+1 865-474-9514Independent Restoration Services of Knoxville
127 Perimeter Park Rd, Knoxville, TN 37922
+1 865-240-0296Clean Pros Carpet Cleaning
448 N Cedar Bluff Rd #227, Knoxville, TN 37923
+1 865-255-9692Innovative Restorations
111 Center Park Dr Ste 110-A, Knoxville, TN 37922
+1 865-936-9936City Wide Facility Solutions
117 Center Park Dr Suite 225, Knoxville, TN 37922
+1 865-935-8180United Water Restoration Group of Memphis
3892 S Perkins Cut Off Rd, Memphis, TN 38118
+1 901-410-44665 Red Flags When Hiring a Mold Removal Company in Knoxville
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 Knoxville
| 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 Tennessee?
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 Tennessee?
Tennessee 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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