Mold Remediation Estimate Template
A mold remediation company estimate forecasts the price before work starts: 8 lines for remediate 60 sq ft of mold on basement drywall and framing behind a leaking washing machine hose, totalling $2,578.00, with services the largest share (44%). It states its assumptions and stays valid for 30 days. Edit the lines and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a mold remediation: remediate 60 sq ft of mold on basement drywall and framing behind a leaking washing machine hose. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Riverside Mold Remediation
173 Market Street
Georgetown, TX 78626
billing@example.com
(978) 555-0173
Estimate
Prepared for
Sam Patel
14 Elm Street
Madison, WI 53703
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Containment with negative air pressure6-mil poly walls, zipper door, HEPA scrubber exhausted outside | 1 each | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Remove mold-affected drywall and insulation | 60 sq ft | $9.00 | $540.00 |
| HEPA vacuum and antimicrobial wipe of framing | 120 sq ft | $4.00 | $480.00 |
| Sand and encapsulate stained studs | 48 linear ft | $3.50 | $168.00 |
| HEPA air scrubber | 3 day | $95.00 | $285.00 |
| Low-grain refrigerant dehumidifier | 3 day | $85.00 | $255.00 |
| Personal protective equipment, 2-person crewRespirator cartridges, disposable suits, gloves | 2 day | $40.00 | $80.00 |
| Double-bagged debris disposal | 8 bag | $15.00 | $120.00 |
- Subtotal
- $2,578.00
- Estimate total
- $2,578.00
Notes
A mold remediation estimate should give the affected area, the containment setup, the materials to be removed and the expected equipment days, and refer to any assessment report it is based on.
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Mold Remediation estimate at a glance
| Scope estimated | Remediate 60 sq ft of mold on basement drywall and framing behind a leaking washing machine hose |
|---|---|
| Estimate total | $2,578.00 before tax |
| Valid for | 30 days from the estimate date |
| Deposit | A deposit before containment goes up is common on private-pay jobs; insurance jobs are often billed to the carrier with the homeowner paying the deductible. |
| Services (2 lines) | $1,130.00, 44% |
| Labour (2 lines) | $708.00, 27% |
| Equipment (2 lines) | $540.00, 21% |
| Priced in | sq ft |
Estimate breakdown for remediate 60 sq ft of mold on basement drywall and framing behind a leaking washing machine hose
| Item | Type | Est. quantity | Est. amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Containment with negative air pressure | Services | 1 each | $650.00 |
| Remove mold-affected drywall and insulation | Labour | 60 sq ft | $540.00 |
| HEPA vacuum and antimicrobial wipe of framing | Services | 120 sq ft | $480.00 |
| Sand and encapsulate stained studs | Labour | 48 linear ft | $168.00 |
| HEPA air scrubber | Equipment | 3 day | $285.00 |
| Low-grain refrigerant dehumidifier | Equipment | 3 day | $255.00 |
| Personal protective equipment, 2-person crew | Materials | 2 day | $80.00 |
| Double-bagged debris disposal | Fees | 8 bag | $120.00 |
| Estimated total | $2,578.00 |
What to write on a mold remediation estimate
A mold remediation estimate should give the affected area, the containment setup, the materials to be removed and the expected equipment days, and refer to any assessment report it is based on.
Materials and products are $80.00 of this $2,578.00 estimate (3%), so say how long those prices hold: supplier prices can move before the job starts.
Remediation is priced by the affected area and the containment it needs, with air scrubbers and dehumidifiers billed per day and bagged debris disposal added.
Assumptions behind each line
Write these next to the 8 lines so the customer sees what the $2,578.00 depends on.
- Containment with negative air pressure: 1 each, $650.00.
- Remove mold-affected drywall and insulation: 60 sq ft at $9.00 per sq ft ($540.00); extra sq ft at the same rate.
- HEPA vacuum and antimicrobial wipe of framing: 120 sq ft, $480.00.
- Sand and encapsulate stained studs: 48 linear ft at $3.50 per linear ft ($168.00); extra linear ft at the same rate.
- HEPA air scrubber: 3 day of hire ($285.00); longer hire is extra.
- Low-grain refrigerant dehumidifier: 3 day of hire ($255.00); longer hire is extra.
- Personal protective equipment, 2-person crew: 2 day at $40.00 ($80.00); another grade or brand changes this line.
- Double-bagged debris disposal: a flat $120.00.
Changes, overruns and change orders
If the customer adds work, put it on a signed change order first. Pricing the extra in sq ft keeps it comparable with the $2,578.00 you estimated.
A 10% rise in material prices would add $8.00 to this job, which is why many mold remediation companies limit how long an estimate stays valid.
Tips from mold remediation billing
- Describe the containment, air filtration and protective gear used, since insurance adjusters price remediation line by line and push back on a single lump sum.
- Name the moisture source and say whether it was repaired and by whom; mold comes back when a leak does, and the invoice is the first place a later dispute will look.
- Keep remediation apart from rebuild: new drywall, tape and paint belong on a second invoice or a later phase, so the removal and cleaning work is easy to identify on its own.
- When an independent assessor does post-remediation testing, cite their report on the final invoice rather than summarizing the results yourself, which keeps the clearance independent.
Turning the mold remediation estimate into an invoice
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Get it approved
Ask Sam Patel to sign or reply in writing to estimate EST-1546.
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Record the changes
Update quantities to what was actually used across the 8 lines.
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Switch the document type
Change Estimate to Invoice in the tool; the lines and parties stay.
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Deduct what was paid
Enter any deposit as amount paid so the balance due is correct.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write a mold remediation estimate?
Describe the job (Remediate 60 sq ft of mold on basement drywall and framing behind a leaking washing machine hose), list each line with an estimated quantity and rate, total it ($2,578.00 in the sample), state how long it is valid and what it assumes, then send it as a PDF for approval.
Is a mold remediation estimate binding?
An estimate is a forecast, not a fixed price, so the final invoice can differ when the work or materials change. Rules vary by country and state; to stay safe, get written approval before billing noticeably more than the $2,578.00 you estimated.
How long should a mold remediation estimate be valid?
Thirty days is common and is what this template uses. With 3% of the price in materials, a shorter validity protects you if supplier prices rise.